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Old 10-28-2014, 07:27 AM   #1
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Re: Another 4X4 Front Sway Bar

I know that taking the ribs off so it could be bolted under the frame will weaken it some, but I really didn't want to mess with the cross member or the steering box frame brace, besides this truck will be living an easy life from hear on !!!! "LOL"

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Old 10-28-2014, 07:18 PM   #2
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Re: Another 4X4 Front Sway Bar

I am thinking spacers instead of removing the ribs and possibly spacers under the sway bar bushings as well. I have to get it lower anyway due to the lift. And if I ever break a mount I can just replace with one from the junk yard. I won't be wheeling mine much anymore. Those Rubicon days are over unless I make one hell of a long trip. Oh well maybe- It does have that crawl box still in there.
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Old 10-30-2014, 07:03 AM   #3
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Re: Another 4X4 Front Sway Bar

Did some work on this yesterday. I thought the driver side was going to be the biggest hurdle but I think I figured that one out. The passenger however is giving me some grief. I don't like the angle on it versus the driver and to me looks odd. Not sure the force of the bar in a real world situation would hold up and if it lets go while I have a big trailer on the back it could prove to be catastrophic. I want to keep it level. I think I have it figured out. I should be able to keep most of the ribbing by placing 3/8" solid stock under the driver side but will have to fab a wedge sort of mount for the passenger. I am going to leave them a bit rearward to utilize the strength of the x-member rear mounting hole with a spacer and the bar should be putting most of the downward force on the mount itself. So kinda using both of you fellas ideas and modifying both to make it work. I am going to have a 20 ft trailer full of wood and heavy concrete at times on the back so I have to be as safe as I can. Not that either method looks unsafe- I am just trying to mimic as much as possible the stock install.
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Old 11-01-2014, 05:45 PM   #4
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Re: Another 4X4 Front Sway Bar

I finally have it where I want it. I think the passenger mount will be ok. I took a bit from both of your installs. Thank you both. I will post some pics soon. Cannot find the camera.
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Old 11-05-2014, 08:57 AM   #5
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Re: Another 4X4 Front Sway Bar

This is what I came up with. Haven't driven it yet. What do you think? I will powder coat the pieces when I am satisfied.
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Re: Another 4X4 Front Sway Bar

Here's another one available
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Old 01-24-2015, 12:13 AM   #7
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Re: Another 4X4 Front Sway Bar

I'll take it.
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Old 01-24-2015, 12:59 AM   #8
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Re: Another 4X4 Front Sway Bar

I'll be next in line if available
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Old 02-01-2015, 01:51 AM   #9
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Re: Another 4X4 Front Sway Bar

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Old 01-24-2015, 08:56 AM   #10
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Re: Another 4X4 Front Sway Bar

This one sold to taylorbg...Thanks!

I will have another one available in a week.
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Old 02-01-2015, 09:22 AM   #11
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Need pp info and I'll Take it
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Old 02-08-2015, 02:57 PM   #12
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Re: Another 4X4 Front Sway Bar

Got the sway bar on and 3/4 rear spring-wow! such little things make such a big difference.
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Old 02-08-2015, 04:28 PM   #13
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Re: Another 4X4 Front Sway Bar

Yeah- I'm loving mine too. No rear but still a HUGE difference. Can't imagine having a new truck in 73 with one of these.
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Old 02-15-2015, 10:42 PM   #14
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Eric, That looks great! Thanks for the pictures.
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Old 09-11-2015, 01:04 AM   #15
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Interested in one too, if you have one.

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Re: Another 4X4 Front Sway Bar

Yes. I have a couple of them available. Sending pm...
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Re: Another 4X4 Front Sway Bar

Ray, what are these coming off of? 73-87?
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Yes.
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Re: Another 4X4 Front Sway Bar

Got anymore? 64081
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Old 11-08-2015, 10:29 AM   #20
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Old 11-27-2015, 08:10 AM   #21
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I'd like one also if you have one; 74105
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Sold and shipped to halfton...Thanks!

Here's another one available. Its in good shape, but there are some small scars from it being welded to the frame. $90 plus shipping.
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Re: Another 4X4 Front Sway Bar

Bump for your thread - Thanks again for providing these for sale - it can't be too easy removing them from the trucks they come off of.

Installed on truck with a 6 inch lift. If I ever have the front clip off, I'll make a couple of adjustments to the install. Had to remove the fan and radiator to drill 2 of the holes and only used 2 spacers under top mounting points of the frame so you can't see them.

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Looks nice! It looks like you moved the cross member back a bit to line up with the 6" lift. Thanks for posting up the pictures.
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Thanks, I used the factory rivet holes in the bottom of the frame and drilled new holes in the top of the frame that moved the mounting points about 3" back from the factory rivet holes in the top of the frame. The replacement cross member has 2 holes on either side and comes to a sharp point that gets in the way for this install. Removed the point and one mounting hole to help with installation. If I had the truck apart, I could be more precise with the new mounting holes in the frame, but as it went, took using c-clamps and pry bars to get it to set in place and lined up. Hopefully this will help anyone else consider doing this - I just like the more factory look of this set up compared to the aftermarket bars that are out there.
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