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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: Elpresidente on February 22, 2013, 08:22:40 am

Title: Big ol' sway bars
Post by: Elpresidente on February 22, 2013, 08:22:40 am

Is a sway bar from a 1-ton truck too heavy to put on a 1/2 ton truck? My concern is if the front end becomes too stiff, it may damage the frame over time. Just asking because the local scrapyard has a few 1-ton work trucks, and my truck lacks a sway bar.

Title: Re: Big ol' sway bars
Post by: Captkaos on February 22, 2013, 02:01:23 pm

Not going to hurt it at all.  Several have upgraded to a one.

Title: Re: Big ol' sway bars
Post by: Elpresidente on February 22, 2013, 04:46:33 pm

I see. would you say it's a good upgrade worth doing?

Title: Re: Big ol' sway bars
Post by: zieg85 on February 22, 2013, 05:32:05 pm

Before I joined this forum I did it to a half ton and it worked out great for handling.  I am going to make that upgrade on my 86 C10 and also install the rear one off my 1 ton dually.  If anything it would look neat but hoping it will corner real well going around clover leafs. 

Title: Re: Re: Big ol' sway bars
Post by: 79gmc15 on February 23, 2013, 12:36:38 am

Quote from: Elpresidente on February 22, 2013, 04:46:33 pm

I see. would you say it's a good upgrade worth doing?

It's one of the cheapest mods with the biggest change you can do to your truck. :D

Title: Re: Big ol' sway bars
Post by: Elpresidente on February 23, 2013, 12:51:18 pm

Excellent, just picked it up and i'll install it soon.

Title: Re: Big ol' sway bars
Post by: Rich84 on February 25, 2013, 09:48:23 am

Are the brackets riveted or bolted??

Title: Big ol' sway bars
Post by: Tx Firefighter on February 25, 2013, 11:34:36 am

They are riveted.

Title: Re: Big ol' sway bars
Post by: 79gmc15 on February 25, 2013, 11:37:39 am

The frame stands are the only things riveted.

Title: Re: Big ol' sway bars
Post by: pholliday1 on February 25, 2013, 05:06:13 pm

Also if funds allow look into using polyurethane the oem rubber leaves a lot to be desired it breaks down over time

Title: Re: Big ol' sway bars
Post by: N2TRUX on March 11, 2013, 09:52:38 pm

I have to politely disagree with you on using polyurethane bushings over quality rubber parts. The larger bar is an awesome upgrade, but adding poly bushings will make you crazy with them squeaking. If you want better than stock rubber, consider poly-graphite instead. Its is naturally lubricated and wont squeak.