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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: bcstingray on July 23, 2016, 02:02:00 pm

Title: Front Sway Bar
Post by: bcstingray on July 23, 2016, 02:02:00 pm

I bought this front sway bar for my 73 1/2 ton. It didn't have one on it when I bought it. This one came off an 87 ton dually. Will it work on my 1/2 ton or would it be too much?

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Title: Re: Front Sway Bar
Post by: LTZ C20 on July 23, 2016, 03:25:01 pm

As long as you have the holes in your lower control arms I believe it should fit. Depending on how worn it is and how worn or sagging your current suspension is, you may gain a little bit of lift if the sway bar hasn't been stressed in its previous life.

Title: Re: Front Sway Bar
Post by: zieg85 on July 23, 2016, 03:36:58 pm

Did you get the brackets that are riveted to the frame?

Title: Re: Front Sway Bar
Post by: zieg85 on July 23, 2016, 03:37:52 pm

Pictured

Title: Re: Front Sway Bar
Post by: bcstingray on July 23, 2016, 03:51:02 pm

I do have the mounting holes in the lower control arms. I didn't get those brackets. One was broke and the other was still riveted. The guy didn't want to take time to take the good one off. Will I need them for a 73?

Title: Re: Front Sway Bar
Post by: zieg85 on July 23, 2016, 03:56:34 pm

Quote from: bcstingray on July 23, 2016, 03:51:02 pm

I do have the mounting holes in the lower control arms. I didn't get those brackets. One was broke and the other was still riveted. The guy didn't want to take time to take the good one off. Will I need them for a 73?

yes you will need them.  I use an air chisel to remove and bolt them back on with grade 8 bolts

Title: Re: Front Sway Bar
Post by: bcstingray on July 23, 2016, 04:14:36 pm

I'll have to buy a set then.

Title: Re: Front Sway Bar
Post by: LTZ C20 on July 23, 2016, 09:53:16 pm

Wrecking yard, should be able to find more than just 2.

Title: Re: Front Sway Bar
Post by: OHNomad on October 02, 2016, 08:43:15 pm

I just took a set off my 85. If they'll fit you can have them. Text me 216-816-5805 Ben


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