Big ol' sway bars

[Elpresidente]

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.

[Captkaos]

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

[Elpresidente]

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

[zieg85]

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. 

[79gmc15]

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.

[Elpresidente]

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

[Rich84]

Are the brackets riveted or bolted??

[Tx Firefighter]

They are riveted.

[79gmc15]

The frame stands are the only things riveted.

[pholliday1]

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

[N2TRUX]

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.