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Offline bcstingray

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Front Sway Bar
« 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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Re: Front Sway Bar
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Front Sway Bar
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2016, 03:36:58 pm »
Did you get the brackets that are riveted to the frame?
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Re: Front Sway Bar
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2016, 03:37:52 pm »
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Re: Front Sway Bar
« Reply #4 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?
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Re: Front Sway Bar
« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2016, 03:56:34 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
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Re: Front Sway Bar
« Reply #6 on: July 23, 2016, 04:14:36 pm »
I'll have to buy a set then.

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Re: Front Sway Bar
« Reply #7 on: July 23, 2016, 09:53:16 pm »
Wrecking yard, should be able to find more than just 2.
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Re: Front Sway Bar
« Reply #8 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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