Sway bar........ K30/35 owners help please

[Cowboy_Customs]

I need some info on the REAR sway bar end links for K30/35's. I put 3" blocks in my C series, and the end links are at a bad angle, and rather then having to unbolt the new u-bolts and drop the factory rear sway bar, n retorque 8 u bolts to 147 FtLb's......... I need to find out where to get and how long the 4x4 rear sway bar end links are. Any input is greatly appreciated!

I am fixing to lift the front end about 2" as well too, so where can I get the spacers for the front sway bar?

[86 chevy silverado]

I lifted mine 4" and didn't have a problem with the front sway bar but the rear I had to make longer brackets and use the longest universal end links I could find (approx 5") from I think Summit. I mocked up the new end links with the sway bar mounted in the ideal position and that determined the total length of my new mount. I made my mount out of a piece of 1/4 steel approx 1 1/2"- 2" wide with a bend at the bottom like a 'J' with a hole to mount the end link.

[Cowboy_Customs]

Hmmmm.... Yeah im finding that 4 1/2 links are pretty much the longest you can get. I have been looking for quite awhile. I may have to make the brakets like you said. Im pretty sure mine are already 4 or 4 1/2 inches. But i measured the total length too, i gotta go measure mine again. Thanks!

[86 chevy silverado]

Even the dealers can't help you with the end links, I found I was on my own.
Good luck, its not too hard to do.

[VileZambonie]

86 you should post pix of your setup. It looks good.

[86 chevy silverado]

I'll dig up the pics, I just have to remind myself how to resize them to post.

[VileZambonie]

This program is freee and wicked easy to use.

http://www.irfanview.com/

[86 chevy silverado]

Here are some pics, if they came out ok.

[Cowboy_Customs]

Nice setup. Thank you for the info. I do have the 4 1/2" already so looks like I'll be making a couple brackets. Hows the airride?? If the Hauler sticks around thats a planned investment for sure!

[86 chevy silverado]

The air bags were on the truck when I bought it, the previous owner had a slip in camper (the truck is supposed to be a camper special). I reconfigured it to fit properly, they were for a 3/4 ton and stuck out away from the frame to far and was off center to the springs causing a flex under load. I was worried I would lose my gvw capacity going to lifted springs but the airbags once properly positioned carries any load thrown at it and is great towing as well, very stable. (The big block helps a little too.) I would recommend air bags to anyone that tows or hauls with a lifted (or otherwise) truck.