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Reumster · 10-17-2002, 01:37 PM

Ok I have a rear sway bar on my blazer, but it's mounted to the under side of the trailing arms. too low hits stuff. Can I mount it to the top instead? Any one done this? Any ideas? Also do you think a rear sway bars makes that much difference with the panhard bar and all?

Reumster · 10-21-2002, 09:36 AM

Anyone have ideas?

TERRYP · 10-21-2002, 02:06 PM

GM did not produce rear sway bars, so you have an aftermarket bar, I have one on my 68 C20. I know this truck corners a lot flatter that an older one of mine without one, but I think it did not have a front bar. Mine will chatter the rear end on ueven hard corners.

Big69C20 Toy · 10-21-2002, 02:10 PM

I've got a bar like yours probably under my C20, it sure makes the thing grab like all heck, you may slide in the cab but the truck dont roll much or let go aroudn most turns. With flipping it you'd probably have to make some CUSTOM brackets and some other fun fab work, i dont have any metalworking tools so i cant say how bad it'd be. Good luck

Low69CST · 10-21-2002, 04:48 PM

If you sit it on top of your trailing arms, you'll probably have drive shaft clearance problems. I put a Camaro bar on my C10. haven't had it on the road yet, but no problem at all when i installed it.

Reumster · 10-22-2002, 12:53 AM

Thanks. How is that Camaro sway bar set-up? Maybe a custom bent bar to clear the drive line?

nate68 · 10-22-2002, 01:24 AM

you should like make a kit and have gmc paul, wes, king parts, etc. sell them. that'd be sweet.

68racer · 10-22-2002, 02:07 PM

I reversed the Hellwig bar and mounted it behind the axle, nothing binds but it's been on so long I can't remember how much difference it makes. Try looking for a late model truck rear sway bar and make that fit.

10-17-2002, 01:37 PM	#1
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	Rear Sway bar ?s Ok I have a rear sway bar on my blazer, but it's mounted to the under side of the trailing arms. too low hits stuff. Can I mount it to the top instead? Any one done this? Any ideas? Also do you think a rear sway bars makes that much difference with the panhard bar and all? __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

10-21-2002, 09:36 AM	#2
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	Anyone have ideas? __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

10-21-2002, 02:06 PM	#3
TERRYP GYRO GEARLOOSE Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nevada City, CAEverett, WA Posts: 361	GM did not produce rear sway bars, so you have an aftermarket bar, I have one on my 68 C20. I know this truck corners a lot flatter that an older one of mine without one, but I think it did not have a front bar. Mine will chatter the rear end on ueven hard corners. __________________ Nevada City, CA Everett, Washington 57 3/4 rat, 235, 3spd 66 C-10 Panel, SWB. 350 from '68, 200R4 tranny, 3.07 rear ratio, restoring 68 C10 LWB 350 4spd, 4.56 rear dump runner 82 Camaro, 305, THM-200-R4 84 Monte Carlo 305 TH350, land tuna 85 Tercel SW, snow runner DISGRACED OUTLAW MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB

10-21-2002, 02:10 PM	#4
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	I've got a bar like yours probably under my C20, it sure makes the thing grab like all heck, you may slide in the cab but the truck dont roll much or let go aroudn most turns. With flipping it you'd probably have to make some CUSTOM brackets and some other fun fab work, i dont have any metalworking tools so i cant say how bad it'd be. Good luck __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

10-21-2002, 04:48 PM	#5
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	If you sit it on top of your trailing arms, you'll probably have drive shaft clearance problems. I put a Camaro bar on my C10. haven't had it on the road yet, but no problem at all when i installed it. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

10-22-2002, 12:53 AM	#6
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	Thanks. How is that Camaro sway bar set-up? Maybe a custom bent bar to clear the drive line? __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

10-22-2002, 01:24 AM	#7
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	you should like make a kit and have gmc paul, wes, king parts, etc. sell them. that'd be sweet. __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

10-22-2002, 02:07 PM	#8
68racer Yeah baby! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 436	I reversed the Hellwig bar and mounted it behind the axle, nothing binds but it's been on so long I can't remember how much difference it makes. Try looking for a late model truck rear sway bar and make that fit.



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