Got my new sway bar bushings on- pics - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70c10 · 03-01-2006, 08:28 AM

I recently cut the front springs on my truck and had to remove my sway bar in the process so I decided to clean it up. I went with Moog urethane bushings for my 1 1/16" bar (part #K6169). Fellow board member 70GMCer sandblasted my bar and brackets and primed them. I painted them body color and bought all new grade 8 hardware. I might modify the front brackets later. My question is: Did I put the bar on upside down???. I'm not sure if it matters. The reason I ask is I looked at Tx Firefighters thread in FAQ and noticed his first pic showing the bar in the grass looks like my first pic angled downward but then after he installed his it looks angled upward. I haven't driven it yet. Do I need to flip it or does it matter?

lloyd k · 03-01-2006, 12:39 PM

yeah looks right , looks good

*bskylerj* · 03-01-2006, 02:10 PM

looks good

davidh · 03-01-2006, 02:20 PM

How much difference in handling is there in those? I had 67 3/4 ton I should've pulled it out when parting it. But I have a 67 parts truck that has one. I thought of doing this with it when I rebuild the front end.

70c10 · 03-01-2006, 02:25 PM

Thanks guys. I haven't driven it yet with the new bushings, my old rubber ones were all shot!

Joe67 · 03-01-2006, 02:40 PM

Nice work

67ChevyRedneck · 03-01-2006, 02:51 PM

Nice work, that's cool you painted it to match the truck. It probably looks funny because you are using stock height brackets witha lowered truck. ECE sells lowered brackets for $20, but what you have should work just fine

glberen · 03-01-2006, 02:55 PM

Do the sway bars make a noticeable difference in handling?

70rs/ss · 03-01-2006, 03:00 PM

Not to steal, but I have one and it looks to be a 7/8", is that stock? I have seen the 1 1/16" as well. Were they both offered? I couldn't find urethane bushings for the 7/8", anybody know where I can get em? Wes, do you have these in urethane?? Any help would be appreciated. Yes, a sway bar makes a huge difference! When I turn my 2wd short bed with BBC it leans hard so the bar keeps it from leaning.

70c10 · 03-01-2006, 05:08 PM

If I remove the factory brackets I will just drill new holes and mount it directly to the frame like Frizzle Fry did on his Burb. I have only seen 7/8" bars offered for the rear by the vendors. I thought 1 1/16" was the smallest for the front. Maybe a vendor will verify this.

72MARIO · 03-01-2006, 06:46 PM

yes you could get the small 7/8 bars. 1 1/16 were heavy duty .

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-01-2006, 06:50 PM

davidh · 03-01-2006, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glberen

Do the sway bars make a noticeable difference in handling?

Yeah, again I say how do they handle with a sway bar?

kelsfine69 · 03-01-2006, 09:09 PM

Are those poly bushings or rubber. Can you buy poly??

70c10 · 03-02-2006, 09:01 AM

davidh- I haven't driven it yet with these new ones but the bar will stiffen your front end to prevent lean.
Kelsfine69- Mine are the urethane type I bought locally for $24 for all.

70GMCer · 03-02-2006, 04:22 PM

Yeh....I did do a good job on that, didn't I ......lol

Looks good Jim.......see ya Saturday........

boraxman · 03-02-2006, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidh

Yeah, again I say how do they handle with a sway bar?

Yes, the sway bar makes a difference, one of the top mods in my book. I went with the thicker 1 1/16. Any up to '87 2wd works but you want 3/4 or 1 ton for the thicker bars.

boraxman · 03-02-2006, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelsfine69

Are those poly bushings or rubber. Can you buy poly??

Early Classics sells the poly bushings along with the dropped brackets. They also carry the sway bar full kits in case anyones wondering.

70rs/ss · 03-02-2006, 05:57 PM

I snaked one from a 97 hoping to use it, but I am doubting I can get it to work. I pulled mine from a 67 3/4ton and it's the 7/8, but for now it is better than not having one at all. I'll have to scan the junkyards to see if I can locate a late 70's early 80's if they'll work?!

70c10 · 03-02-2006, 05:59 PM

I heard you can go up to 87'.

ScienceGuy · 03-02-2006, 06:27 PM

Looks good..Are you getting any noise from the poly bushings? Heard somewhere that they tend to squeek. Enlighten me.

Tx Firefighter · 03-02-2006, 07:16 PM

If you want the heavier bar, you'll need a 3/4 or 1 ton unit. They go through 91 on heavier trucks. The 1/2 ton changed body style in 1988, but the heavier trucks kept the same old body style for another 3 years longer.

Tx Firefighter · 03-02-2006, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScienceGuy

Looks good..Are you getting any noise from the poly bushings? Heard somewhere that they tend to squeek. Enlighten me.

I've run poly bushings on all my trucks. No squeeks from them.

68Stepbed · 03-02-2006, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScienceGuy

Looks good..Are you getting any noise from the poly bushings? Heard somewhere that they tend to squeek. Enlighten me.

You just have to grease them well.

70c10 · 03-03-2006, 12:17 AM

These Moog bushings have no zerk fittings and the directions specifically stated to "Not" use any grease or they will develop a squeak. I'll see in time how they work.

03-01-2006, 08:28 AM	#1
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Got my new sway bar bushings on- pics I recently cut the front springs on my truck and had to remove my sway bar in the process so I decided to clean it up. I went with Moog urethane bushings for my 1 1/16" bar (part #K6169). Fellow board member 70GMCer sandblasted my bar and brackets and primed them. I painted them body color and bought all new grade 8 hardware. I might modify the front brackets later. My question is: Did I put the bar on upside down???. I'm not sure if it matters. The reason I ask is I looked at Tx Firefighters thread in FAQ and noticed his first pic showing the bar in the grass looks like my first pic angled downward but then after he installed his it looks angled upward. I haven't driven it yet. Do I need to flip it or does it matter? Attached Images __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads Last edited by 70c10; 03-01-2006 at 08:38 AM.

03-01-2006, 12:39 PM	#2
lloyd k Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: columbus,ohio Posts: 201	Re: Got my new sway bar bushings on- pics yeah looks right , looks good __________________ 67 swb gmc,big block cadillac powered,400 turbo,2.73 ratio and disc brakes-basically a frankenstein of many parts-

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davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,221	Re: Got my new sway bar bushings on- pics How much difference in handling is there in those? I had 67 3/4 ton I should've pulled it out when parting it. But I have a 67 parts truck that has one. I thought of doing this with it when I rebuild the front end.

03-01-2006, 02:25 PM	#5
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: Got my new sway bar bushings on- pics Thanks guys. I haven't driven it yet with the new bushings, my old rubber ones were all shot! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

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67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Got my new sway bar bushings on- pics Nice work, that's cool you painted it to match the truck. It probably looks funny because you are using stock height brackets witha lowered truck. ECE sells lowered brackets for $20, but what you have should work just fine __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

03-01-2006, 02:55 PM	#8
glberen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denton, Tx Posts: 7	Re: Got my new sway bar bushings on- pics Do the sway bars make a noticeable difference in handling?

03-01-2006, 03:00 PM	#9
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: Got my new sway bar bushings on- pics Not to steal, but I have one and it looks to be a 7/8", is that stock? I have seen the 1 1/16" as well. Were they both offered? I couldn't find urethane bushings for the 7/8", anybody know where I can get em? Wes, do you have these in urethane?? Any help would be appreciated. Yes, a sway bar makes a huge difference! When I turn my 2wd short bed with BBC it leans hard so the bar keeps it from leaning.

03-01-2006, 05:08 PM	#10
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: Got my new sway bar bushings on- pics If I remove the factory brackets I will just drill new holes and mount it directly to the frame like Frizzle Fry did on his Burb. I have only seen 7/8" bars offered for the rear by the vendors. I thought 1 1/16" was the smallest for the front. Maybe a vendor will verify this. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

03-01-2006, 06:46 PM	#11
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Re: Got my new sway bar bushings on- pics yes you could get the small 7/8 bars. 1 1/16 were heavy duty . __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

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03-02-2006, 09:01 AM	#15
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: Got my new sway bar bushings on- pics davidh- I haven't driven it yet with these new ones but the bar will stiffen your front end to prevent lean. Kelsfine69- Mine are the urethane type I bought locally for $24 for all. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

03-02-2006, 04:22 PM	#16
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Got my new sway bar bushings on- pics Yeh....I did do a good job on that, didn't I ......lol Looks good Jim.......see ya Saturday........ __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang



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03-02-2006, 05:57 PM	#19
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: Got my new sway bar bushings on- pics I snaked one from a 97 hoping to use it, but I am doubting I can get it to work. I pulled mine from a 67 3/4ton and it's the 7/8, but for now it is better than not having one at all. I'll have to scan the junkyards to see if I can locate a late 70's early 80's if they'll work?!

03-02-2006, 05:59 PM	#20
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: Got my new sway bar bushings on- pics I heard you can go up to 87'. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

03-02-2006, 06:27 PM	#21
ScienceGuy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: N. California Posts: 35	Re: Got my new sway bar bushings on- pics Looks good..Are you getting any noise from the poly bushings? Heard somewhere that they tend to squeek. Enlighten me. __________________ 72 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe 03 Camary (Family Ride) 96 Jetta (piece of sh**)

03-02-2006, 07:16 PM	#22
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Got my new sway bar bushings on- pics If you want the heavier bar, you'll need a 3/4 or 1 ton unit. They go through 91 on heavier trucks. The 1/2 ton changed body style in 1988, but the heavier trucks kept the same old body style for another 3 years longer. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-03-2006, 12:17 AM	#25
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: Got my new sway bar bushings on- pics These Moog bushings have no zerk fittings and the directions specifically stated to "Not" use any grease or they will develop a squeak. I'll see in time how they work. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

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