Rear sway bar

[78C10BigTen]

This is awesome, I've been wanting to put a rear bar on the burb for years now

My gmt400 burb had one stock and i removed it when i put the block lift in the back because the end links wouldnt reach...

 

[RecklessWOT]

My gmt400 burb had one stock and i removed it when i put the block lift in the back because the end links wouldnt reach...

Did you notice a difference without it? I feel like mine would just be so much more stable with one. Especially with the lift springs. I'm not out there trying to race the damn thing I know it's a big heavy truck, but I do have a lead foot and hate having to slow to a crawl around turns. Anything to help it feel less sketchy, even just a little, would be terrific.

 

[78C10BigTen]

Did you notice a difference without it? I feel like mine would just be so much more stable with one. Especially with the lift springs. I'm not out there trying to race the damn thing I know it's a big heavy truck, but I do have a lead foot and hate having to slow to a crawl around turns. Anything to help it feel less sketchy, even just a little, would be terrific.

Honestly no i really didnt. But that may just be because i didnt give it much thought. I put 3" blocks under the leaves and cranked the tortions and popped on 33s and ran it. I was younger and stupider though so... It is still that way to this day but since the motor blew its been parked a year or.... 3.

 

[skysurfer]

My gmt400 burb had one stock and i removed it when i put the block lift in the back because the end links wouldnt reach...

End links are available in many lengths. Heck, if you have the bushings you can fab up your own with all-thread rod, fender washers, and lock nuts. On the ones I made, I slipped a piece of galvanized steel tubing over the center section of all-thread for added rigidity.

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Did you notice a difference without it?

In my case it made a big difference in stability after I added the bar. The combination of 4" lift and carrying 300 lbs. in the roof basket made my Suburban really sketchy going around sweeping turns on mountain roads. There have been a couple of times that I think it really saved me while steering to avoid obstacles in the road.

 

[Nonstop]

Mine is a truck with less weight in the back most of the time, and I could definitely notice a difference, especially with the well worn rear springs.

 

[Doppleganger]

Anyone know off hand what the original front bar's diameter is? I can mic mine tomorrow if need be.

 

[Arkansas_V8]

Did you notice a difference without it? I feel like mine would just be so much more stable with one. Especially with the lift springs. I'm not out there trying to race the damn thing I know it's a big heavy truck, but I do have a lead foot and hate having to slow to a crawl around turns. Anything to help it feel less sketchy, even just a little, would be terrific.

Maybe your springs, or body mounts are tired. What width tire are you running?

I take an S turn down the road at 60. I dont have a bar at all. I get a tad bit of body roll, but really not bad. I run 37x13.5, and some 37x12.5.

 

[RecklessWOT]

Maybe your springs, or body mounts are tired. What width tire are you running?

I take an S turn down the road at 60. I dont have a bar at all. I get a tad bit of body roll, but really not bad. I run 37x13.5, and some 37x12.5.

My springs are only 3-4 years old, been that way since I first put them on. I'm running 33x12.5 15s. At the time I installed them I had 31x10.5 15s. No noticeable difference

Also body mounts are in terrific shape. It was originally from Colorado, cleanest damn truck I've ever seen in New England, frame is still factory black. After 5 years or so the heads of the bolts for the brackets that hold the brake lines and fuel filter to the frame have a little surface rust...

 

[MikeB]

I just ordered this Addco #202 rear sway bar from Summit Racing. They matched another vendor's price of $151. That's less than half as much as the Hellwig I was considering. Best I can tell, the main difference is the Hellwig has 3 end link mounting holes at the bar ends to allow for tension adjustment. My truck already has a front bar from Western Chassis. Will report back on the Addco's fit and performance.

https://www.summitracing.com/search?SortBy=BestKeywordMatch&SortOrder=Ascending&keyword=addco 202

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[Rusty Nail]

I has a 1ton rear bar in the bedroom.
It seems like such an abortion of a project that I don't mind continuing to put it off. Luckily I no has nine month time limit!

I put a factory one on a K20 about a year or so ago. Frankly, it was a pain in the ass. It certainly helps, but needed new u bolts, plates, took some grinding, and the axle tubes are a different size than the 10 bolt. Probably best to go with the after market.

See? That idea looks better on paper i'm pretty sure.

 

[TPISly-C10]

S10 Blazer/Jimmy 2 doors fit perfect! since i have a 7 inch drop in the back i install the bar up side down, and man that change my ride! more stable on pot hole, in curve, and even in accelaration

total cost: $17 for the SB and $20 for new 95 S10 front end link!

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[78C10BigTen]

Rear sway bar for our square not many option! Belltech got one model but a bit expensive!

any idies of witch one i can fit from other GM model or other (Dodge,Ford ect...) thx again for your help!

I just found that the rear sway bar from a 98 s10 blazer will workwith my 10 bolt rear and line up to the frame. Id just need to drill holes in the frame and figure out what end links to use.

 

[78C10BigTen]

S10 Blazer/Jimmy 2 doors fit perfect! since i have a 7 inch drop in the back i install the bar up side down, and man that change my ride! more stable on pot hole, in curve, and even in accelaration

total cost: $17 for the SB and $20 for new 95 S10 front end link!

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What endlinks did you use


EDIT!!! i just reread and realize you said what you used.

 

[78C10BigTen]

For me...over $100 for a rear sway bar kit is over price..it a simple technique to fit one...and so cheap to find in the junckyard....but its just my opinion!

That is true! I snagged one from work for roughly $10. Im stoaked!