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| | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 815 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 815 | There was a good discussion a few months ago about this item and I don't recall its correct name. It just bolts onto the front end components and stabilizes the ride. Does anyone know what I am referring to? I remember Denny talking about it. Sorry I don't have a better description. Steve | | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 ODSS Lawman | | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 | Steve You are referring to a sway bar my friend! One of the greatest bolt on's I did to my truck. 
SWEET Sergeant At Arms: Old Dominion Stovebolt Society BUNS?!?!?!Where we're going, we don't need no buns.....1950 GMC 450 1951 Chevy 1/2-TonThe GreenMachineIn the Stovebolt Gallery | | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,039 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,039 |
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | A steering stabilizer is a crossway shock absorber. I don't recommend one without power steering. I put one on a 55 I had & it was dangerous. Now a sway bar is like SWeet says, the best thing you can do to make them handle better. You can get a kit at Speedway or CCP.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,384 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,384 | I was just thinking about adding a steering stabilizer to the 48 2 ton.
There is a lot of "shock" in the wheel when hitting pot holes and bumps. This isn't bump steer. it's pounding in your hands
The front end alignment has been checked 1/8 toe in. camber good, caster is around 1-1/2 unloaded (factory spec - 1/2 degree curb, 2-1/2 gross.
Brand new tires 8:20 R20 12 ply steering tread on front, drive tread on rear.
Always used stabilizers in VW buses for the same reason. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | I still have my original sway bar. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 ODSS Lawman | | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 | Leo also drove his panel from Canada to Homecoming last weekend. I verified his sway bar works just fine. Then Leo returned the favor and tested mine as well! 
SWEET Sergeant At Arms: Old Dominion Stovebolt Society BUNS?!?!?!Where we're going, we don't need no buns.....1950 GMC 450 1951 Chevy 1/2-TonThe GreenMachineIn the Stovebolt Gallery | | | | | Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 84 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 84 | Could someone explain how a sway bar works and how it will change the drivability. Thanks | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Explanation and video. Non-technical answer: It works like magic. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 815 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 815 | Thanks Tim and everyone who responded. After a trial run, I realize along with new shocks this is a important item to have. I should of had one when I had a VW bus! Steve | | |
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