Sway Bar.
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Sway Bar.
Is there a swap to put a sway bar in my 66 F 100 2-wheel drive?
I heard some later model F-250 had sway bars attached to the radius arms next to the steering linkage.
Then I heard other had C-brackets towards the front that would allow for a sway bar.
Would love to put one on my truck; A simple swap would be nice!
I heard some later model F-250 had sway bars attached to the radius arms next to the steering linkage.
Then I heard other had C-brackets towards the front that would allow for a sway bar.
Would love to put one on my truck; A simple swap would be nice!
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you can get a sway bar for your truck through Summit Racing.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ACO-113/
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http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ACO-113/
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I have a sway bar from a 76 F250 on my 66 F100. My Ibeams & radius rods are from a 78 F150. I think the post '73 radius rods have the notch in the end to accommodate the factory sway bar bracket.
Note the notch in the radius rod and the pin in the bracket in this pic:
Note the notch in the radius rod and the pin in the bracket in this pic:
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37 Ford Guy ... !!! I was hoping you'd reply.
Great ... I'll start looking for a pair of radius arms.
I know I am answering my own question but ... does it make a big difference on the corners having the sway bar?
Great ... I'll start looking for a pair of radius arms.
I know I am answering my own question but ... does it make a big difference on the corners having the sway bar?
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It would probably help even more if I added one on the rear.
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They made one for the '73 & up trucks but the rear frame rails are a little wider than the 66. It might work with some modification though. I haven't actually seen one. Maybe someone will reply who has one on their truck. There are also some aftermarket ones that should work fine too.
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Much obliged for the help. Thanks also to Bill W.
I'll be doing some shopping this week for my truck. I know of a few 70's model trucks and I'm also gonna look up Summit and Jegs for the application ... do a price comparison.
I'll be doing some shopping this week for my truck. I know of a few 70's model trucks and I'm also gonna look up Summit and Jegs for the application ... do a price comparison.
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My truck has swaybars front and rear. I have to say that taking cloverleafs is a joy. It handles incredibly for such a big truck. I love the looks on peoples faces when they look in the rearview of their Honda and see me coming.
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They are ADCO I will take pics when the rain stops
