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UPDATE: Sway Bar Kit from Summit

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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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One other tip. Dont try to center the bar perfectly between the frame. There are clearance issues at the springs, mounts, and bumpers. I had to shift mine 1/2" to the drivers side and it still touched the edge of the spring bumper on that side. Shouldnt be an issue but, you definetly want to clamp the L brackets to the I-beams and use tie straps to mount the bar to the frame and do a mock up of everything and get someone to bounce the front end to see if anything hits.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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That is a Great Tip!!! and as soon as I can... I'm gonna order one for my 66.
AND I sent you REP!!! Thanks!
 
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 11:35 PM
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well i picked myself up one of those sway bars last spring, and its been sitting in the cab since then. This summer im doing it up right so i will install it then. I cant wait now!
 
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 10:44 AM
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I just did a little checking of the CPP site and they list the same sway bar for both Chebby and Ford trucks 55-59, CP12030 for stock axles. To be honest the solid I-beam axles look to be the exact same between 58-64 so there is a possible option. Give CPP a call to see what they diamentions are of the arm length and width of the mouning holes to see if it fits in your frame rails and clears the springs.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 07:12 PM
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I just installed mine, and it really does make a big difference in the ride and steering!

Thanks for the pictures too - it made it a lot easier to understand, because the directions that come with it really stink!
 
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