Sway Bars

[mrat240]

I just bought a 1960 chevy back in May. It has a 427cu in 4 speed. Love driving the car. My wife and I have been to many cruise-ins and shows over the summer.
Question is the car has stock suspension, who makes the best sway bars for this car?
Just a little more body roll then what I like.

 

[LMBRJQ 60]

I put a Helmac rear sway bay in our 6 impala bubbletop and love it.
http://www.348-409.com/forum/index.php?forums/1958-1965-full-size-chevrolet.5/

 

[LMBRJQ 60]

http://www.348-409.com/forum/index.php?threads/rear-sway-bar.2386/
check out this thread

Steve

 

[mrat240]

Thanks alot this really helps.

 

[models916]

Does it have a front stabilizer bar? Shouldn't do rear without doing the front first. May only need a front.

 

[mrat240]

No, there is not a stabilizer bar. I am thinking sway bar and some really good shocks will make a big difference.

 

[61BISCAYNE]

I agree with models16. You will be surprised how much difference the front alone will make in the car.
I bought mine from Classic Performance Products. Mine works very well, although it did
seem to harshen the ride just a bit on rough roads.

 

[tripower]

No, there is not a stabilizer bar. I am thinking sway bar and some really good shocks will make a big difference.

If yours does not have the front sway bar you may want to check your lower control arms to see if they have the mount for the links. If they do not you will want to get a set that do in order to mount the sway bar.

 

[mpris]

If yours does not have the front sway bar you may want to check your lower control arms to see if they have the mount for the links. If they do not you will want to get a set that do in order to mount the sway bar.

The Hellwig 5712 1 inch sway bar fron Amazon, comes with adapters to bolt to your lower control arms if needed. Good price and free shipping.

Poocho

 

[mrat240]

This car was a 6 cyc 3 speed car from the factor. It shows no sign of a sway bar. I guess I am going to have to drill, to mount one.

 

[61BISCAYNE]

The Classic Performance Products sway bar comes with the lower control
arm brackets as well. I had to use them on my Biscayne.
http://www.classicperform.com/Store/1955_1970_Fullsize_Cars/CP594U.htm

 

[mrat240]

Just ordered one, they are very helpful over the phone. Now on to the shocks and springs.
Thanks

 

[61BISCAYNE]

Here is a link to CPP's instruction sheets for installation of their front and rear sway bars.
http://www.classicperform.com/Instructions/Addco/CP706U.htm
http://www.classicperform.com/Instructions/Addco/CP934U.htm

 

[mark @ old school]

I used Hotchkiss sway bars, front and rear, and I'm very happy with the way my '61 handles. You can see the sway bar tab on the lower control arm in the last picture.

 

[mrat240]

Thanks, great pictures. Hows that car coming. Is it done?

 

[mark @ old school]

Getting close. Body is back on and the car moves in and out of the garage under its own power. I'm in the block sanding stage right now.

 

[real61ss]

This car was a 6 cyc 3 speed car from the factor. It shows no sign of a sway bar. I guess I am going to have to drill, to mount one.

The 6 cylinder cars did not have sway bars.

 

[mrat240]

That is correct, I called cpp and ordered one from them. From what I understand I will have ro do some drilling.
Yes the car was a 6 cyc and 3 speed. Now a 427 4 speed.

 

[mrat240]

Mark, what would be the chances on getting a picture of the front end from head on.
As I said before this car did not come with a sway bar and I am needing to figure out the right spot on the lower to mount the brackets.

 

[tripower]

Here are a few. Hope this helps.