[whitecolorado2005]

I might be really, really stupid for asking this, but is there any kind of sway bar that provides extra lift? i have 2in shackles so im gonna get a sway bar, just wanted to know if it can get me any higher?

as far as i know sway bars do not do that; however, i do not know for sure. out of the ones available for the 355 none give any lift

 

[Benaghetto]

I have a Z-85 and a local auto salvage yard has a ZQ8 with the rear sway bar still attached and me want(especially for only $20). Where can I find some mounts to attach this to my axle? I looked at the Hellwig kits and they have some that are a U-bolt and mount in their kit. I just need to know where I can find those. Tried Summit with no luck.

 

[JakeF150]

Yeah the front is a direct fit and the rear you need to cut the factory mounts.

You do not have to cut anything to put the Beltech rear sway bar on a ZQ8. I sure didn't, just used the factory mounts and it works fine.

http://www.355nation.net/forum/lowering/28299-belltech-sway-bars-installed-2.html#post1093075

 

[lkout4trucks]

if you do not have factory mounts then you need to drill a hole into both sides of the frame to run the mounts for the swaybar. the frame is NOT easy to drill through...like i hope you have a good gun and good bits LOL

also can we update the OP to mention that you cannot upgrade the front sway bar on a torsion bar equipped truck.

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[hammer mechanic]

I think you messed up the Hellwig front bar size I believe it is 1 5/16 and the rear has two arm mounting postions so it has some tuniblity to it In this case SIZE does Matter.

 

[allbluepaintjob]

lol I don't see a front sway bar on my truck!

 

[brewer15650]

Updated a little....

Can anyone confirm what the Diameter of the zq8 , z85 and 4x4 sway bars are?

I also need the part number for the factory rear sway bar endlink.

 

[Vallejo]

Energy Suspension 9.5164 Universal - Greaseable Sway Bar Bushings 1-1/8 in / 28.5mm
I think this works for 1 1/8 sway bars.

 

[7BarrelTruth]

FYI - I measured 28.1 mm for my factory sway bar dia. (Z71 4x4 2004). I used MOOG bushings which gave me the option of 2 different sizes: 1.095 and 1.140". I use the 1.095.

As a side note: All of my clamp bolts sheard off even after soaking with liquid wrench and heating/cooling. For those living in the northern/salty climates you might want to replace the bolts prior to 80K miles...sheesh! Junk steel.

 

[Yeehaw404]

Just ordered the Belltech rear swaybar #5521 from autoanything for $161 delivered.
FYI Mr. Old Thread.
:lmao:

 

[O8isuzuI290]

if you do not have factory mounts then you need to drill a hole into both sides of the frame to run the mounts for the swaybar. the frame is NOT easy to drill through...like i hope you have a good gun and good bits LOL

also can we update the OP to mention that you cannot upgrade the front sway bar on a torsion bar equipped truck.

^^YO MODERATORS ^^ (lol sorry didnt feel like pming and i know this will catch an eye)

Recently did this on my Z85 and as stated, the frame is no easy thing to drill through and we had a full shop with air tools and all, but we got it done in about an hour.

 

[hmmbagodden]

According to the How To on the greasable sway bar bushings, Z-71 4x4 torsion bar trucks appear to be 1 1/16 diameter; however my V8 Z-71 4x4 has a 1 1/8" sway bar.

 

[Skizzo]

I am getting sway bars from Tony and figured I would go ahead and order the moog end links to replace the stock ones since I really didn't like the fact that you can only get the nut on like 2 threads with the stock ones.

 

[2005xtreme]

So does the xtreme model have a rear sway bar because I have one and have no rear sway bar

 

[NotFast]

The xtremes would have the same one zq8s have.

 

[2005xtreme]

Hmmm mine doesn't have it or any evidence it ever had one. I wonder if the earlier xtremes didn't get them?

 

[jakeraleigh]

Hmmm mine doesn't have it or any evidence it ever had one. I wonder if the earlier xtremes didn't get them?

Not sure on that.. I've got one if you need it.


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[MerKs000]

05 xtreme here, I have a stock rear sway bar.

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[2005xtreme]

Well shit I got robbed

 

[MerKs000]

That sucks. But hey, now you have a legit reason to buy aftermarket bars. Hopefully you have to mounts for it.

Edit.. just remebered you said you dont see any evidence of ever having them.

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