ptroxx

What is the size of a front and rear sway bars on a stock 77 auto with a th350....

I have look everywhere ??
Help CF....

Thanks G

Jims79

I believe stock front swap bar was 15/16 but you can upgrade to 1" or 1"1/8 Most stock vette's didn't come w/a rear bar but again you can add one.

VIPERBARON

1 1/8 front for '80
Only BB Vettes had a rear anti-sway bar.
I put poly bushings on mine and added a 7/8 rear anti-sway bar from Adco.
Note: If upgrading anti-sway bars, you should not have a larger rear than front. It could adversely affect handeling.

KENS80V

I'm not sure about that....I think the gymkhana suspension option got the rear sway bar.

ptroxx

How hard is it to add the rear sway bar on my 1977

..... Im getting a VB & P 3/4 in rear sway bar.....

How will this add to my handling ???

KENS80V

I added that same rear sway bar years ago. I had to later add zerk (grease) fittings. The poly bushings squeaked like hell. You will notice a difference in handling. Just add the zerk fittings before installing to save yourself aggravation.
Mine was part of the Grand Touring Package. If you're looking for "best bang for your buck" I'd say add a front monospring first.

ptroxx

Whats involved in the install ????? is it very hard?????

Never tried this one B4....

Thanks for the help

ptroxx

This cant be that hard ??

Maybe a few pics too ??

MN80Vette

The 1 1/8" front bar came with the Gymkhana suspension only. Non-F41 sway bar was 3/4" or 15/16".

ptroxx

Still looking for a little help on the install...???

la80vette

I noticed that most of the rebuild kits come with sway bars. Do the stock bars wear out?

Stephen

ptroxx

OK well I called VB & P Talked to Patty and they are going to email me everything I need to install the parts...Thanks everyone...'


VB&P rocks...

KENS80V

The stock front sway bars on a 1980 Corvette were 1 1/8". (non gymkhana)

sly vette

Simple ...Just nuts and bolts....no majic!!!

ptroxx

Good answer....

SIXFOOTER

Thats true, it IS just nutz an bolts.
I think my 77 L82 had 1" front and 5/8" on the rear.
My 81 didn't have the rear bar, but the holes were in the frame so it just bolted in, took about an hour.
The front one has 4 bolts and the 2 end links, nothing to it. Just keep an eye on the clearence between the bar and the lower radiator hose fitting, it gets real close.
The VBP kit has some flat bars that bolt onto the top of the read end of the Trailing Arms, thost fit a little snug and it covers up the hole for the TA/Spring bolt, so make sure your happy with ride height before installing them.

ptroxx

OK well here it is my 30.00 sway bar.......A 3/4 in VB&P.....

Glassbowtie77

My car came with a 1" front sway and no rear sway at all. I added a 3/4" VB&P rear sway bar to mine also.

ptroxx

Well Im still up in the air onthe ride with the bar......Ill know more today whe i go on my cruise......



How did you like you rear bar????

jb78L-82

My 78 L-82 with the sport suspension came from the factory with 1 1/8" front bar with 7/16th rear bar. I put poly bushings on the front end links and mounts to the frame and an OEM style rear bar from mid america on the rear, 3/4" with polyurethane bushings on the frame mounts.