Front sway bar inquiry (`65 to `69)

[Dako]

Since my `66 Belvedere II did not come with a sway bar, I plan to install an aftermarket one up front. From what I see, they are the same from `65 through `69? My question is for those who have installed an aftermarket sway bar on a car that did not come factory equipped with one: What brand did you use and was it a complete 'bolt-on' kit? Drilling holes is okay, but I'm not welding brackets (paint has already dried). Any photos of the sway bar installed would be greatly appreciated as well.

 

[68sportsatelliteragtop]

Addco 1-1/8 in. I made the front mounts. The ones they sent bolted to the bottom of K-frame and had the front mount hanging out in front of the K and hooked to a flat piece that bolted only in one spot to the K. I made these mounts up and havent had any problems. Installed a 7/8 in bar in the back. Hope this helps....BTW, since I took these pics I have squared up the mounts to the LCA,s that bolt up with the lower shock mount bolts.

 

[Dako]

Nice detail. That kind of welding I am up to (off the car). Thanks Ken! Anybody else have an aftermarket sway bar installed on their car that did not come from the factory with one?

 

[ilm65]

This one is from Firm Feel--go to their website--tons of suspension, handling, and steering box bolt-on's to improve our B-bodies; Good luck!

 

[Dako]

This one is from Firm Feel--go to their website--tons of suspension, handling, and steering box bolt-on's to improve our B-bodies; Good luck!

Thanks ilm65. Appreciate the post. Does this one bolt to the lower control arms the same...using 'L' brackets on the shock bolts?

 

[ilm65]

Dako, Yes it does. The Firm Feel kit is complete with absolutely everything you need for the install including explicit instructions. Forgot what I paid for it but again, if you visit their website, the prices are right there (last time I looked). And by the way, the handling is GREATLY improved--cornering on the most winding freeway entrance ramps is now fun; you're going to notice a vast improvement.