Blazer Rear Sway Bar

[Longroof79]

Honestly Jack it was easy. I fought more getting the upper part of the end link out of it's U shaped bracket than anything. For the record, I used a 15mm socket and wrench for the top end link bolt, then a 19mm deep weld for the axle bracket side. Then just a pry bar and hammer to get the brackets off the axle and such.
I have the hardware soaking in evaporust, and the sway bar soaking in degreaser.

So, you ended up using typical manual tools, nothing fancy....cool! I suppose each vehicle is different, considering what kind of conditions it was subjected to.
I gotta get out to the yards and see what I can find. Hopefully, I can grab a few Astro/Safari shafts while I'm there.

 

[Injectedcutty]

So, you ended up using typical manual tools, nothing fancy....cool! I suppose each vehicle is different, considering what kind of conditions it was subjected to.
I gotta get out to the yards and see what I can find. Hopefully, I can grab a few Astro/Safari shafts while I'm there.

Wellllll, yeah manual tools will work, but I used my cordless impact driver(not really meant for removing torqued hardware but it worked.) It made quick work. I spent more time prying the end links out of their brackets.

 

[Longroof79]

Wellllll, yeah manual tools will work, but I used my cordless impact driver(not really meant for removing torqued hardware but it worked.) It made quick work. I spent more time prying the end links out of their brackets.

Yeah, I figured you used the cordless in the removal process.. The main thing is that you were able to meet your objective and got it all off in one piece. 👍

 

[fleming442]

I wonder if the control arm frame braces would help take the load off and strengthen the area, or do they hinder installation....? 🤔
Like these:

Home-Sale - UMI Performance Inc.

umiperformance.com

 

[Injectedcutty]

I wonder if the control arm frame braces would help take the load off and strengthen the area, or do they hinder installation....? 🤔
Like these:

Home-Sale - UMI Performance Inc.

umiperformance.com

I hope they're not in the way because I have the Hotchkis version installed. I found what I think is the golden ticket on end links. The stock Blazer setup allows the upper part of the end link to move or swivel....

Anything fixed mount would likely cause binding. The aftermarket bars come with spherical rod end links, so I'm gonna try to replicate that design. I came across these universal mount style with a weld tab. I'm waiting for CPP to open so I can get dimensions and specs to ensure they'll be close lengthwise. Some fab required, TBD on the outcome.

 

[pontiacgp]

I was under my GP yesterday putting in the new gas tank and took a look at the links for the F body sway bar I have. For those of you who were concerned about mounting to the lip on the crossmember you are not actually mounting it on a lip. The lip extends in that area and is folded over and welded to the frame. The mount area is actually in a valley inbetween the crossmember and the piece the folded lip

 

[69hurstolds]

I was under my GP yesterday putting in the new gas tank and took a look at the links for the F body sway bar I have. For those of you who were concerned about mounting to the lip on the crossmember you are not actually mounting it on a lip. The lip extends in that area and is folded over and welded to the frame. The mount area is actually in a valley inbetween the crossmember and the piece the folded lip

 

[pontiacgp]

easy, it's all about when is lip is no longer a lip.....

 

[69hurstolds]

easy, it's all about when is lip is no longer a lip.....

Ah, I think I got it now...

 

[pontiacgp]

I found a picture of it, the link is mounted in the red circle area.......