I believe your panel would have come stock with a sway bar on the front
axle. I added one (patterned after the panel design) to my 50 pickup and it
handles as nice as a 50+ year old truck can around a corner with stock
suspension (noticeable difference between no bar and adding). I purchased
the bar (and mounting hardware) new for $175 about 5 years ago or so and it
seems to be of good quality. Many vendors have them if you want the stock
reproduction. You might just try the front to see how much "correction" you
can achieve, and then add the rear if you want some extra...?
Allen in Seattle
'50 3100
----- Original Message -----
From: <CHARLES_A._CLARK@HUD.GOV>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, April 15, 2002 10:09 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] Finally on the road.
> After three years this month, I was finally able to drive my 49 panel on
> the road. It felt really good but problems remain. Foremost is the fact
> that the truck swayed badly when turning or correcting the steering path.
> I have the stock axle with power disk brakes and power steering from a 72
> chevy truck. The rear is from a '74 Nova.
>
> I have re-read the archives about sway bars and it seems to be a consenus
> from the earlier discussions that sway bars make dramtic improvments in
> handling. I would just like to confirm that before deciding to shell out
> $370 for front and rear bars (Brothers). Classic Performance Products has
> them for a little less.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Thanks
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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