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Hi everyone, I have a '99 1500 z71 4x4 and was wondering if someone could tell me what the stock diameter sway bar is in this truck. My bushings are shot and the auto stores list about 10 different possible sizes. I would like to pick up some poly grease fittings. Thanks in advance, Jimmy

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I installed a new Hellwif rear sway bar and upgraded front torsion bar. The whole setup was close to $400 and I would definately do it again. My trucks performance is awesome with this simple mod.

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I replaced the soft rubber factory sway bar bushings on my new 1989 GMC K1500 with Energy Suspension bushings. The Energy Suspension bushings made my truck corner better on curves and windy roads.

 

Some wag at a tire store claimed the Energy Suspension bushings would eventually start to squeek. The Energy Suspension bushings were absolutely silent. I had over 220K on the truck when I sold it. I had similar results with Energy Suspension bushings on a 1989 GMC Suburban.

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