Hot Rods My Jailbar could use a front Swaybar

Thinking about one for my '46 pickup. I want easy. Anybody done one of these?

 

Measure the distance between the centers of the frame rails.

Take that measurement to the local self service yard.

Universal end links are easy. Tabs are easy to make.

 

I've looked it over for awhile now and have half a clue, just wondering what others have used.
I've done the yard thing several times and nothing. Most were too wide and shaped wrong, or the narrow ones were too small in diameter and short.
Just something that's been on my mind, as it's one of the last things I wanted to do to finish this heap.
Jailbar...yeah, I know.
Just typing out loud I guess...hoping someone would pop in to tell me how they did it, so I don't have to think

 

What's the frame rail spacing?

 

If your pickup is oversteering on turns swinging the back end out even to the point of spinning out, then yes, add more front bar.
There are aftermarket companies that make and sell various width setups that are fairly generic and fit a lot of applications. They're not as cheap as a junkyard but at least you should have choices.
Keep the end links as close to straight up and down as possible.

 

WEEDETR make one for the jailbar pickups.

 

I checked Weedetr and didn't see anything listed for the jailbar.
Frame is 29", center.
I'd like more stability...little divey in the front, even with new springs/shocks, etc.. Back is good and has no problems.
Might be possible to fab in a setup for an AD pickup...goodies galore for them...no love for the jailbar.

 

If you can handle doing some fit work and can't find a bolt-on, look at circle track parts, not street rod stuff. It's designed to take abuse, fit or have options to fit wider applications, and is often priced better.

 

Weed burner40 is Weedetr. He knows for sure.

 

I had a ‘48 F1 stripped down to the bare frame. Sure looked like the one under my ‘42. Only difference I could tell between them was cross steer vs side steer.
What I’m thinking is the F1 (if it’s made) may work

 

This https://westernchassis.com/1947-55-Chevy-Truck-Sway-Bar-Kit-High-Performance-Front/ is what I have under my '37 Chevrolet, it works really good.
See here, https://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/driveline/swaybar/index.html
Your chassis will be very similar to my '37.

 

I have what looks like a newer kit on a 47 ford sedan delivery frame, let me know if you want a picture. I am assuming jailbar is ford, not sure if pickup and SD are the same frame.

 

The pickup and sedan delivery use different frames.

 

Well shucks! Just got off the phone with Weedburner 40 and parts are inbound!!
Thanks guys for all your input...I appreciate it! Super stoked to be able to make this happen.
Love me some HAMB

 

Thought that was likely the case.

 

We used the front swaybar from an 85 Bronco II on Old Henry. Henry has an axle from a 48 (only difference is the shock mounts). We used the 47 shock mount and end links from an F350 (don't remember the year. Got them from Rockauto) to connect them. Used aftermarket brackets to mount to the frame. It looks factory. We did need to limit the side-to-side movement of the bar in the brackets by putting clamps on the bar (initially hose clamps, later more substantial ones). It works very well.