808XLT

even when it was quiet, it was too stiff, hurt my ol back on bumps. Also feels like corners the same without it and with fox 2.0s in the rear. good riddance

GAZRNR

Thanks to those who installed and commented on the Hellwig rear swaybar. I installed one on my 16 reg cab 2wd 6.5 box yesterday. Took about 60 min buy myself in the driveway. Setup using center hole and made sure the bar was level. Took test ride on familiar roads and liked the new road feel & flatter cornering...it's not a GT Mustang, but it is improved.

tomjv

60 min? Not bad, and outside too.
How did you make out wirh the passenge side attachment? Inside or outside of the brake lines?

. Anyway, did you do the Foxes? They do more for my money. I only did the 2.0s too.

TomJV

GAZRNR

Driver side outside, passenger side inside - probably could have gone outside but instructions showed inside so that's what I did

idrive

iTrader: (3)

Had mine on for 20 months now. 1st mod I did. Completely changed the handling of the truck for the better. My off road consists of what I would consider moderate dirt trails. Generally pulling a 23' TT down them to set up out away from the campgrounds. 4 wheelers are for the extreme trails.

When I do an oil change (5-6000 mi.) I go through the truck bumper to bumper (it's done on a lift) and re-torque every nut and bolt I can put a wrench on. A little grease is applied where needed and as necessary. The Hellwig SB has remained torqued the same as when it was installed.

Having to do it all over again knowing what I know now, it would once again be the 1st mod I'd do.

cosmo63

I see a couple of comments regarding slippery conditions with the rear bar installed on my 2014, but not directly discussed.


I just had the rear Hellwig installed and have twice now actually had the rear swing out on me. First time was really not very slippery, but went to change lanes at approx. 60 mph, stepped into the gas a bit but not allowing downshift. The truck immediately started fishtailing. But it did immediately correct itself when I came off the accelerator.


Second time was turning a corner and the rear swung right around me. No more acceleration than normal when a little bit slippery.


Definitely some oversteer happening.


This sway bar really has changed the handling. It's great at keeping the vehicle level in cornering, but is really squirrelly when the least bit of road slickness is encountered.


Now for my question, does anyone know if installing the front Hellwig will help with this oversteer? I'd really prefer to not remove the rear one.


2014 King Ranch 157" wheelbase. 5.0L. Trailer Tow Package. 3.73 rear.

r8ders

iTrader: (4)

This could be attributed to the tires because I use to have this problem w/ my old F150 and it went away when I switch out the tires for better one. Your current tires can't handle the extra grip in the wet conditions. Are you running the Goodyear Wrangler All seasons or Firestone Wilderness tires?

zzkardell

Do you have the links bolted on at the end-most (towards front of the truck) position? If not, try that first. It will decrease the anti-roll stiffness at the rear of the vehicle, which is what you now need. I ran it in that position on my 2009 2wd (6.5' bed) screw, and it was perfect. However, my 2015 2wd (6.5' bed) screw wants to see more rear stiffness, so I have the links in the stiffest (most rearward) position. Good luck!

808XLT

truth

rking620

Did mine today! It's like night and day driving around a little bit today. Took about 3 hours including a trip to the store for a longer extension for my sockets.