Product Review: Hellwig Anti-Sway Bars
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BMWBig6 (11-27-2013)
#74
Senior Member
Not my vid but a good one: Ford F-150 Hellwig Sway Bar Installation - YouTube
singlespeeder,
The rear bar, at least, in that video goes on differently and does not have the low drops ahead of the axle. I like it better, but I don't know if it would work with my Borla exhaust.
Green Gem
#75
Senior Member
I have only attempted the RSB install so far (FSB came Tuesday) and I ran into some QC problems on 3 of 4 threaded steel parts . I had to chase the threads on both end-link plates and one of the lower end-links also has borked threads but I don't have a tap that big . Hellwig is suppose to be sending me a new complete end-link.
#76
Senior Member
Thread Starter
I have only attempted the RSB install so far (FSB came Tuesday) and I ran into some QC problems on 3 of 4 threaded steel parts . I had to chase the threads on both end-link plates and one of the lower end-links also has borked threads but I don't have a tap that big . Hellwig is suppose to be sending me a new complete end-link.
#78
Senior Member
zero issues with my Helwig rear sway bar. all threads were good, all parts there. instructions not very clear, used aftermarket sway bars before so they were fine with me. just wish the sway bar was tucked up closer to the axle tube.
#79
Senior Member
Installed my rear bar last weekend and had to run a tap through both drop tube links to clean the paint off. Not a big deal if you've got the tap but expect more out of the box.
#80
Just installed my Front and Rear sway bars today. Pretty easy really, took a total of three hours. Buy some cheap 16 Gauge wire and use it to support the bars while trying to hook them up to the Hardware, makes life a lot more simple if your doing it by yourself like I was or else get a second set of hands. Took it for a spin and the handling is amazing, feels like a BMW "stiff and planted" is how I would characterize it. The only draw back is that you feel the road bumps a lot more, the Caddy ride that I had grown accustomed too is no longer, kinda more like my 98 F250. No in a bad way mind you but you feel the road now. If anyone has questions about the install just ask.