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Product Review: Hellwig Anti-Sway Bars

Old 07-26-2015, 10:54 AM
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Reading some reviews, I expected the rear on the stiffest setting to hop or skip side to side. I really didn't feel that to be honest.
My truck is an fx4. So I don't know if my "alleged" tuned shocks had anything to do with keeping it tracking straight.
I did settle on the softest setting initially, for about 5 months.
I just recently moved it to the middle setting (hole).
Seems like a pretty good balance now.
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I also have my FX4 on the middle setting. Really improved the handling.
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I also have my FX4 on the middle setting. Really improved the handling.
Didn't it make such a huge difference!
I don't think I can drive a truck without one again.
Old 07-28-2015, 10:52 AM
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Any recommendations on where to get the best price on a Hellwig rear bar for my 2011?

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Cheapest I have seen is Amazon. I haven't checked any of my local truck parts type peeps yet though. Like truckin america, truck n thunder. This will be my next mod, but it's going to have to wait till after vacation.
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Installed the rear anti sway bar on my 2014 Platinum 4x4 last week. I can't believe the improvement in handling and stability. Easily the best mod that you can add to your truck.

Bought mine on Amazon for $214 plus tax with free shipping. My mechanic charged me $80 to install it.

Ford really should be installing these as original equipment from the factory.

I highly recommend this mod.
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Originally Posted by Londevil
Installed the rear anti sway bar on my 2014 Platinum 4x4 last week. I can't believe the improvement in handling and stability. Easily the best mod that you can add to your truck.

Bought mine on Amazon for $214 plus tax with free shipping. My mechanic charged me $80 to install it.

Ford really should be installing these as original equipment from the factory.

I highly recommend this mod.
That's where I bought mine as well. The box might show up a little tattered, but it's fine.
I've said this 5 times before, but it's almost hard to express how much of a difference it makes.
Also again, how well my front tires are wearing was a huge unexpected perk.
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I just added the rear swaybar to my 13. I used the softest setting which seems to work fine for my 3000# trailer. Since I have Bilsteins on the back I think the stiffer settings might be too stiff.
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Damn this forum!!! Cost me more $$$ than any other website on the net. lol Wanted to point out amazon has the 7705 kit for $207.18 with free shipping for prime members,

Amazon.com: Hellwig 7705 Rear Sway Bar: Automotive Amazon.com: Hellwig 7705 Rear Sway Bar: Automotive

I took that link to autoanything.com and they price matched a little cheaper, got it for $206.18/ free shipping.

I just hope it helps half as much as what I've been reading, most especially since I have the 2" blocks back there for my lift kit. Was reading the adjustable links have 3" of adjustment so I should be good. 99% of my driving is city/suburb lots of cornering.
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keep in mind that if your truck is lifted you should get Hellwig part number 7899


Amazon.com: Hellwig 7899 Rear Sway Bar: Automotive Amazon.com: Hellwig 7899 Rear Sway Bar: Automotive

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