I received my Hellwig rear sway bar yesterday. Part Number 7663. It came with zero instructions. I have a warranty card and a card with a list of things NOT to do when installing. NO pictures, nothing.

I have not started the install yet, just laid out all of my parts. There are two parts that I have a question about:

The first one is an hourglass shaped bushing. What is that for, where does it go? Do I even need it?

Next, I received two metal sleeves. They are probably an 1-1.5" long with an ID of probably .25". What are these used for, where do they go, do I even need them?

Everything else is pretty standard. I have installed sway bars before, just never seen the two parts I mentioned above.

Thanks

 

disregard. I found instructions online.

FOr future references when searching: the hourglass shaped bushings are pivot bushings. The steel sleeve goes through them. There is only one place to put them.

 

Curious what your impressions are now that you've installed (I assume) and had a chance to drive. How much of an improvement in the handling? I'm considering getting one. Thanks.

 

I had one of these on my 07, it was a waste of money. If you plan on upgrading your exhaust, you may find the end links to be in the way. I learned this when I installed my Magnaflow SI/SO.

If you search thru this forum, you'll find very few people talking about adding the bar. That should tell you something.

 

Well I installed mine this past weekend and I feel like it made a pretty good difference. The install was not bad at all but I have the Roush Off Road Side Exit, so it doesn't come to the back of the truck at all. The truck just feels like it sticks to the road better, I can definitely tell there is a decrease in body roll. I say go for it!

 

I love mine. I noticed a very big different in body roll upon installing it. Next is a panhard.

 

Mine has been on since the truck had 10,000 miles on it, and it now has 82,000. Makes a world of difference in handling, especially if you like to run the West Virginia Turnpike at 80-90 mph like I do when I make the trip to Mikes T's shop in Virginia.
Heres a tip. If any of your bushings in the kit wear out like mine did on the upper links( new ones are the hour glass shaped , when mine was new 5 years ago the top bushings were two piece and not shaped like these) just give Hellwig a call and they will replace them free. They sent me 8 new bushings and the sleeves for the mounting bolts last week, plus four new bushings for the bottom of the end links. Best $200.00 mod I have made.

 

It sounds like a good mod for lifted trucks, but not so much for stock or lowered trucks.

 

Mine is lowered with an Eibach Pro Kit and Ground Force shackles and I think it was a great addition.

 

what difference does it make?? I rode in stompys lowered truck this weekend and it make a hell of a difference, it really stuck to the road alot better, I would do it to mine but I am concerned with the exhaust clearance

 

Did you guys do both bars? or just the rear?

 

I did both bars, Drove it around with just the front bar, didnt feel a whole different. Once the rear bar was on it made a huge difference

 

Guess I was wrong than.

 

My front bar was on back order, so I installed the rear first. I did notice an improvement. I installed the front bar at the same time I installed my Rancho QuikLift struts. That lift sort of changed the dynamics of the suspension, but it corners very well for what it is.