Hellwig Sway Bar Install/Problems
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Hellwig Sway Bar Install/Problems
Hi Everyone,
I've just ordered the Hellwig sway bar and will be installing it next week. I've seen a few posts from people who have had problems with the installation and would like to learn from their experience. What are some of the things to look out for before I get myself in the middle of this thing. Some posts have mentioned the clamps not being the right size. How do I tell if they are the right size so I can go buy the right ones? I have the 3.55LS rear end. Any other gotchas? All suggestions are appreciated. This board is the best!!!!
Thanks
Steve
Charter Member, Black and Blue Rallye in Tacoma
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My Ride: 1997 F150XLT,Two Tone Moonlight Blue & Silver,3.55 LS,Class III Tow Package, 4.6L Auto, Std Cab Styleside, 2 WD.
Sound System: Alpine CD Player, Soundstream Rubicon Amp (200W), Kicker Solo-Baric Sub, Boston Pro Separates.
Appearance: Tinted Windows, Stull Billet Grille, Hella Micro DE Fog Lamps, Ford Bed Liner, Extang Black Max Soft Tonneau, 2" Drop Shackles.
Performance: Gibson Exhaust, K&N Filter, Superchipped, WMS Velocity Tube, Edelbrock IAS Shocks, Michelin LTX M/S 255/70 16" Tires.
I've just ordered the Hellwig sway bar and will be installing it next week. I've seen a few posts from people who have had problems with the installation and would like to learn from their experience. What are some of the things to look out for before I get myself in the middle of this thing. Some posts have mentioned the clamps not being the right size. How do I tell if they are the right size so I can go buy the right ones? I have the 3.55LS rear end. Any other gotchas? All suggestions are appreciated. This board is the best!!!!
Thanks
Steve
Charter Member, Black and Blue Rallye in Tacoma
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My Ride: 1997 F150XLT,Two Tone Moonlight Blue & Silver,3.55 LS,Class III Tow Package, 4.6L Auto, Std Cab Styleside, 2 WD.
Sound System: Alpine CD Player, Soundstream Rubicon Amp (200W), Kicker Solo-Baric Sub, Boston Pro Separates.
Appearance: Tinted Windows, Stull Billet Grille, Hella Micro DE Fog Lamps, Ford Bed Liner, Extang Black Max Soft Tonneau, 2" Drop Shackles.
Performance: Gibson Exhaust, K&N Filter, Superchipped, WMS Velocity Tube, Edelbrock IAS Shocks, Michelin LTX M/S 255/70 16" Tires.
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SteveE55,
email me (bottom of sig) and include your phone number, eaiser to talk on the phone, lots of details to cover.
F&B's
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1998 (50th anniversary series) Solid Pacific Green F-150 XLT, Supercab, 6' bed, 2WD, 4.2L automatic, Limited Slip and Tow Pkg., Rear slider
Performance Mods:
Superchip
4.10 gears
Outerwears pre-filter and K&N air filter
Dynomax Super Turbo muffler
Suspension:
Edelbrock IAS shocks
Hellwig rear sway bar
Other:
3" body lift
Signal mirrors
Stull polished grills
(4)55 watt driving lights
(2)55 watt back-up lights
all controlled by SPDT switches
Fiberglass hood ;-)
Painted tailgate handle and OEM air dam
Color keyed outer grill
OEM fender flares
Black Max soft Tonneau cover
Driver side grab handle
Lift lips
Viper alarm w/(remote start)
3" rear seat lift
Smart Park 2000
BFG AT's 265/75/16
Carr side steps.......
lmaox10@hotmail.com
email me (bottom of sig) and include your phone number, eaiser to talk on the phone, lots of details to cover.
F&B's
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1998 (50th anniversary series) Solid Pacific Green F-150 XLT, Supercab, 6' bed, 2WD, 4.2L automatic, Limited Slip and Tow Pkg., Rear slider
Performance Mods:
Superchip
4.10 gears
Outerwears pre-filter and K&N air filter
Dynomax Super Turbo muffler
Suspension:
Edelbrock IAS shocks
Hellwig rear sway bar
Other:
3" body lift
Signal mirrors
Stull polished grills
(4)55 watt driving lights
(2)55 watt back-up lights
all controlled by SPDT switches
Fiberglass hood ;-)
Painted tailgate handle and OEM air dam
Color keyed outer grill
OEM fender flares
Black Max soft Tonneau cover
Driver side grab handle
Lift lips
Viper alarm w/(remote start)
3" rear seat lift
Smart Park 2000
BFG AT's 265/75/16
Carr side steps.......
lmaox10@hotmail.com
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From: Hawaii
Just had the sway bar installed this past weekend, what a difference! With the 3" body and 35's it helps a great deal in cornering and passing other cars. It's no Camaro Z28 SS (wife's car) Went offroading and no problems with the clamps moving. Thre's two sets of end link bolts, one short, one long, short bolts for 2WD and the long ones for 4WD trucks FYI. Have fun!
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Y2K 5.4L Lariat Super Cab w/all options, 35" BFG MT's w/ 16.5" by 9.75" Eagle Alloys, 3" Performance Accessories Body Lift, Smitty Built Stainless Step Bars, Hellwig Anti Sway Bar, Hellwig LP 25 Helper Springs,K&N FIPK, Jet PCM, Straight Pipe w/no muffler, Brahma Camper Top, Herculiner Bed Liner
Vent Shade Windowvisors.
Waiting for Pro Comp Suspension Lift Production Fall/2000
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Y2K 5.4L Lariat Super Cab w/all options, 35" BFG MT's w/ 16.5" by 9.75" Eagle Alloys, 3" Performance Accessories Body Lift, Smitty Built Stainless Step Bars, Hellwig Anti Sway Bar, Hellwig LP 25 Helper Springs,K&N FIPK, Jet PCM, Straight Pipe w/no muffler, Brahma Camper Top, Herculiner Bed Liner
Vent Shade Windowvisors.
Waiting for Pro Comp Suspension Lift Production Fall/2000