Rear sway bar install on a F350 with 20” wheels! (Pictures)
#31
11-25-2011, 09:12 PM
Thanks for this info!
if you order it from TascaParts.com you can get everything for $154.84 plus tax and shipping
if you order it from TascaParts.com you can get everything for $154.84 plus tax and shipping
#32
11-26-2011, 12:43 AM
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#33
11-26-2011, 09:07 PM
#34
11-26-2011, 09:13 PM
I hadn't seen this thread before today. I'm going to have to breakdown and get an EZ-Down for my tailgate. I've seen that in some of the sigs on here. Have you got a link to a thread or can you tell me the part #s, etc.?
#35
11-26-2011, 09:57 PM
John, I found the thread for you for the EZ down install.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1010432-ez-down-tailgate-assist-15.html
It’s a crazy long thread that is confusing to say the least so here is what you need to know. There were two different part numbers, the part number for our year trucks doesn’t work well and you need to remove the tailgate rubber bumper to allow the EZ down piston to clear. However, if you buy part number (SG304901EX) made by Stabilus it works great. I bought mine at O'Reilly's auto parts. The lower bracket has to be modified slightly with a file and oblonging the lower mounting hole. I installed mine in 15 minutes…..to include the modifications I just listed. If after you buy the EZ down and have questions please let me know and I will send you pictures. Hope that helps… Take care,Mike
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1010432-ez-down-tailgate-assist-15.html
It’s a crazy long thread that is confusing to say the least so here is what you need to know. There were two different part numbers, the part number for our year trucks doesn’t work well and you need to remove the tailgate rubber bumper to allow the EZ down piston to clear. However, if you buy part number (SG304901EX) made by Stabilus it works great. I bought mine at O'Reilly's auto parts. The lower bracket has to be modified slightly with a file and oblonging the lower mounting hole. I installed mine in 15 minutes…..to include the modifications I just listed. If after you buy the EZ down and have questions please let me know and I will send you pictures. Hope that helps… Take care,Mike
#37
11-26-2011, 11:53 PM
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Thanks!
#38
11-26-2011, 11:55 PM
Backstory: I wanted the rear sway on my F350 SB truck, but because I ordered it with 20” wheels it was not available. So… after 3 hours of dealing with the parts counter dude at Ford., I ordered all the parts I needed to install the sway bar kit. Why 3 hours? Because the parts guy thought brackets had to be welded to the truck….not true! All this takes to complete is several parts and 30 minutes to install! So now I have the ONLY F350 Superduty with a factory rear sway bar with 20” wheels!! I want no one to install this rear sway bar until one month after reading this thread. I want at least 30 days to hold this title! Just kidding….enjoy the pictures and get to ordering!
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Parts numbers and Price:<O</O
QTY Description Part number Total Price<O</O
1 Bar-Stabilizer BC3Z5A772B 118.82<O</O
4 Nut-Adjusting SCR W707492S439 17.00<O</O
2 Link 7C3Z5K484F 62.30<O</O
2 Retainer 7C3Z5486B 29.30<O</O
4 Bolts for retainers N605920 S439 14.00<O</O
Total price before Sales tax: $241.42
NOTE: The "Bar-Stabilizer" comes with the rubber bushings already installed on it, so don't try to order them. Order exactly what is shown on list above. See pictures below for reference.
All the parts prior to install.
Close up of link setup
Retainer with bolts
Hole on frame where the Link attaches to.
Link attached to frame
Stabilizer attaching to lower Link
Retainer attaching stabilizer to lower shock mount. (Mount already on truck)
Stabilizer bar installed....back view.
Stabilizer bar installed....front view.
To install the nut on the upper Link (Driver's side of truck), you need to lower spare tire to gain access to it.
Then reach over the top of the Urea tank and tighten nut. I used a 18mm ratchet wrench and a "Stubby" 18 mm wrench to get the nut tight. It takes some patience since you can't turn the wrench very much at a time...but its worth it!
Install complete....my rear end it SOOOOO tight it hurts!
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Parts numbers and Price:<O
</OQTY Description Part number Total Price<O
</O1 Bar-Stabilizer BC3Z5A772B 118.82<O
</O4 Nut-Adjusting SCR W707492S439 17.00<O
</O2 Link 7C3Z5K484F 62.30<O
</O2 Retainer 7C3Z5486B 29.30<O
</O4 Bolts for retainers N605920 S439 14.00<O
</OTotal price before Sales tax: $241.42
NOTE: The "Bar-Stabilizer" comes with the rubber bushings already installed on it, so don't try to order them. Order exactly what is shown on list above. See pictures below for reference.
All the parts prior to install.
Close up of link setup
Retainer with bolts
Hole on frame where the Link attaches to.
Link attached to frame
Stabilizer attaching to lower Link
Retainer attaching stabilizer to lower shock mount. (Mount already on truck)
Stabilizer bar installed....back view.
Stabilizer bar installed....front view.
To install the nut on the upper Link (Driver's side of truck), you need to lower spare tire to gain access to it.
Then reach over the top of the Urea tank and tighten nut. I used a 18mm ratchet wrench and a "Stubby" 18 mm wrench to get the nut tight. It takes some patience since you can't turn the wrench very much at a time...but its worth it!
Install complete....my rear end it SOOOOO tight it hurts!
But looks like he's "Good to Go!" as Sarge would say.....
#40
11-27-2011, 02:51 PM
#41
11-27-2011, 04:53 PM
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#42
11-27-2011, 05:11 PM
Bob, I am sorry I don't know if the sway bar would fit a F250. What I would do is go look at a F250 with the camper package at a local dealership and see if its the same part number. That is what I did for my truck..but I was looking at a F350 that was for sale at my dealership. If you look at my photo that shows the rear swaybar, you will see a small blue and white tag hanging down. That tag has the complete part number on it. This tag came with the sway bar I ordered AND was on the truck that I referenced at the dealership as well. Mike
#43
11-27-2011, 06:56 PM
Those Bilsteins still "good to go" Sarge? Are those the ones you have to have nitrogen adjusted or filled in? Guess Im leaning at putting in Rancho 9000s in this spring, just wondering if you could tell me why you went with Bilsteins over Ranchos....I just have stockers in right now, so I know either one will be a major improvement.
Thanks Sarge...
Chris
Thanks Sarge...
Chris
#44
11-27-2011, 09:01 PM
Chris, Yeah, I still love the Bilstein shocks. They are nitrogen filled and are self-adjusting. I was so disgusted with my stock Rancho shocks that I just went with a brand of shocks that never let me down. I don't know if you saw the last comments on the thread below. A Rancho rep. chimed in and said they are aware that the Rancho shocks that are our trucks are worth $40. No way I would put Rancho shocks on anything I own. Take Care, Mike
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...h-video-2.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...s-related.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...h-video-2.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...s-related.html
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12-07-2011, 05:29 PM
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Big-Sarge,
Did you consider other sway bars, I noticed the Ford part has a 5/8ths diameter. I found one made by Hellwig "Hellwig Big Wig Rear Sway Bar with 1-1/2 inch diameter"
they have pics at the following website:
http://www.truckspring.com/Images/Sw...ig-wig-lrg.jpg
http://www.truckspring.com/Images/Sw...-installed.jpg
Do you see any issues with that product, price is about the same,,,probably less (no
taxes)
Did you consider other sway bars, I noticed the Ford part has a 5/8ths diameter. I found one made by Hellwig "Hellwig Big Wig Rear Sway Bar with 1-1/2 inch diameter"
they have pics at the following website:
http://www.truckspring.com/Images/Sw...ig-wig-lrg.jpg
http://www.truckspring.com/Images/Sw...-installed.jpg
Do you see any issues with that product, price is about the same,,,probably less (no
taxes)