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Old May 10, 2013 | 02:03 PM
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Holy HELLWIG!


All I can say is WOW what a difference. I wasn’t expecting the steeringwandering to be improved, but holy cow what a difference it has made. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o>

One of the best mods ever. I just wanted it make towing a travel trailer alittle less squirrelly. Even the wife noticed and she didnt know I even did anything.

 
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Old May 10, 2013 | 04:17 PM
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Makes the ramps and lane changes on the interstate feel a whole lot safer. I am not afraid to snap the wheel and bolt into the other lane going 80MPH.
 
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Old May 10, 2013 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by MrCRuss
All I can say is WOW what a difference. I wasn’t expecting the steeringwandering to be improved, but holy cow what a difference it has made. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o>

One of the best mods ever. I just wanted it make towing a travel trailer alittle less squirrelly. Even the wife noticed and she didnt know I even did anything.
I'm with you Mr.C
I just installed mine two days ago and what a difference. Night and Day in how it handles. I am extremely impressed with the handling and stability.
 
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Old May 10, 2013 | 08:01 PM
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I love it also.
makes it fun on interstate on/off ramps too, just need velcro on the seats and floor to keep things from ending up on one side of the truck.
 
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Old May 10, 2013 | 08:14 PM
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it gets even better when you get some wider wheels, I love my 16"x12" wheels, you can really feel the difference.
 
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Old May 10, 2013 | 08:32 PM
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Air lift

That's funny, I only noticed a minor improvement with the hellwig rear sway bar, but when I added the airlift airbags in the rear it was a thousand per cent better, tightened up the whole truck and made it feel solid, and I had 1500lbs in the back and it rode like a dream
 
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Old May 12, 2013 | 04:23 PM
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I have 2wd...
 
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Old May 12, 2013 | 06:06 PM
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That's funny, I only noticed a minor improvement with the hellwig rear sway bar, but when I added the airlift airbags in the rear it was a thousand per cent better, tightened up the whole truck and made it feel solid, and I had 1500lbs in the back and it rode like a dream
The stiffer the springs the less they will help. They are just a temporary spring assist.(when leaning).
 
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The stiffer the springs the less they will help. They are just a temporary spring assist.(when leaning).
Or when hopping curbs with the right rear tire, so it feels like you hit the curb with both tires.
 
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