Hellwig Install Cost?
Wiser by FTE
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YES, I just installed them on my 05' Yesterday and had them on my previous Ex. In my opinion there is nothing better without short of replacing your leaf springs than the RAS with a rear stabilizer for a stock spring Ex. Whether your empty or towing, you can't beat it for the money... No I do not work for RAS. RAS will give your EX what I refer to as a tightass rather than a sloppy one
. Get both the Hellwig sway bar and ras together, you won't regret the purchase
. Get both the Hellwig sway bar and ras together, you won't regret the purchase
Post Fiend
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The Hellwig is a little beefier than the oem. I don't think it's worth the difference for me to change.
If I had none and had to pick one , I would go with Hellwig regardless of price, but actual experience.
Lead Driver
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 5,420
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From: Ouray, CO
x2. it is really pretty easy. The hardest part is re-compressing the shocks to get them back into the bracket.
The directions aren't so great - but it's only a few nuts and bolts that can't really go anywhere but where they belong. Work out the details in the house with a beer or two and get the nuts/bolts ON before going outside so you don't loose (or forget - if you have 3 or more beers while thinking).
I just backed up onto my King of SUV sized ramps and got 'er done.
Makes a huge difference.
Happy Halloween everybody...
The directions aren't so great - but it's only a few nuts and bolts that can't really go anywhere but where they belong. Work out the details in the house with a beer or two and get the nuts/bolts ON before going outside so you don't loose (or forget - if you have 3 or more beers while thinking).
I just backed up onto my King of SUV sized ramps and got 'er done.
Makes a huge difference.
Happy Halloween everybody...
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Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 153
Likes: 0
From: Durham
x2. it is really pretty easy. The hardest part is re-compressing the shocks to get them back into the bracket.
The directions aren't so great - but it's only a few nuts and bolts that can't really go anywhere but where they belong. Work out the details in the house with a beer or two and get the nuts/bolts ON before going outside so you don't loose (or forget - if you have 3 or more beers while thinking).
I just backed up onto my King of SUV sized ramps and got 'er done.
Makes a huge difference.
Happy Halloween everybody...
The directions aren't so great - but it's only a few nuts and bolts that can't really go anywhere but where they belong. Work out the details in the house with a beer or two and get the nuts/bolts ON before going outside so you don't loose (or forget - if you have 3 or more beers while thinking).
I just backed up onto my King of SUV sized ramps and got 'er done.
Makes a huge difference.
Happy Halloween everybody...
Lead Driver
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 5,420
Likes: 16
From: Ouray, CO
I put front of ex on ramps, and then lift body higher with floor jack and jack stands.
Chain autoparts stores carry "suv" sized composite ramps with 12k capacity. Don't have as much vertical lift as i would like, but it won't collapse. I usually gain extra clearance by lifting front end on the crash bar under the front bumper. I position a jack stand on each side of jack.
I bought a 3.5 ton floor jack and 6 ton jack stands at northern tool.
Also bought the 1400 lb yard cart to haul my tools and the 105lb floor jack to our front yard, we have detached garage in backyard, giant 150 yr old oak tree makes it too difficult to drive into the back.
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Chain autoparts stores carry "suv" sized composite ramps with 12k capacity. Don't have as much vertical lift as i would like, but it won't collapse. I usually gain extra clearance by lifting front end on the crash bar under the front bumper. I position a jack stand on each side of jack.
I bought a 3.5 ton floor jack and 6 ton jack stands at northern tool.
Also bought the 1400 lb yard cart to haul my tools and the 105lb floor jack to our front yard, we have detached garage in backyard, giant 150 yr old oak tree makes it too difficult to drive into the back.
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