Hellwig Install Cost?
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Hellwig Install Cost?
Can anyone tell me an acceptable labor cost or shop hrs. to install the Hellwig sway bar? I need to make a decision. I'm past my mechanical prime (71 yrs. old) and may shop around for this. In my earliar years , there wasn't much I wouldn't tackle,but laying under the "Beast" for several hrs. isn't something I should try.
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Can anyone tell me an acceptable labor cost or shop hrs. to install the Hellwig sway bar? I need to make a decision. I'm past my mechanical prime (71 yrs. old) and may shop around for this. In my earliar years , there wasn't much I wouldn't tackle,but laying under the "Beast" for several hrs. isn't something I should try.
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It should only take an hour or two, just look at the installation instructions online. The color photos make a huge difference in figuring out what to do. Call the grandkids and tell them to do it.
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Very easy but I do understand the op, I'm 51 but with heart issues it's not worth doing yourself for $72 savings.
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Have you found improved performance with these after market rear sway bars for both towing and daily driving? I tow sporadically, but usually over 100 miles, and I considered putting one on my suburban, but never did.
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. Get both the Hellwig sway bar and ras together, you won't regret the purchase
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The non-towing ride and handling is much improved. I haven't towed with it, but am expecting a positive improvement. I gained 1/2" in rear ht. and lost the same in front while unloaded.