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Old 09-11-2014, 05:05 PM
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Hellwig sway bar and airbags

I have airbags on my F250 and want to install a hellwig rear sway bar. Does anyone know if this can be done or if the airbags will cause a problem with installation of the sway bar.

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Old 09-11-2014, 05:57 PM
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I have airbags on my F250 and want to install a hellwig rear sway bar. Does anyone know if this can be done or if the airbags will cause a problem with installation of the sway bar.

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can be done.. I did it that way.. airbags first.

the drivers side chassis bolt for the upper end link is a PITA .. others say to drop the spare.. was still hard for me..
 
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I would do that bolt first.. after that its a breeze. well wrangling the bar over the axle is 'fun' by yourself.
 
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Finished the install land yes the drivers side was a PITA. Test drove after install and can't believe how much better the truck feels planted to the road.
 
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I had ford add a rear sway bar @ purchase time so I don't know the difference it makes on this, but they made my excursions sports cars

then had camping world install my airlift bags and wirelessONE remote compressor for $39 "I am averse to werk"
 
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Finished the install land yes the drivers side was a PITA. Test drove after install and can't believe how much better the truck feels planted to the road.
which bar link hole did you set it to?
 
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I used the center (second) hole.
 
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I have airbags on my F250 and want to install a hellwig rear sway bar. Does anyone know if this can be done or if the airbags will cause a problem with installation of the sway bar.

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I have this exact setup. It's Awesome!
 
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I used the center (second) hole.
I have been very busy and not had a chance to raise my truck up from the rear and take a pic. That said, does it look like your rear passenger side shock absorber is hitting the sway bar? A few people that have done this install are getting this problem. I am.

You will see rub marks on the shock if it is happening.
 
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Checked mine this evening and there's plenty of clearance.
 
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