Adding a Rear Sway Bar
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From: Maryland
I have not noticed any noise at all after installing the OEM sway bar on my truck.
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From: SEVA
Part number looks correct IAW the Hellwig website. Go back and view post #72 which includes photos of the OEM brackets and fasteners. I thought Hellwig would provide all mounting hardware ... which has been my experience with prior Hellwig swaybars. However, I did see there are a few part numbers listed which use OEM bracketry. Are you certain you received the correct part number?
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From: SF Bay Area
Yeah, the box is labeled 7294. I got what I ordered...
However it says its for a dually. Directions show it bolting directly to frame. (Pretty sure that's how 11-16 worked)
I got the bar mounted to axle and end links line up with where factory brackets go.
I ordered the factory brackets from PNs listed above for factory install from a local dealer just now.
Monday, we'll see if Hellwig has a bracket...
However it says its for a dually. Directions show it bolting directly to frame. (Pretty sure that's how 11-16 worked)
I got the bar mounted to axle and end links line up with where factory brackets go.
I ordered the factory brackets from PNs listed above for factory install from a local dealer just now.
Monday, we'll see if Hellwig has a bracket...
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Tomball, Tx
Yeah, the box is labeled 7294. I got what I ordered...
However it says its for a dually. Directions show it bolting directly to frame. (Pretty sure that's how 11-16 worked)
I got the bar mounted to axle and end links line up with where factory brackets go.
I ordered the factory brackets from PNs listed above for factory install from a local dealer just now.
Monday, we'll see if Hellwig has a bracket...
However it says its for a dually. Directions show it bolting directly to frame. (Pretty sure that's how 11-16 worked)
I got the bar mounted to axle and end links line up with where factory brackets go.
I ordered the factory brackets from PNs listed above for factory install from a local dealer just now.
Monday, we'll see if Hellwig has a bracket...
I called Hellwig and they shipped the brackets -
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Tomball, Tx
the helwig bracket inserts thru the square hole and you thread a bolt thur the frame into the round bolt hole - which pulled the bracket against the inside of the frame.
the problem w/ not receiving the bracket is more an issue of resellers/retailers pulling the wrong item it seems - not so much a problem w/ helwig.
helwig also had a problem w/ part number displays on their website - which i identified to them, which should have eliminated the problem / confusion.
bottom line - the helwig bar is better, its thicker (enabling less roll) AND its adjustable.
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From: SEVA
That may be true, but I hope you're not trying to say it's stronger than the OEM bracket. The OEM bracket has been stamped to provide shape versus being flat, and that shape makes it incredibly stronger in multiple directions over a thicker flat bracket. A thick flat bracket is simply less expensive to make.
If I go with the Hellwig, I will get the OEM brackets and mounting nuts.
If I go with the Hellwig, I will get the OEM brackets and mounting nuts.
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From: Tomball, Tx
the factory bracket has stiffening stamped in to it for a reason - to give their thin metal strength.
helwig core business is sway control (bars)....i trust they know what they're doing and they probably wouldn't have lasted this long if they didn't.
helwig core business is sway control (bars)....i trust they know what they're doing and they probably wouldn't have lasted this long if they didn't.
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Concur...fully
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From: SEVA
rjoseph - Can you identify which bolts and which nuts are used with the frame bracket? Other than positively locating the brackets, my online search of the other part numbers is proving inconclusive. Thanks! <Ken>
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From: SF Bay Area
I see both points of view.
Hellwig owes me brackets.
I ordered Ford brackets.
Im reserving judgment until I see both.
I like the idea of heavier material, but also like the fact that the Ford bracket uses 2 bolts...
If I don’t like either, I’ll simply make a bracket similar to Ford’s out of 1/4” steel...