Adding a Rear Sway Bar
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Adding a Rear Sway Bar
Hi All,
I just added a factory Rear Sway Bar to my 2017 F250 Platinum. When I ordered the Trailer Tow and Plow package but could not add the Camper Package. The only difference I can find is the Rear Sway Bar. I can List all of the OEM Parts if anybody wants... It bolted on in less than an hour...
I just added a factory Rear Sway Bar to my 2017 F250 Platinum. When I ordered the Trailer Tow and Plow package but could not add the Camper Package. The only difference I can find is the Rear Sway Bar. I can List all of the OEM Parts if anybody wants... It bolted on in less than an hour...
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Part List Rear Sway Bar
HC3Z-5A772-A BAR
7C3Z-5486-B RETAINER (2)
HC3Z-5K484-D LINK (2)
HC3Z-5L499-A BRACKET (2)
W500634-S309 BOLT (4)
W500644-S439 BOLT (4)
W520214-S440 NUT (4)
W717462-S439 NUT (4)
7C3Z-5486-B RETAINER (2)
HC3Z-5K484-D LINK (2)
HC3Z-5L499-A BRACKET (2)
W500634-S309 BOLT (4)
W500644-S439 BOLT (4)
W520214-S440 NUT (4)
W717462-S439 NUT (4)
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Hi All,
I just added a factory Rear Sway Bar to my 2017 F250 Platinum. When I ordered the Trailer Tow and Plow package but could not add the Camper Package. The only difference I can find is the Rear Sway Bar. I can List all of the OEM Parts if anybody wants... It bolted on in less than an hour...
I just added a factory Rear Sway Bar to my 2017 F250 Platinum. When I ordered the Trailer Tow and Plow package but could not add the Camper Package. The only difference I can find is the Rear Sway Bar. I can List all of the OEM Parts if anybody wants... It bolted on in less than an hour...
It is just a few dollars more for the Hellwig Big Wig sway bar for anyone hauling heavy with a top heavy load (such as a slide in camper) which will better perform than the OEM. They do give a harsher ride, however.
Big Wig - the Ultimate in Towing Solutions | Hellwig Products
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The Hellwig is indeed nice Rob but it sacrifices ride quality. For a TC like you run, I'd make that compromise but for 5th wheel towing I think the OEM bar should be sufficient. Heck, I'm not even sure I'd notice whether it's there or not.
To the OP, lots of guys with the previous gen (11-16) have installed their own due to be being excluded from trucks with 20" wheels. The only thing they've said is a PITA is getting to the nut on the top of the sway bar link on the drivers side. On those trucks, the DEF tank had to be loosened and moved a bit to get to the space where the nut needed to be tightened. Is it the same on the 17's or where you able to bolt everything right up without any interference from other components? I was guessing that maybe with the boxed frame that there was just a weld nut in that location now but have no idea. I was just at a dealer yesterday and forgot to look.
To the OP, lots of guys with the previous gen (11-16) have installed their own due to be being excluded from trucks with 20" wheels. The only thing they've said is a PITA is getting to the nut on the top of the sway bar link on the drivers side. On those trucks, the DEF tank had to be loosened and moved a bit to get to the space where the nut needed to be tightened. Is it the same on the 17's or where you able to bolt everything right up without any interference from other components? I was guessing that maybe with the boxed frame that there was just a weld nut in that location now but have no idea. I was just at a dealer yesterday and forgot to look.