HELP - HellWig Fit Problem
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HELP - HellWig Fit Problem
I am '17 F350, SRW, LONG BED 4x4
The bar is the Hellwig 7294 (adjustable)
It would appear that the Frame Mount holes are either too big or the Bolts & Dogbone / End Link are too small.
I don't know how I could hold the nut in place to get the bolt tightened.
Any one done this on the long bed? did you have issues w/ the holding the nut in place (there is not access from the other side of the frame.
In this picture I double check to see where the the end-link will attach...confirming that I'm using the correct frame mount/hole
In this picture I'm TRYING to hold the nut in place (even w/ a washer the fit is wrong)...but you can see 1) there is no access to hold/tighten the nut and 2) the nut is WAY too small & would likely pull thru (even w/ a washer).
Again this picture compares the Frame Hole and the bolt...WAY too small / Sloppy...
Hints and Assistance would be appreciated...
The bar is the Hellwig 7294 (adjustable)
It would appear that the Frame Mount holes are either too big or the Bolts & Dogbone / End Link are too small.
I don't know how I could hold the nut in place to get the bolt tightened.
Any one done this on the long bed? did you have issues w/ the holding the nut in place (there is not access from the other side of the frame.
In this picture I double check to see where the the end-link will attach...confirming that I'm using the correct frame mount/hole
In this picture I'm TRYING to hold the nut in place (even w/ a washer the fit is wrong)...but you can see 1) there is no access to hold/tighten the nut and 2) the nut is WAY too small & would likely pull thru (even w/ a washer).
Again this picture compares the Frame Hole and the bolt...WAY too small / Sloppy...
Hints and Assistance would be appreciated...
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Looks like your kit is for the dual rear wheels only. I have the Hellwig 7320...
Sway Bars For Trucks, Suvs, Vans, And Motorhomes for the 2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty | TruckSpring
Sway Bars For Trucks, Suvs, Vans, And Motorhomes for the 2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty | TruckSpring
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at the end of the day, the bigwig bars for the 2017 are all the same providing options for adjustability, and bar thickness...the difference between he DRW & SRW is the frame adapter/bracket.
i now know the frame brackets were left out of this kit - for one reason or another - I'm confident that HellWig will resolve the problem quickly.
i now know the frame brackets were left out of this kit - for one reason or another - I'm confident that HellWig will resolve the problem quickly.
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Read the following. Looks like their website is not up to date...
Hellwig Releases Sway Bars For 2017 Ford Super Duty Trucks
Hellwig Releases Sway Bars For 2017 Ford Super Duty Trucks
apparently their dealer/reseller network isn't up to date either.
ill be sure to call this to their attn when i talk w/ them tomorrow....
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at the end of the day, the bigwig bars for the 2017 are all the same providing options for adjustability, and bar thickness...the difference between he DRW & SRW is the frame adapter/bracket.
i now know the frame brackets were left out of this kit - for one reason or another - I'm confident that HellWig will resolve the problem quickly.
i now know the frame brackets were left out of this kit - for one reason or another - I'm confident that HellWig will resolve the problem quickly.
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From: Tomball, Tx
Nice guys at Hellwig....they understand the problem and are sending the necessary (additional) hardware.
I also made them aware that the 7320 bar is NOT listed as an option for the 2017 super duty on their website.
problem solved, minor hassle.
I also made them aware that the 7320 bar is NOT listed as an option for the 2017 super duty on their website.
problem solved, minor hassle.
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From: Tomball, Tx
stick w/ the bigwig bar - its adjustable.
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