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Old Aug 11, 2019 | 06:28 AM
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Quite a difference in bar diameters!

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Old Aug 11, 2019 | 07:01 AM
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Old Aug 29, 2019 | 11:15 AM
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Received and installed my Hellwig Bigwig swaybar. Can't wait to load the camper and see the change!




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Old Aug 29, 2019 | 11:29 AM
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Those are great.

Originally Posted by 17 Oaks
Prob a toss up at that point. By its self your camper even loaded is going to below 3000 lbs but add in your car trailer and you might want to take the BIG Wig, but for certain you need more than OEM.

That said the bigger the diameter of the sway bar the harsher the ride...which is the prime reason why American cars run smaller swaybars. I personally detest the soft spongy ride of US cars which is why I beef up the suspension with larger F/R swaybars. So a lot is riding on your driving habits and how soft you want that ride. The Big Wig is an adjustable swaybar so you have some flex.



OEM Vs Hellwig Big Wig
I always change out he front with hellwig and also put a rear.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2019 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by AMXDREAMER
Received and installed my Hellwig Bigwig swaybar. Can't wait to load the camper and see the change!
















What did you need to do to do the install on the drivers side, is the fuel/Def tank in your way or what?
 
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Old Aug 29, 2019 | 11:38 AM
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I have used the Helwig sway bars, have had problems with other Helwig products, the sway bars are ok, but I much prefer the Roadmaster sway bars, I run them front and rear on my '03 F350.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2019 | 11:59 AM
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Just an FYI, if you don’t need a sway bar it neuters your trucks trailer sway. Control.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2019 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 17 Oaks
What did you need to do to do the install on the drivers side, is the fuel/Def tank in your way or what?
I installed the drivers frame bracket and thought how the heck am I going to get the upper link nut and bolt together. I removed the bolt that holds the frame bracket in and it exposed it easily. Tightened it all up and then re-installed the frame bracket bolt. It actually was really quite easy, until I used the wrong bolt and had to take it apart and swap them. lol
 
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Old Aug 29, 2019 | 03:55 PM
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Sway bars have no effect on ride firmness while travelling in a straight line. They help quell the body roll during direction changes.
 

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Old Aug 30, 2019 | 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudeman
Sway bars have no effect on ride firmness while travelling in a straight line. They help quell the body roll during direction changes.
Semi correct.

Sway bars are working near 100% of the time unless you can find a PERFECTLY flat, straight road and those ar3e hard to come by.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2019 | 10:02 PM
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Loaded the camper today for the first time since installing the bar. It sure is a LOT less rocky while driving. Very happy with the results so far.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2019 | 06:31 AM
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Excellent!

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Jim / crewzer
 
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Old Sep 17, 2019 | 11:11 AM
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Just an FYI, if you don’t need a sway bar it neuters your trucks trailer sway. Control.

wut???? what are you talkin about willis.?
 
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Old Sep 17, 2019 | 11:23 PM
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How would you rate the installation? Easy? moderate? Difficult?

I have tools and a place to work. Wondering what other parts / systems need removed to install the sway bar.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2019 | 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by zeroo
Just an FYI, if you don’t need a sway bar it neuters your trucks trailer sway. Control.
Where did you get that info, link, please?
 
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