Hellwig Front Sway Bar?

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Dec 12, 2024 | 07:40 PM

#16

2004Limited

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From: SW Cook County, Illinois

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Originally Posted by shailey

Maybe, but I'm really happy with the handling improvements resulting from the Hellwig sway bar addition. $700 well spent in my opinion.

My 2019 did not have a rear sway bar when purchased. After reading and researching here, I decided to add a factory ford bar.
I agree with you also, as I am also happy with the way it improved the trucks handling. I tow a travel trailer, and it really settled the truck in cross winds. The addition was worth the cost, and wait on the backordered parts!!!

Jan 18, 2025 | 11:25 AM

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Kpoque

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Originally Posted by speakerfritz

I put in the front helwig only becuase the shape prevents rubbing with 37" tires

I’m considering this as a solution for my tire rub. 37x12.5R18 Nitto RG’s on 18x9 Method 322’s +18 offset. I’ve got a BDS 3” Radius Arm lift with Billstein 5100’s. Is your truck lifted as well? Just trying to get feedback from someone who swapped the oem sway bar with the Hellwig (#7712 for my 2020 F250 Platinum 6.7 PS) to confirm it cured the rub before I order the new sway bar. Thanks in advance!

Jan 18, 2025 | 07:32 PM

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Rwhjr

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Originally Posted by Kpoque

from all my experience a 37/12.50 on a 9” wheel at +18 offset you shouldn’t be rubbing.

is the axle for some reason not centered? Seems like you should be good regarding rub.

Jan 19, 2025 | 01:40 AM

#19

OX2

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Originally Posted by 2004Limited

I think your wrong, as too big rear bar will cause oversteer!

Yes, Suspension 101 really

Jan 20, 2025 | 10:11 AM

#20

Kpoque

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Originally Posted by Rwhjr

from all my experience a 37/12.50 on a 9” wheel at +18 offset you shouldn’t be rubbing.

is the axle for some reason not centered? Seems like you should be good regarding rub.

Rubbing on both left and right sides so I assume the axle is centered. Hellwig bar has less of a protruding “elbow”, which should keep it away from the tires at full turn. It’s also a much better sway bar, so should solve my rub and provide better sway control. Way cheaper than the Carli option. I’ve ordered it and will install it shortly after it arrives. I’ll provide an update.