Hellwig Sway Bar
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Hellwig Sway Bar
Hey Guys,
Could somebody post on how to install the front and rear Hellwig sway bars?
I'm itching to put these on my 02 Ex ASAP..
Is it an easy install?
How handy do you have to be?
How long will it take?
Any special tools required? Any drilling into the frame needed?
Thanks in advance...
Big Rig
Could somebody post on how to install the front and rear Hellwig sway bars?
I'm itching to put these on my 02 Ex ASAP..
Is it an easy install?
How handy do you have to be?
How long will it take?
Any special tools required? Any drilling into the frame needed?
Thanks in advance...
Big Rig
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I just installed a rear anti-sway on my X last weekend and it took a couple of hours by myself. They come with instructions. If you have 2wd I would recomend driving up on some ramps but do not jack up, see instructions ....
No drilling or special tools required . you should already have a front anti-sway or are you going for a heavier one .... ?
No drilling or special tools required . you should already have a front anti-sway or are you going for a heavier one .... ?
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Check your shocks. If they are leaking, this would be a good time to replace them. You see, when you install the rear Hellwig bar, the shocks will come undone. So, if you are going to replace the rear shocks, this is a good time.
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just ordered a rear bar for my 01 PSD X 4x4. I have a 31' prowler that I have not really towed very far yet except home from the sell. A little shakey but I already put bilstiens on all around. Really anxious to feel the difference.
Wes
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the destructions with my rear bar was terrible,1 quick e-mail to hellwig-n-viola!! i was graced with perfect digi photo's--step by step,positively the most productive mod to the x- to date (waitin on my landyots to seal the deal)
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New to the site. This thread is what iI came here for. Good info. TY
Where did any of you get you Hellwig? what kind Of $$$ are we talking about for it?
Also the lanyot radius, I can't even find those on the net. Any sugeestions?
Where did any of you get you Hellwig? what kind Of $$$ are we talking about for it?
Also the lanyot radius, I can't even find those on the net. Any sugeestions?
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Originally Posted by taylorj
Is the Hellwig bar from jc whitney the same ? It's in the catalog for $160.
Jeff
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All of this is getting mind boggling.
I have hads the "White knuckle" experiences towing and never want them again. So watever it takes to get my "X" tow worthy is a must. My family is important to me. Now it seems I need new tires too. Any good "E" rated 285/75/16 in an AT tread pattern out there? Also, still can't find the Landyots.
Thanks for all the good answers and suggestions. You all rock.
I have hads the "White knuckle" experiences towing and never want them again. So watever it takes to get my "X" tow worthy is a must. My family is important to me. Now it seems I need new tires too. Any good "E" rated 285/75/16 in an AT tread pattern out there? Also, still can't find the Landyots.
Thanks for all the good answers and suggestions. You all rock.
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i just removed my helwig rear swaybar from my 00 psd EX 4x4. while i have edlebrock shocks (way to stiff of a ride and would recomend anything but) the sway bar was the cause to vibration on the highway and clunking noises over bumps. it does not have lock washers and comes loose to make noise.
i plan to but the sway bar on ebay if anyone wants it.
Chaz
i plan to but the sway bar on ebay if anyone wants it.
Chaz