How difficult is it to install a Hellwig
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How difficult is it to install a Hellwig
I bought a Hellwig rear sway bar for my 01 Ex. How difficult is the installation? is it just a matter of bolting it on or are there some particular adjustments that need to be made? Thanks!
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I was wondering the same thing also. I just bought an '04 X and am having the Roadmaster Active Suspension put on and was thinking of adding the Hellwig at the same time. The installer likes the RAS so much he said that I would not need the rear sway bar but I'm not so confident. I leave on a trip with my 28' TT in about 3 weeks and don't want any surprises.
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the instructions that come with it REALLY stink....best i can help you with is this...
i made an adjustment after taking this picture..there are sleeves around the end links...i cut them and the end link threaded rod to make the bar parallel with the truck frame..it's a bit of a puzzle, but overall the install is easy...make sure you use the locking nuts anywhere you don't want something falling apart..LOL
i made an adjustment after taking this picture..there are sleeves around the end links...i cut them and the end link threaded rod to make the bar parallel with the truck frame..it's a bit of a puzzle, but overall the install is easy...make sure you use the locking nuts anywhere you don't want something falling apart..LOL
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Originally Posted by william_04_x
the instructions that come with it REALLY stink....best i can help you with is this...
i made an adjustment after taking this picture..there are sleeves around the end links...i cut them and the end link threaded rod to make the bar parallel with the truck frame..it's a bit of a puzzle, but overall the install is easy...make sure you use the locking nuts anywhere you don't want something falling apart..LOL
i made an adjustment after taking this picture..there are sleeves around the end links...i cut them and the end link threaded rod to make the bar parallel with the truck frame..it's a bit of a puzzle, but overall the install is easy...make sure you use the locking nuts anywhere you don't want something falling apart..LOL
Originally Posted by stugpanzer
I bought a Hellwig rear sway bar for my 01 Ex. How difficult is the installation? is it just a matter of bolting it on or are there some particular adjustments that need to be made? Thanks!
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Originally Posted by stugpanzer
I bought a Hellwig rear sway bar for my 01 Ex. How difficult is the installation? is it just a matter of bolting it on or are there some particular adjustments that need to be made? Thanks!
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Originally Posted by ocboat
Can this be installed without jacking up the back?
A couple of things I ran into when installing mine.
The new U-Bolts are 1/2". The ones I took off my '05 were 3/8"...I had to drill out the stock shock mount to accept this larger U-Bolt.
I unbolted my shocks from the shock mount that goes around the axle...I got tired of fighting with the shock mount while trying to compress the shock and line up the U-Bolt...so I gave up and simply unbolted the shocks from the lower mount and then re-bolted the shock mount to the axle with the new U-Bolt and then re-installed the lower shock/bolt.
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Originally Posted by X_Hemi_Guy
I installed mine with OUT jacking up the truck...
A couple of things I ran into when installing mine.
The new U-Bolts are 1/2". The ones I took off my '05 were 3/8"...I had to drill out the stock shock mount to accept this larger U-Bolt.
I unbolted my shocks from the shock mount that goes around the axle...I got tired of fighting with the shock mount while trying to compress the shock and line up the U-Bolt...so I gave up and simply unbolted the shocks from the lower mount and then re-bolted the shock mount to the axle with the new U-Bolt and then re-installed the lower shock/bolt.
joe.
A couple of things I ran into when installing mine.
The new U-Bolts are 1/2". The ones I took off my '05 were 3/8"...I had to drill out the stock shock mount to accept this larger U-Bolt.
I unbolted my shocks from the shock mount that goes around the axle...I got tired of fighting with the shock mount while trying to compress the shock and line up the U-Bolt...so I gave up and simply unbolted the shocks from the lower mount and then re-bolted the shock mount to the axle with the new U-Bolt and then re-installed the lower shock/bolt.
joe.
Anyway, I like the Hellwig, but the RAS made a much larger difference.
Ryan
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Originally Posted by islander1808
I am about to do both as well plus the Bilsteins. I hope my kid takes a long nap!!!!
- Unbolt STOCK shocks top and bottom.
- Install Hellwig
- Install Bilsteins (rears will be banded...keep them banded until installed)
- Install RAS
I put it in that order because...I had my RAS on and it raised the rear of the Ex by ~1.25"...which fought me to get the shocks on in a banded state...I was afraid to RELEASE the new shocks until bolted...after I cut the band and the expanded 1/8" with GREAT FORCE...I knew I had made the RIGHT decision!
joe.