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Old May 8, 2008 | 10:19 PM
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Hellwig installed!

Well folks, I had the first modification done to the new to me Ex. After having the "wandering feeling", I went ahead and had the rear Hellwig anti sway bar installed today. Needless to say, it already made a difference. In a short trip on the highway, with 5 men in the car, I had to swerve suddenly to get out of the way of a stack of 2X4's on the road. Swerved around and back in the lane like nothing happened! Now, I will hook up to the trailer and take it for a spin to see how it tows! Thanks to everyone's help!
 
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Old May 9, 2008 | 01:30 AM
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I'm surprised yours didn't already have one.

They certainly make a difference on 4x4's! It my first mod as well, on my 2000.
 
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Old May 9, 2008 | 07:11 AM
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I have an 05 4x4 and it came with the sway bar. Is your's different?
 
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Old May 9, 2008 | 07:40 AM
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Mine did not have one. I have been told (not sure how true) that it needs to ahve the haevy duty tow package on it for the ex to have the sway bar. That also includes the tow mirrors, which might be my next mod!
 
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Old May 9, 2008 | 08:46 AM
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IIRC, yours was a former rental vehicle. I have not seen a single one that came with a bar. I have found scratches on the roof of every rental X I've looked at!!!
 
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Old May 9, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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Yes, me too! That's why I sent you the message to look at for it! I did not, but was lucky enough to not have damage on the roof, but did see two scratches that I buffed out. I would make sure that anyone with a former rental knows to check out the roof!
 

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