2019 RAM 1500 hellwig swaybar

[Neurobit]

I’m running the middle setting as I’ve done since day one. Has or is anyone on the stiffest setting ?

Tried all three. On softest right now, but middle was fine also. The stiffest setting was too much for me (rear wheels just bounced too much on crappy Houston roads).

 

[Bellpa]

I started on the middle one also and switched to the softest. Middle was a tad more stable, but the softest setting absorbs road crap so much better and is still an upgrade from stock! Love it.

 

[Ellisstrong]

Yeah I just switched to the softest from the middle this past weekend and I definitely like the way it feels on the rough roads better.

 

[PorBoy]

That’s weird as Jersey has some rough behind roads and the middle setting takes them all in stride. Houston must really be a problem lol.

 

[swheeler1996]

Would it be best to switch it to the heaviest setting if planning to tow heavy? I will likely start in the middle and then try the softest but do on occasion tow a toyhauler.

 

[UKreject]

Just made the switch to Hellwig sway bar. Left it on soft setting. I'm delighted so far. The roads here in Wisconsin are absolute crap with constant freeze thaw cycle chewing up the blacktop. Truck seems firm over the bumps but not a harsh feeling. It is a definite improvement over stock.

 

[Kxlexus]

I prefer the stiffest setting. Don’t really notice any harshness to the ride but it does take out more of the wallowing feel. I drive some roads with a lot of turns and switchbacks and the stiffest setting makes the truck handle much better

 

[Jwrichardson]

I’m running the middle setting as I’ve done since day one. Has or is anyone on the stiffest setting ?

I literally put it on the stiffest setting since day one, have nothing else to compare it to!

 

[_StangPGH]

I literally put it on the stiffest setting since day one, have nothing else to compare it to!

Same, plenty of crap roads in PA no issues for me.

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[Neurobit]

That’s weird as Jersey has some rough behind roads and the middle setting takes them all in stride. Houston must really be a problem lol.

Yeah, our roads

Same, plenty of crap roads in PA no issues for me.

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You won't have "issues". Just a bouncier ride.
Drivability and comfort are pretty much diametrically opposed. We have to find the happy medium between comfort and body roll. That's the great thing about these bars being adjustable.

 

[PorBoy]

True and again as we all know we all like what we like lol. I’m just glad that this bar has been a win / win for so many of us.

 

[Talpa]

I’m running the middle setting as I’ve done since day one. Has or is anyone on the stiffest setting ?

I am, love it!

 

[bfp9]

Yup - had 45 mins before an appointment and installed my bar. Transformed the ride of the truck.

Cordless impact, and some wrenches is all you need.

Completely planted the truck.

If anyone is on the fence about this, I thoroughly enjoy driving the truck now. No more skipping laterally mid turn hitting a bump. Planted, and rides well.

For the cost, this and the pedal commander have been the two best things I’ve done to my truck.

 

[Jwrichardson]

Same, plenty of crap roads in PA no issues for me.

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I'm in WV, so you already know.....

 

[Pino F]

Is it as effective also with the air suspension or is it more for the other types?

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[Ellisstrong]

Is it as effective also with the air suspension or is it more for the other types?

Pino


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Works great with the air suspension

 

[Edwards]

Is it as effective also with the air suspension or is it more for the other types?

Pino


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Yes, just as effective. It doesn't matter what kind of suspension you have. They all sway or lean when cornering and the sway bar is designed to counteract that. Many of us here, myself included, have the air suspension and find the Hellwig to be a "why didn't this come from the factory?" accessory. It makes that much of a noticeable difference in street driving.

 

[bfp9]

Just as a note - I just checked all the bolts and two of the sway bar bracket bolts were about a half to a full turn loose. I added a tiny bit of loctite to them to prevent them from backing out.

If you install the bar, I’d recheck the bolts and links real quick to ensure they haven’t loosened any during the first 500 miles of driving.

 

[Neurobit]

Just as a note - I just checked all the bolts and two of the sway bar bracket bolts were about a half to a full turn loose. I added a tiny bit of loctite to them to prevent them from backing out.

If you install the bar, I’d recheck the bolts and links real quick to ensure they haven’t loosened any during the first 500 miles of driving.

Great advice.

 

[UKreject]

I was going to use Moog end links with the Hellwig but they are not much thicker than stock. So Is it necessary to use beefier end links? Sway bar still on soft setting and enjoying improved ride.