And keep in mind that not only is everyone's driving preference different, but our trucks weigh in differently too. I can easily see how the innermost (firmest) hole might be too stiff on a base Lonestar. I don't feel that it is on a fully loaded Limited. We've seen how the payload ratings can very by almost 1,000 lbs so having that much truck leaning over in a curve needs a little more persuasion.
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2019 RAM 1500 hellwig swaybar
- Thread starter Mikhail19Laramie
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Rampat
Ram Guru
What is your payload rating? I haven’t looked at mine yet.
Mine's 1,141 lbs. Those options add up...
Rampat
Ram Guru
Mines a Laramie Sport without the Pano roof and Ramboxes. It should be lighter, I’ll check soon.
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Quite a bit lighter, actually. There’s a great thread (somewhere on here) that breaks down the weight of each option. Excellent info for those who have yet to buy and need to “weigh” their options (pun intended).
AndreiV
Well-Known Member
Mine will be delivered Saturday, Does instruction comes with the torque specs ?
Neurobit
RAM Sorcerer
Yep. 25-30 ft-lb for the bushing u brackets.
On the links, those should be tightened until they bulge (in my case they didn't, I just tightened them until it stopped, which wasn't a whole lot).
On edit: You can reuse the stock bolts for the brackets if you don't own an Allen socket to use with the torque wrench (for the bolts that Hellwig supplies).
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If I recall correctly @Edwards, I believe our trucks were nearly identical (except for paint color). I was going to take it easy on mods for a while because it can be a sickness that doesn't end, but I bit the bullet and ordered one the other day. Seemed like one of those 'required items' that I just had to do. You sir, are costing me more time & money!
Rampat
Ram Guru
Just checked mine. It is 1484
My sincerest apologies. But you'll love it!
That’s a lot lighter!
Aries Ram
AriesRam
I'm definitely on board after reading all of the encouraging post. Also I have a the crew cab with 6'4" bed so I believe it will really benefit me. I just ordered, I'll have it Wednesday. I'm thrilled for the results.
Neurobit
RAM Sorcerer
You will love it. I know I do.
I have been on all three settings for a few days so far, to see how it feels. Went from stiffest to softest (current), but I think I will go back to the middle setting after trying all three. Very cool that you tune it to your preference.
Cheers,
AndreiV
Well-Known Member
Got mine installed today in the middle setting. Very happy with the planted feeling in the rear, definitely can feel the difference especially while doing 40mph wide turns. For reference, my available payload is 1,280lbs (full tank of gas, all addons, and myself included).
Rampat
Ram Guru
Finally installed mine. It’s been pouring here in Florida, I decided screw it, it’s just water, and installed it in the rain. I have to say I was expecting more. I started at the middle setting and while yes I can notice a difference it is not what I would call a big difference. While driving and quickly moving the wheel left and right there is still quite a bit of body roll. The faster you go the more noticeable it is. On ramp was pretty good, slower speed cornering was negligible. I’ll try the inner setting tomorrow.
Hmm. Looking at your config, your trucks seems several hundred pounds lighter than mine. Maybe the lighter truck makes the difference feel lesser?
Rampat
Ram Guru
Possibly but I keep hearing how it feels like it rides on rails from peoples posts and mine surely doesn’t. I will try the inner hole though and maybe that will make me happy.
