Hellwig? Hell, yeah!

[HSKR R/T]

Are you guys using the middle setting? Installing mine this weekend

Went straight to the inside hole for stiffest setting. I like not having any body roll and the stiff feel. Have a Hotchkis sport suspension on my 00 Dakota R/T.

 

[c3k]

Two weeks in...this is still amazing. It just locks in the rear...

(Middle hole.)

 

[FLArebel]

Thanks for the feedback! I installed mine on the middle setting. Rides so nice. I’m curious how it will ride in the tightest setting so I’ll probably give it a shot

 

[jessed1]

Just ordered mine for $196 from AAFES, thanks to those that reminded me that they were on there, save a few bucks.

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Hmm, trying the link but when I search for any parts - I get nothing. Does the AAFES auto parts website have issues at times? I was able to login and see the 1st page, just nothing beyond it.

 

[c3k]

Hmm, trying the link but when I search for any parts - I get nothing. Does the AAFES auto parts website have issues at times? I was able to login and see the 1st page, just nothing beyond it.

It's a pita to find the site. Links don't work. You've got to login and then search. (Sorry, not on home computer or I'd try to step through how I find the aafes garage link. It was not straight forward.)

 

[jessed1]

It's a pita to find the site. Links don't work. You've got to login and then search. (Sorry, not on home computer or I'd try to step through how I find the aafes garage link. It was not straight forward.)

Thanks, I have found the AAFES Parts Store. After I login, I see links to all kinds of parts (tonneau covers, bug shields, etc.) and a search function. No matter what I click on, I get a blank page.

 

[dbark]

Hmm, trying the link but when I search for any parts - I get nothing. Does the AAFES auto parts website have issues at times? I was able to login and see the 1st page, just nothing beyond it.

I didn't really have a problem, once I got to the auto parts site I just put "Hellwig 7709" in the search bar and it came right up.

 

[Nsleone]

Just ordered the sway bar and end links, will be lowing the rear 2" at the same time I add the bar. Will report back with the results.
One thing to note is the end links are now almost $140 Bummer

 

[c3k]

Just drove the mountains of western NC, around the Blue Ridge Parkway, but on side roads.

I -thought- I was impressed with the anti-roll capabilities of this Hellwig before. Well, now I KNOW I'm impressed. Hairpin turns were fun with no body roll. Amazing difference.

 

[nc_beagle]

I installed mine two days ago. Ended up with the softest setting because I was having a little trouble getting it into the middle holes and tiny ants started attacking me so I got mad and just used the setting that worked. This truck is pretty wide so I haven't pushed it around any corners yet but it did feel a little tighter when I took it out today.

I was explaining it to a friend who was riding with me (who couldn't believe i installed it myself--which shows what he thinks of my mechanical abilities.) About that time we heard a noise behind the truck. He said "there goes your sway bar" and for a minute I feared he was right and had accurately assessed my mechanical abilities, but I didn't hear anything dragging and nothing was on the road behind us. I checked at our destination and it was still there, securely fastened. I think it was just a rock in the tires that broke loose.

 

[Eighty]

I installed mine two days ago. Ended up with the softest setting because I was having a little trouble getting it into the middle holes and tiny ants started attacking me so I got mad and just used the setting that worked. This truck is pretty wide so I haven't pushed it around any corners yet but it did feel a little tighter when I took it out today.

I was explaining it to a friend who was riding with me (who couldn't believe i installed it myself--which shows what he thinks of my mechanical abilities.) About that time we heard a noise behind the truck. He said "there goes your sway bar" and for a minute I feared he was right and had accurately assessed my mechanical abilities, but I didn't hear anything dragging and nothing was on the road behind us. I checked at our destination and it was still there, securely fastened. I think it was just a rock in the tires that broke loose.

^^^I don’t care who you are, that’s funny

 

[bigdodge]

anyone have pictures? before and after?

 

[1awesomelaw]

Just ordered the sway bar and end links, will be lowing the rear 2" at the same time I add the bar. Will report back with the results.
One thing to note is the end links are now almost $140 Bummer

Where did you order your end links from and why change them? I asked the same thing and was suggested no need to change them. Just saying.

 

[1awesomelaw]

Two weeks in...this is still amazing. It just locks in the rear...

(Middle hole.)- That's what she said...

 

[Nsleone]

Where did you order your end links from and why change them? I asked the same thing and was suggested no need to change them. Just saying.

I ordered direct from hellwig. probably could have saved a few bucks somewhere else, saw a few for mid 130's but id rather support them directly for making such a great product according to everyone. Got the end links because im lowering the rear 2" and the sway bar needs to be level with the ground.

 

[Bl@ck_R@M_21]

I apologize if this is a ridiculous question but I was wondering if there are any positives or negatives to tire wear if any ?

 

[HandyCruiser]

Just ordered mine from AAFES. What a great deal! The Exchange Auto Parts Store is at this link:

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[Idahoktm]

I ordered direct from hellwig. probably could have saved a few bucks somewhere else, saw a few for mid 130's but id rather support them directly for making such a great product according to everyone. Got the end links because im lowering the rear 2" and the sway bar needs to be level with the ground.

Mid $130's? Where?

 

[nc_beagle]

Having noted that when I installed my Hellwig, the middle hole seemed smaller, I finally crawled back under to try again to use the middle holes. Still no luck. I can use the outer and inner holes, fine, but the middle ones won't work. I took a tape measure down and as best as my vision would allow in tight quarters, the outermost and innermost holes are 1/2" and the middle one is 3/8". I have to assume this is not normal?

 

[nc_beagle]

Here, I have the end links in the innermost position. Seems like they used a smaller drill bit on the middle hole?