Hellwig Sway Bar Purchase$$$$

[MajorMalfunction]

I would think it should be level in normal setting but I would contact hellwig and see what they say.

That’s what I was thinking as well. It’ll be in Normal or Aero 99% of the time at speed when you need more sway control. The time it’s in Off Road 1 or 2 speeds are much slower and sway less of an issue for sure.

Anybody else have thoughts?

 

[Mr. Grumpy]

AAFES has them back in stock.

 

[Bub]

Would the sway bar have an adverse impact on articulation? The Jeeps and PW have sway bar disconnects to help with off road traction.

 

[cervelo15]

Just put mine on yesterday and took a 5 min spin to settle it with some twisty curves and it definitely makes an improvement. It’s comparable to my wife’s Mercedes which is a lot of fun to drive because of how much it sticks to the road. Looking forward to getting it out on a longer haul, which may happen today.

Took me over an hour to install through some intense conversation with my daughter about what’s better, My Little Pony or Pokémon?:


Saturdays are for the boys, and little girls!

 

[NewLove]

Just put mine on yesterday and took a 5 min spin to settle it with some twisty curves and it definitely makes an improvement. It’s comparable to my wife’s Mercedes which is a lot of fun to drive because of how much it sticks to the road. Looking forward to getting it out on a longer haul, which may happen today.

Took me over an hour to install through some intense conversation with my daughter about what’s better, My Little Pony or Pokémon?:
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Saturdays are for the boys, and little girls!

What setting?


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[cervelo15]

What setting?


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Middle setting/hole, which seems to be the consensus starting point. I might ratchet it up to the tightest setting, but will give it a few weeks to settle in and see what happens

 

[Mountain Whiskey]

So when ordering a zone or bds lift, do they come with the end links or do you need to order the 7883 from Helwig?

I am assuming the actual bar is the same.

 

[cervelo15]

So when ordering a zone or bds lift, do they come with the end links or do you need to order the 7883 from Helwig?

I am assuming the actual bar is the same.

I think the bar is the same size, the links are just longer to accommodate the lift

 

[Jeffjad]

So when ordering a zone or bds lift, do they come with the end links or do you need to order the 7883 from Helwig?

I am assuming the actual bar is the same.

I'm almost positive zone 6" and BDS 4" and 6" come with extended end links so you would only need the bar (7709).

 

[d15nonvtec]

Got mine installed last week. I had it powder coated the same color as the Etorque badge on the hood, well close to it anyways.....

 

[NorthStar]

Got mine installed last week. I had it powder coated the same color as the Etorque badge on the hood, well close to it anyways.....

I very well may be wrong as it could be the angle of the picture but it appears it is installed upside down.

 

[d15nonvtec]

I very well may be wrong as it could be the angle of the picture but it appears it is installed upside down.

Ends are facing up like they are supposed to and Hellwig will tell you this is non directional bar

 

[NorthStar]

Ends are facing up like they are supposed to and Hellwig will tell you this is non directional bar

Your comment surprised me so I called Hellwig a moment ago and the rep told me it is supposed to point down. I asked her if they are a non-directional bar whereupon she replied they are direction and it needs to be pointed down just like the one that was installed at the factory. I asked if this was stated anywhere in their instructions or on their website as my doesn't state this but I was told it should point down thus I installed it that way...her response was it does not state it anywhere but it should be pointed down.

To each their own...and I'm not saying your right and I'm wrong or vice versa - just that Hellwig can't seem to put out consistent information. I hope the quality control of their bars is better than their information control.

 

[d15nonvtec]

Your comment surprised me so I called Hellwig a moment ago and the rep told me it is supposed to point down. I asked her if they are a non-directional bar whereupon she replied they are direction and it needs to be pointed down just like the one that was installed at the factory. I asked if this was stated anywhere in their instructions or on their website as my doesn't state this but I was told it should point down thus I installed it that way...her response was it does not state it anywhere but it should be pointed down.

To each their own...and I'm not saying your right and I'm wrong or vice versa - just that Hellwig can't seem to put out consistent information. I hope the quality control of their bars is better than their information control.

i'll flip it, it's really not a big deal. i just dont see how it will react any differently.

 

[TNRamGuy]

i'll flip it, it's really not a big deal. i just dont see how it will react any differently.

don't flip it, see post 208, I think you are installed correct. the center of the bar should point down as compared to the ends of the bar. so that when suspension is completely unloaded the middle of your bar does not bump the diff. If you ask Hellwig some will say point up some say point down. that depends on what part of the bar they are talking about.

 

[securityguy]

If the center piece (U-shape) that goes around the diff is pointed at an upward angle, it is UPSIDE DOWN!

 

[d15nonvtec]

don't flip it, see post 208, I think you are installed correct. the center of the bar should point down as compared to the ends of the bar. so that when suspension is completely unloaded the middle of your bar does not bump the diff. If you ask Hellwig some will say point up some say point down. that depends on what part of the bar they are talking about.

mines pretty level

 

[securityguy]

mines pretty level

That looks correct...love the color.

 

[Jeffjad]

mines pretty level

Looks correct to me as well.

 

[NorthStar]

mines pretty level

Either way, it looks damned good painted! Great idea!