Hellwig Sway Bar Purchase$$$$

[Jeeper]

Hellwig could really simplify this and take the questioning out of orientation by marking the ends drivers side and passenger side...smh

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[Mountain Whiskey]

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.

So are you saying it should be pointed down? Not up, right? Down?

 

[securityguy]

So are you saying it should be pointed down? Not up, right? Down?

Down slightly or somewhat LEVEL.

 

[NorthStar]

So are you saying it should be pointed down? Not up, right? Down?

The center of the sway bar that goes behind the pumpkin should point downward, not up. I simply replicated the way my Mopar sway bar was installed by disconnecting it from the truck and dropping it to the ground. I then overlaid the Hellwig and installed it in the same orientation.

If it’s incorrect, it’s because they installed it wrong at the factory and Hellwig failed to provide clear instructions!

 

[IvoryHemi]

Your question got me thinking. I think the air suspension does provide a firmer effective spring rate while towing (evidenced by the lack of sag even with a substantial tongue weight). That firmer spring rate could provide a more stable ride when towing. Could be why I’m not feeling any significant stability improvement while towing. Just a theory.

Thanks. Only reason I would get it is for towing, so I may just pass on this then

 

[Nova90]

Couldn't have been that hard for them to mark each side so that there was no confusion

 

[redneck]

Thanks. Only reason I would get it is for towing, so I may just pass on this then

i have the air suspension & 4x4 my factory sway bar was solid & just as heavy as the hellwig i bought it anyway & installed it on the stiffest setting & no change

 

[Neurobit]

i have the air suspension & 4x4 my factory sway bar was solid & just as heavy as the hellwig i bought it anyway & installed it on the stiffest setting & no change

Really? My 2019 OEM sway bar was hollow and about a third of the weight of the Hellwig.
Do 2021s come with beefier ones now?

 

[securityguy]

i have the air suspension & 4x4 my factory sway bar was solid & just as heavy as the hellwig i bought it anyway & installed it on the stiffest setting & no change

Are you sure about that??? The sway bar is the sway bar regardless of trim level and suspension and the OEM bar is far lighter and not nearly as "solid" as the Hellwig.

 

[securityguy]

Really? My 2019 OEM sway bar was hollow and about a third of the weight of the Hellwig.
Do 2021s come with beefier ones now?

They do not Neuro...same as the 2019 so not sure what redneck was smoking

 

[Neurobit]

Are you sure about that??? The sway bar is the sway bar regardless of trim level and suspension and the OEM bar is far lighter and not nearly as "solid" as the Hellwig.

Beat you to it… LOL

 

[Neurobit]

They do not Neuro...same as the 2019 so not sure what redneck was smoking

That’s what I thought.

 

[Jeffjad]

i have the air suspension & 4x4 my factory sway bar was solid & just as heavy as the hellwig i bought it anyway & installed it on the stiffest setting & no change

I call BS

 

[Trooper4]

Changed to the Hellwig and made a big change and I have air suspension. Got rid of the body roll and mushy rear end feel.

 

[grimreefer]

Yeah... my stock sway bar was hollow and lighter as well.

 

[securityguy]

Changed to the Hellwig and made a big change and I have air suspension. Got rid of the body roll and mushy rear end feel.

Yep...same here Trooper!

 

[CMil527]

Made a difference on mine as well!

 

[redneck]

I call BS

Yep I guess the 21 longhorns changed the factory sway bar cause it's solid it is 1/8 smaller in diameter Than hellwig and I didn't notice any difference in trailer sway.

 

[Jeffjad]

Yep I guess the 21 longhorns changed the factory sway bar cause it's solid it is 1/8 smaller in diameter Than hellwig and I didn't notice any difference in trailer sway.

I'm not trying to be a di** but I still call BS. Throw those bad boys on a scale for weight comparison and let me know what the difference is.

 

[redneck]

I'm not trying to be a di** but I still call BS. Throw those bad boys on a scale for weight comparison and let me know what the difference is.

I'll try to weigh them this weekend