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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 06:12 PM
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I too have been considering a rear sway bar on my 07. Had a Helwig on my 2nd gen. truck and it was worth it. Looks to me that the 3rd gen rear bars in addition to mounting rearward as opposed to forward mount with fastners over the frame kind of like a quasi U bolt affair. Wonder how that holds up in as far as movement is concerned?
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 11:01 AM
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Don't suppose someone with a Helwig Sway bar could post a picture of it installed? I would like to install one but may have an issue with the fifth wheel hitch.
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 11:24 AM
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Dodge does make a sway bar for our trucks, it's called a DUALLY!!!!!!
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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I have a dually
I haul stuff like its intended for
it NEEDS a sway bar

Id also like to see pics
WHAT IS A CLASS V SUPER HITCH?
is that the factory hitch or some aftermarket thing?
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 11:57 AM
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It's cold out here, but if I remember I'll take one tonight when I get home, the tough part is remembering.
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 12:54 PM
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Hellwig can not be installed with a Torklift Superhitch, however, Torklift is supposedly working on this. I believe they use some of the same holes for installation. I have a Reese Tow Beast Class V, and the Hellwig will work with it.
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 01:26 PM
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I installed the Helwig rear sway bar on my '05 - and I've been pleased with it's performance, whether or not I'm hooked to the GN. It allowed me to run 20psi less in the airbags for the same anti-sway performance, while softening the ride enough so the insides of all the JoBoxes don't get scattered over bumps.

They're even easier to install if you have 3 arms!
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by davedye
Hellwig can not be installed with a Torklift Superhitch, however, Torklift is supposedly working on this. I believe they use some of the same holes for installation. I have a Reese Tow Beast Class V, and the Hellwig will work with it.
soooo
can I use one with a factory hitch?
what about my B&W turnover ball?
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 03:42 PM
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I have the fifth wheel hitch, no issues with the helwig sway bar. It was a pretty easy install, seemed a bit to easy. The difference was noticed immediately. Feels like a sports car (well almost) afterwards .I have the sway bar with the air bags for my fifth wheel. Handles the fifth wheel like a dream. Now with the module tractor trailers are not a concern. Very rarely can one pass me. When the occasional one does virtually no movement. Even the middle lane not a problem. Worth every penny
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 06:16 PM
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My brother has one on his furd , and he said it stoped all the wheel hop.I will be getting one in the spring , because who could belive there older brother anyway.
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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Well, the rear swaybar does help resist independent spring compression.
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Agades
I have a dually
I haul stuff like its intended for
it NEEDS a sway bar

Id also like to see pics
WHAT IS A CLASS V SUPER HITCH?
is that the factory hitch or some aftermarket thing?

Hmmm. I haul 26K+ LBS with my DRW, and have never had any issue's. 44' Enclosed triple 10K LB axles, Generator mounted up top/front, welding machine, computer, tool cabinets, dual over head AC units, engine hoist, Pro Mod Firebird, 4 wheeler, you name it, and I slammed with it. I do not run air bag's either. Just what Dodge gave me, the stock leaf springs and stock shocks.
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 05:13 AM
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It snowed yesterday so there's a little salt on everything.

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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 05:15 AM
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