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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 07:05 PM
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Rear Sway Bar

Anyone installed a rear swaybar on thier truck? Did it make any differance?
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 07:50 PM
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Yes and yes.

I installed the Hellwig Rear Sway Bar. Definitely help stablize the rear end when towing, but it also helped minimize sway/roll on curves even empty.

I paid around $250 for the kit and took maybe an hour to install in the driveway.

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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 07:57 PM
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Did you have to do any drilling or welding for the kit? Also did it make any issues with clearance for the spare or any other parts?
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 08:24 PM
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Did the same with Hellwig...no welding and easy to put on, helps with my slide-.in camper
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 10:02 PM
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Helwig Sway Bar installed on my truck as well. Easy install, no interferences. Does what it is supposed to do. Takes out roll and sway running empty, also takes out roll and sway when towing. Really nice addition, worth it's price/cost to add. Dodge used to have the rear sway bar as standard equipment.


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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 10:15 PM
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Ye I ment to ask about this along time ago and today I saw a 2nd Gen that had one so it reminded me to ask.

Where r u guys buying the Hellwig kits from?
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 10:35 PM
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I have been interested in this mod as well, especially if it also helps when unloaded. I found one at www.truckspring.com for $265.
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 02:53 AM
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I have the RoadMaster bar on my truck. It is larger diameter than the Hellwig and it mounts wider on the axle too.
Made a HUGE difference to my truck's handling when the camper is on-board.
-Mark
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