Rear Sway Bar - Hellwig vs Addco
#12
I have the Addco sway bar and I have no complaints. The install instructions are terrible but everything is self explanatory once you see all the parts. It took me about 30 mins. to install everything. Although the body leaned less in the turns, I was most impressed with the highway stability. Crosswind doesn't affect me as much and the truck seems to track straighter. I didn't really notice an improvement in traction but, then again, I don't make the power numbers like you.
#14
I have the hellwing rear. I only noticed the deal with huge winds...i get knocked around less now. I don't try to corner this pig like a car so i never noticed any difference on that. I also have caltracs, all went on the same time, so I have no clue if they helped with traction...I'd go to guess no way.
btw, my custom rear diff definitely hits when first installed (on a lift). The sway did have about a half an inch of resting room on it. Meaning if the diff wasn't there, it would travel another half an inch I'd go to guess. Since the install of the diff, it has calm down. You could slide a sheet of paper between the two when it is on the lift.
btw, my custom rear diff definitely hits when first installed (on a lift). The sway did have about a half an inch of resting room on it. Meaning if the diff wasn't there, it would travel another half an inch I'd go to guess. Since the install of the diff, it has calm down. You could slide a sheet of paper between the two when it is on the lift.
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btw, my custom rear diff definitely hits when first installed (on a lift). The sway did have about a half an inch of resting room on it. Meaning if the diff wasn't there, it would travel another half an inch I'd go to guess. Since the install of the diff, it has calm down. You could slide a sheet of paper between the two when it is on the lift.
I read the thread on your install a bit back. Glad I did or I would have no clue what you were trying to say. Drinking tonight?
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