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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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Now when I added the rear sway bar, I added energy suspension bushings and end links to the front bar to tighen it up. I believe this helped.

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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 07:47 PM
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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.
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 07:47 PM
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I ordered front and rear addco sway bars, the front one arrived but I am still waiting on the rear... I will post up my thoughts after I install them...
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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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.
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by dewmanshu
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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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 10:18 AM
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Cool, I might have to add sway bars to the never-ending list now LOL
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 10:57 AM
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are any of you guys running the rear sway bar with a flip kit?

i cant seem to find one that will work with a flip kit....sorry dont mean to thread jack
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by KySilverado
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?
LMAO....maybe I was. I love reading my crap days later.
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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Roger Ive been wanting an anti sway bar aswell as everyone else here it appears did you get part# HEL-7634 or Hel-7800 is there a difference That you know of?

Thanks in advance.
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 01:30 PM
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Oh Ok I see part# HEL-7634 is for 2''-4'' dropped trucks and HEL-7800 is Not.
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