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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 08:36 PM
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alright i have been wanting some of your guys input
for the sway bar upgrade for our trucks
what are some you guys running?
front and back?
is it a noticable difference?

i dont like the cornering effect of my 1500 ecsb
i think a sway bar kit would fix it for me

you guys got any input?
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 10:23 PM
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i added a rear bar off an escalade. its in the writeup section on how to do it.

it was probably the best handling mod ive done and it makes a huge difference
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 02:11 AM
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i have a 2004 reg cab long bed with hellwig front and rear sway bars, huge improvement...strongly recommended, much less body roll and a more tight feeling all around, i think you'd be happy with them.
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 02:20 AM
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following this
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 06:34 AM
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isnt the hellwig kit in summit racing website?
i seen that kit it had the front and back to replace with
the bigger diameter bar.
and it was the best price i could find for a front and rear kit

good to hear that it is a good one

lets keep it coming,
if youve replace the sway bar, please share

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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by DR132
i have a 2004 reg cab long bed with hellwig front and rear sway bars, huge improvement...strongly recommended, much less body roll and a more tight feeling all around,i think you'd be happy with them.
+1 Installed Hellwig’s 7685(F) and 7800(R) on my NNBS ECSB. Excellent upgrade.
Least expensive source was from Amazon Direct...they're drop shipped via ‘free’ S&H directly from Hellwig.

Truck & SUV Sway Bars | Hellwig Products


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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 03:45 PM
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^good picture...amazon is where i got mine too. they're priced great and i was really impressed with the quality of the pieces. i'd been wondering how well the spare tire would fit there with the rear bar in the way, looks like it clears fine. i don't keep my spare there. i would also recommend to anyone interested to throw on a set of performance shocks at the same time if you haven't already...
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by splinter
+1 Installed Hellwig’s 7685(F) and 7800(R) on my NNBS ECSB. Excellent upgrade.
Least expensive source was from Amazon Direct...they're drop shipped via ‘free’ S&H directly from Hellwig.

Truck & SUV Sway Bars | Hellwig Products


I think I might bite the bullet on one of these. How was the install on the rear? Any holes to be drilled? Have to jack it up and remove wheels?

Also, what shocks is everyone running?

Thanks!
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 11:36 PM
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I'm using Hellwig f+r. They are heavy and solid compared to the stock hollow bar I took off. Mine was all bolt on, but check the instruction pdf for your specific model.
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Old May 3, 2012 | 10:07 PM
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very nice splinter
thanks for the picture
looks awesome
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