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Old 11-07-2007, 02:12 PM
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Hellwig Rear Sway Bar

Another option appears to be available for anyone wanting a rear sway bar.......

New SEMA Product: Hellwig Rear Sway Bar For Toyota Tundra


@digg@ Hellwig Product Company displayed their new sway bars for the 2007 and newer Toyota Tundra at the SEMA show last week, which feature a heavy-duty rear sway bar assembly for the medium-duty Toyota Tundra. Manufactured with a CNC-laser cut heavy-gauge material, these sway bars are made of 4140 heat treated alloy steel for maximum strength and rigidity. The bar is finished in a special Hammertone coating that holds up to the most extreme weather and enviornment conditions. The sway bar kit retails for $325.00 USD and can be found at your local performance shop.

Here's a link to the Hellwig web site, They also state that they have a million mile warranty.......

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Old 11-22-2007, 08:54 PM
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I just finished installing my Hellwig anti-sway bar kit today. The kit was missing a pair of washers and tube of lubricant but Hellwig shipped me those items after their customer service guy did a parts inventory with me over the phone to identify the discrepancy. They were also helpful in clearing up installation questions I had.
The actual installation went well and after doing a test I found the ride to be more stable with, of all things, less sway during sharp maneuvers. Given that everything continues like it is I'd say this item is well worth the money and effort.
My kit was purchased on ebay for $240 + $20 shipping. The vendor is Never Enough Auto so you can probably look at the product there. The only problem I had in this transaction is the kit arrived at my house with the parts scattered within the main shipping carton because an inner carton had broken open in transit. They have to work on their shipping practices.
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Old 11-23-2007, 12:54 AM
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Glad everything worked out for you Hank. It would be great if you could take some pics of it and how it is mounted so all of us could compare it with the TRD sway bar.
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Old 11-23-2007, 10:11 AM
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Is the Hellwig heavier than the TRd?
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Old 11-23-2007, 10:25 AM
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Good choice for someone who doesn't want a red bar.
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Old 11-23-2007, 10:49 AM
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One difference I did notice according to their description they have adjustable end links. What's the low and high range they can be adjusted too? This could be a benefit to anyone who plans on raising or lowering their truck.
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Old 11-23-2007, 08:26 PM
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The Hellwig anti-sway bar is basically W shaped with the 2 bottom "points" flattened about 5" wide. These sections are clamped with U-bolts and brackets to the bottom of the axle through plastic bushings that allow the bar to rotate within. At the bar's ends are 3 holes from which you choose one to bolt the end link. The other end of the end link, about 15" long (adjusted by you to to keep the geometry correct), fastens to a bracket you bolt to the frame just behind the wheel. The bracket goes where the front 2 bolts on the tow frame are. (You can see these bolts clearly from under your wheel well.) When installed the bar is horizontal and the end links rise perpendicularly, looking something like shocks would. As stated, the 3-positions give you optional connections to control the anti-sway effect. They claim the outer hole has the smaller effect and inner hole the stronger. I picked the middle position for no special reason. The bland gray color makes the bar indistinguishable from the rear unless you are looking for it. Those ugly blue Bilstein shocks are bad enough that I don't want any other clashing colors on my truck. If I can get my camera to work I shall take pictures and post them. Meanwhile, if you need any other info please don't hesitate to ask.
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