Hellwig Sway Bar

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Installed a Hellwig rear sway bar on my 2018 Ram yesterday. Wow, what a difference it made in handling. I was a bit skeptical that I would notice any difference, but could tell immediately that the rear end felt more planted. I put it in the middle hole and I think it's perfect. Very impressed. The OEM sway bar feels like a toy compared to the solid steel Hellwig. Highly recommend the upgrade.
 

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Installed a Hellwig rear sway bar on my 2018 Ram yesterday. Wow, what a difference it made in handling. I was a bit skeptical that I would notice any difference, but could tell immediately that the rear end felt more planted. I put it in the middle hole and I think it's perfect. Very impressed. The OEM sway bar feels like a toy compared to the solid steel Hellwig. Highly recommend the upgrade.

Been thinking about one myself. How hard was install? I want a red one . Wonder if they come powder coated red.


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They are simple to install and like was said you can feel the difference right away.
 

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Does it eliminate the side to side rocking when going over small bumps?
 

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By far the best upgrade I've done so far
 
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Been thinking about one myself. How hard was install? I want a red one . Wonder if they come powder coated red.


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Install was very easy, even for me. Took about 45 mins. That included finding my tools, swaping out sway bars and putting everything away.
 
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Does it eliminate the side to side rocking when going over small bumps?

Only took it out for a short drive but the rear end is much more planted now. I'm expecting it to perform much better over bumps in regards to side to side rocking.
 

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What setting did you use? Middle
 

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Pretty sure 69 used the middle setting and is happy with it..
 

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Yeap middle for me as well, very happy with it set there big difference over stock IMO.
 

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I haven’t tried the middle on mine, I’m using the furthest out
 

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Good to hear, I read some reviews that weren't great saying while it's larger diameter it's thinner wall tubing? They were less than impressed. Can't recall where - another forum, or maybe amazon review, not sure. I'll be adding rear coils soon and will prob do this at same time.
 

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The Hellwig is for sure no question about it heavier than the stock one so it being thinner is not true.
 

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I have never seen a hellwig bar that's smaller or lighter than oem
 

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For what it is worth. First Hellwig sway bar for my 86 Dodge Ramcharger. Had two more since. Always impressed with quality and the difference they make in handling and ride.
 
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