Just removed front sway bar, can this be welded or not?

[HangmanNY]

I removed the front swaybar yesterday on my 2015 RAM 1500 Big Horn.

I saw the rust on the ends and where the bushing brackets attached. I use a 4 inch grinder with a flap disc sanding pad.

There are splits in both ends. Can this be welded or not? I took a picture of the decal and apparently that’s not showing up as a part number.

As I understand it Helwig is not making front stabilizer bars for this truck. Does anyone know the correct part number? I think the Moog sway bar bushings I bought was 36 mm to fit this bar.

I don’t know if there’s another company out there that’s making a quality front stabilizer bar. Or should I stick with Mopar?

The old end links are shot. I have a pair of the Suspension Maxx adjustable heavy duty end links. There was it going to go in when I suspension components.

The truck has 160,000 miles on it. Aside from the last one and a half years it spent most of its time in New York State.

Please let me know your thoughts?

Thanks!

 

[Dean2]

Those are pretty large cracks. I would invest time and try to find someone making a heavy duty version for your model. If I could not find an after market I would put a new one on before I tried to weld something that has obviously had a lot of stress put on it and has exceeded its rated cycles.

 

[HangmanNY]

I found this online. However, the bar looks straight and doesn’t have the exact profile of the original Mopar front swaybar. They say it fits my vehicle.

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Let me know your thoughts about this?

The bar looks straight.

When I replaced the rear sway bar with the upgraded 1” Helwig package, it had the same exact profile as the original one.

 

[Dean2]

Get hold of Nick and talk to him. He is a true expert. I haven't owned a 1500 in a very long time so I am not as familiar with what aftermarket sway bars work and which don't.

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[HangmanNY]

I will reach out to him again. I purchased the Eibach Pro lift kita & Core UCA from him.

 

[Adamcr68]

I removed the front swaybar yesterday on my 2015 RAM 1500 Big Horn.

I saw the rust on the ends and where the bushing brackets attached. I use a 4 inch grinder with a flap disc sanding pad.

There are splits in both ends. Can this be welded or not? I took a picture of the decal and apparently that’s not showing up as a part number.

As I understand it Helwig is not making front stabilizer bars for this truck. Does anyone know the correct part number? I think the Moog sway bar bushings I bought was 36 mm to fit this bar.

I don’t know if there’s another company out there that’s making a quality front stabilizer bar. Or should I stick with Mopar?

The old end links are shot. I have a pair of the Suspension Maxx adjustable heavy duty end links. There was it going to go in when I suspension components.

The truck has 160,000 miles on it. Aside from the last one and a half years it spent most of its time in New York State.

Please let me know your thoughts?

Thanks!

I replaced mine a while back, at the time there was no aftermarket for a 4x4, but oem is very solid IMO.
Mine was rusted enough to concern me, no cracks, it ended up not being as bad as I thought but no regrets replacing it.
Several members here run without the front sway bar for various reasons, report no problems, don’t know if you want to try that.
I didn’t drive mine without it, so can’t say one way or the other, but have no reason to doubt their experience.

 

[Adamcr68]

I found this online. However, the bar looks straight and doesn’t have the exact profile of the original Mopar front swaybar. They say it fits my vehicle.

Belltech RAM 1500 1-3/8-Inch Front Anti-Sway Bar 5465 (09-18 4WD RAM 1500) - Free Shipping

FREE SHIPPING! Enhanced Handling Performance. The Belltech 1 3/8-Inch Front Anti-Sway Bar significantly improves vehicle handling by enhancing steering responsi

www.americantrucks.com

Let me know your thoughts about this?

The bar looks straight.

When I replaced the rear sway bar with the upgraded 1” Helwig package, it had the same exact profile as the original one.

I believe that is for a 2wd.

 

[HangmanNY]

I replaced mine a while back, at the time there was no aftermarket for a 4x4, but oem is very solid IMO.
Mine was rusted enough to concern me, no cracks, it ended up not being as bad as I thought but no regrets replacing it.
Several members here run without the front sway bar for various reasons, report no problems, don’t know if you want to try that.
I didn’t drive mine without it, so can’t say one way or the other, but have no reason to doubt their experience.

I already bought new Suspension Maxx Heavy Duty adjustable front end links. They were expensive. So I plan on putting a new front stabilizer bar in. I also have a brand new set of Moog 36mm sway bar bushings.

I will be replacing a lot of front end components. New lower control arms, inner and outer tie rods. Eibach Pro Lift kit, and CORE upper control arms that I bought from Nick.

 

[HangmanNY]

I believe that is for a 2wd.

I put in all of the information on my truck. They’re saying that it’s a four-wheel-drive 2015 RAM Big Horn. I sent a message to their website. They said someone would call me back. I have to question why the bar is straight? And does not follow the original contour of the Mopar version?

 

[Adamcr68]

I already bought new Suspension Maxx Heavy Duty adjustable front end links. They were expensive. So I plan on putting a new front stabilizer bar in. I also have a brand new set of Moog 36mm sway bar bushings.

I will be replacing a lot of front end components. New lower control arms, inner and outer tie rods. Eibach Pro Lift kit, and CORE upper control arms that I bought from Nick.

I have the same end links, have seen them recommended many times, you’re going to feel like your driving on rails by the time you finish.

 

[Adamcr68]

I put in all of the information on my truck. They’re saying that it’s a four-wheel-drive 2015 RAM Big Horn. I sent a message to their website. They said someone would call me back. I have to question why the bar is straight? And does not follow the original contour of the Mopar version?

I’m almost positive that is not going to be for a 4x4, you’ll find it will be too long in addition to the bends not being 90% versus the 45% the 2wd is, but I have been wrong plenty of times and did mine awhile ago.

 

[Wild one]

I put in all of the information on my truck. They’re saying that it’s a four-wheel-drive 2015 RAM Big Horn. I sent a message to their website. They said someone would call me back. I have to question why the bar is straight? And does not follow the original contour of the Mopar version?

Nobody makes a swaybar for the front of a 4X4 4th Gen.That one won't fit. According to Hellwig the factory bar is hard to beat,so they decided not to make one for the 4X4's

 

[HangmanNY]

Nobody makes a swaybar for the front of a 4X4 4th Gen.That one won't fit. According to Hellwig the factory bar is hard to beat,so they decided not to make one for the 4X4's

So therefore, I have no choice but Mopar? I’m assuming that they have price fixing. That no matter where I buy this from it’s going to be the same price? Does anybody know the correct part number on this front sway bar?

I remember when I ordered the Moog bushings they were 36 mm. And made to fit that front stabilizer bar.

Thanks.

 

[Dean2]

So therefore, I have no choice but Mopar? I’m assuming that they have price fixing. That no matter where I buy this from it’s going to be the same price? Does anybody know the correct part number on this front sway bar?

I remember when I ordered the Moog bushings they were 36 mm. And made to fit that front stabilizer bar.

Thanks.

There actually is a VERY big difference by calling around. Try the Mopar parts from the sponsor list here, then the other online Mopar OEM sites. I save over 50% ordering online and still pick the part up at my local dealer so there are no shipping charges. You may also want to check Rock Auto, they sell a lot of OEM much cheaper than the dealer.

 

[olyelr]

This mopar site looks like they have them..

https://store.mopar.com/oem-parts/mopar-front-stabilizer-bar-5154681aa

 

[Wild one]

So therefore, I have no choice but Mopar? I’m assuming that they have price fixing. That no matter where I buy this from it’s going to be the same price? Does anybody know the correct part number on this front sway bar?

I remember when I ordered the Moog bushings they were 36 mm. And made to fit that front stabilizer bar.

Thanks.

There are 2 differant sized bars if i remember right,but it's been awhile since i was looking into the front swaybar.If you don't tow or haul alot,you can run with out the front bar with no issues till you find a replacement. My old truck never had a front bar ,i took it off the truck when the truck was still basically new, the bar is still sitting in my shed,as i sold the truck and forgot the front bar wasn't on it when i sold it. Replacing the front bar isn't really something you need to be in a panic to replace,so you have lots of time to shop around. I used to play in the mountains a fair bit,and never even noticed the front bar being gone.

 

[HangmanNY]

This mopar site looks like they have them..

https://store.mopar.com/oem-parts/mopar-front-stabilizer-bar-5154681aa

That’s actually a thinner front sway bar than the one that came with the truck

The one that I removed was 36 mm. Which translates to 1.417 inches. And I already have a pair of new Moog bushings to fit that bar.

If anyone knows the correct part number for this thicker heavier front sway bar, please let me know?

 

[HangmanNY]

There are 2 differant sized bars if i remember right,but it's been awhile since i was looking into the front swaybar.If you don't tow or haul alot,you can run with out the front bar with no issues till you find a replacement. My old truck never had a front bar ,i took it off the truck when the truck was still basically new, the bar is still sitting in my shed,as i sold the truck and forgot the front bar wasn't on it when i sold it. Replacing the front bar isn't really something you need to be in a panic to replace,so you have lots of time to shop around. I used to play in the mountains a fair bit,and never even noticed the front bar being gone.

I believe you are correct about that. I remember when I ordered the new Moog bushings it was for a 36 mm front sway bar.

Does anyone possibly have a part number on that 36 mm sway bar?

 

[Dean2]

I believe you are correct about that. I remember when I ordered the new Moog bushings it was for a 36 mm front sway bar.

Does anyone possibly have a part number on that 36 mm sway bar?

Easiest is to phone dealer, give him your vin. Get part number and his price. Then you can price shop.

 

[HangmanNY]

Easiest is to phone dealer, give him your vin. Get part number and his price. Then you can price shop.

I just called the local dealer in Florida and gave him my VIN number
He quoted me $895

That’s why people call them the “stealership”!

I’ll look online. Does anyone know the part number for the heavier front sway bar? I believe it’s 1.417 inches thick. Or a hair over 36 mm.