New Hellwig link question

stevekx · #1 (**permalink**) 01-03-2008, 07:48 AM

I just got the "new improved" links for the Hellwig rear sway bar. Did anyone install it recently? I had an old bar and ordered the new links but it came without instructions

How do you get the round bushings into the links? I was able to press them into the link without the metal bolt sleeves, but not able to do so with the sleeves inside the bushing. When I tried to put the bushing in first then the sleeves, the sleeves cut into the bushing about half way in.

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GORILLA · #2 (**permalink**) 01-03-2008, 10:00 AM

hi, my suggestion is to go to there web site and contact them directly.
they will email you everything you need,parts list, installation instructions, including pictures if available.
they did it for me.
speak with nancy souza at 1 800 367 5480
fax 1 800 890 5480
nsouza@hellwigproducts.com
or
nancy@hellwigproducts.com
hope it helps,
gorilla

stevekx · #3 (**permalink**) 01-03-2008, 02:05 PM

Thanks it worked like a charm, they emailed the instruction.

I was doing the bushing installation the proper way but for some reason the sleeve would not go into the bushing. Maybe should use more WD40 on it.

GORILLA · #4 (**permalink**) 01-03-2008, 02:16 PM

i was glad i was able to foward you the info, that was useful.
gorilla

mcook76 · #5 (**permalink**) 01-08-2008, 09:41 PM

I have those new links in my kit purchased on Dec. 24. I put some of the green grease that came with the parts on both the metal sleeve and the housing for the bushing. I helped it in tapping it with a deadblow hammer.

BadKarma · #6 (**permalink**) 01-08-2008, 09:52 PM

What is the difference between the old link and the new ? I have one on my '03 and would consider purchasing the new links if they make a difference.

mcook76 · #7 (**permalink**) 01-08-2008, 10:18 PM

The old links look like rods with bushings and nuts. The new ones are bigger rods with circular sleeves welded on each end. I'm not sure if there's a difference in performance.

stevekx · #8 (**permalink**) 01-09-2008, 08:11 AM

I got them becasue the old bolt style link broke several times.

Hellwig did not sent me the right parts when I purchased the new links, they did not sent me any greese or instructions. I used regular greese from my greese gun and WD40. Hopefully the new design will not break, if it does I am done with Hellwig.