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Old 08-26-2005, 12:09 PM
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The Hellwig bar helps to stabilize the whole rear-end of the truck. The bar itself is bolted to the rear axle, then the end-links are bolted to the frame of the truck. The end-links have polyurethane bushings at each end that allow for some flexibility. With this configuration, the truck is much more stable. One example is when applying the brakes hard, the truck wants to nose-dive as weight is shifted forward and the rear wants to lift. With the anti-sway bar connected, it prevents the rear end from lifting. Instead, the whole truck tends to squat down. Cornering is improved also. The truck remains much "flatter" (side-to-side) in the corners, in other words, less body roll. These factors lead to a more stable towing experience.

Regarding the Unichip, I installed it within two weeks of the JBA's so I cannot provide feedback on it alone with regards to towing. However, immediately I noticed the shifting and throttle response is much 'crisper' and it would hold a gear longer, before shifting, especially if you're on the throttle merging into freeway traffic. Combined with the JBA's I am very happy!

I'm personally not familiar with the Equalizer hitch, so you might want to check out their web page for more info: http://www.equalizerhitch.com/
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My daily driver - 2008 Vios 'S' sedan. Tinted windows in the rear, TRD anti-sway bar for the rear, 17" rims - Samurai SC02 Hyper Black. TRD lowering springs. Megan Racing header.

My favorite ride - a 2001 SR5 4x4. With - RCD 6" lift, JBA Titanium coated headers, JBA y-pipe, Unichip PnP, ARB rd-129 air locker (rear), Camburg UCA's, custom front Sway-A-Way coilovers, custom Sway-A-Way's with remote reservoirs and billet mounts for the hind-quarters, PolyPerformance limit straps with adjustable clevis's, Stubbs Welding rock sliders and custom front skid plate, 315/75/16 Toyo Open Country M/T's, on all 4 corners wrapped around 16x8 MB Motoring Blitz rims, cryo'd 4.88's set up by Inchworm Gear, Trenz billet grill upper, T-Rex billet grill lower, on board VI-AIR aircompressor and 3 gallon air tank, AutoMeter A-pillar pod with trans temp gauge (sending unit in the tranny pan), Long Tru-Cool LPD tranny cooler, 10" Flex-a-Lite tranny cooler fan w/thermostat, TRD billet oil filler cap, TRD air filter, TRD dual exhaust, and TRD add-a-leaf rear springs. Superlift TruSpeed Speedo Recalibrator. Warn Trans4mer system with a 9.5ti winch running Amsteel Blue winch line. Budbuilt traction bar. Staun tyre deflators. Spitz Lift portable crane. Marlin Crawler 1.5" wheel spacers. Our home away from home, 2004 Outback 26RS travel trailer with 15" MB Motoring Blitz rims to match the Tundra.

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