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Handling ImprovementsTechnical discussions regarding sport suspensions, performance sway bars, shock absorbers, lowering kits and handling improvement systems.
This is a discussion thread titled "Helwig anti-sway bar question", within the Handling Improvements forum, part of the Technical & Vehicle Assistance Forums category.
Could somebody direct me to a thread concerning the helwig anti-sway bar. A friend mentioned it to me the other day and I had no clue what he was talking about. I have seen threads on Tundra solutions but....Im not sure what they are for and why one would need it.
__________________ 2004 Salsa Red Pearl DC Limited 4x2
Toyota Mods:
Accessory Meter / Leather / LSD / Moonroof / Tow Package / Rear DVD System / 6 Disc Changer / Challenger Step Boards / Carpet Mats / Toyoguard
My Mods:
Debadged / Line-X / Window Tint to Match Rears / Hellwig Anti-Sway Bar / ORW Steering Rack Bushings / RAPS / VSE Subwoofer / USA SPEC iPod Adapter / Pop&Lock Power Tailgate Lock / Unichip / JBA's are back on / Gibson Exhaust
An antisway bar reduces the vehicle's lean when it goes around curves. A rear bar also reduces understeer...the tendency for the vehicle to continue straight even though the front wheels are turned. Oversteer, to be avoided, is when the vehicle turns more than the angle of the front wheels dictate.
The Hellwig antisway bar (also called sway bar or stabilizer bar) makes the Tundra handle much better...it just feels "lighter" around curves, if that makes any sense.
Ken
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You get what you inspect
Not what you expect.
S&S Long Tube Hi-Torque Headers
TRD/Eaton Limited Slip Differential
Gibson exhaust system
Hellwig Rear Antisway Bar
Sylvania Xenarc H.I.D. X1010 Auxiliary Low Beam Driving Lights
Schaeffer Engine Oil, ATF, Differential Oil
Racor LFS22825 full-flow transmission filter
Towing a 21' Bigfoot trailer using a Hensley Arrow hitch, Jordan brake controller, McKesh mirrors
I got mine from Summit Racing . It arrived promptly with most of the correct hardware. They had the best price, much less than I could find it locally (even with shipping factored in). I think that it was $137.00 plus $20.00 for shipping.
I installed it alone in a little over an hour and I was taking my time. Member "tremo" has a link in his signature line with photos and tips for installing. It was a big help.
MODS: TRD LSD w/4.88's| TRD Headers | Flowmaster 50 Series SUV | TRD Supercharger | Hellwig Rear Sway Bar (custom end links) | TOYOTA Power Antenna | Rear "AIR RIDE" w/ on board compressor | De-badged | Raybrig Headlights & Nokya yellow Foglights | Keyless Upgrade to Full Alarm | Toyota Air Filter | Horn Mod | Map Light Mod | Back Seat Mod | Nurf Bars | AXIS Wheels w/315/75-16 Yokohama Geolander MT + | Home Link | SUPERLIFT Tru-speed-speedo Recalibrator | McKesh Mirrors l 3" Body Lift w/Poly Body Mounts l Gap Gaurds l Stainless Brake Lines l Poly Sway Bar Bushings l Poly Rear Leaf Spring Bushings l Clear/Red/Clear Tailights l Black Corners & Headlight Assy's l Diff breather Mod l Nu-Image Blue Flame Gauges l Eclipse AVN5435 w/ Rev Cam & 8 disk changer l Custom rear roll pan w/lights l RCD 6" lift w/ 3" blocks and AAL l Camburg UCA's l High Lift Jack l Daystar Front & Rear Bumpers l 4 Hella Black Magic Lights l Budbuilt Trac Bar l ICOM 706 MKIIG l Doran tire pressure sensors
23 yrs with TOYOTA
MDT/Shop Foreman/FINDLAY TOYOTA
ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician
Official Pro Comp Certified Installer & Dealer
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Where do you guys purchase your Hellwig Sway Bars?
Where do you guys purchase your Hellwig Sway Bars?
NOTATAION: The thread "Where do you guys purchase your Hellwig Sway Bars?" has been merged with "Helwig anti-sway bar question" as they pertain to the same topic matter. --- Possum
I bought mine from: www.suspensionconnection.com. (part #7641T) The price I paid was $150.00 not including shipping which I believe is $30.00. Shop around for the best price. Unfortunatly, after buying mine I did find a place in Atlanta, GA. with a cheaper price by about $50.00. Any who, just my advise. My dealing with Suspensionconnection was great and the part came to me within 5 or 6 days.
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_______________________________________ James
2003 Toyota Tundra SR5(Phantom Gray)
Mods: Acc plugs, DL, RS2003 Free Up, Sway Bar,
Dual Flow Master, CarbonTail lights, E-Z Top bed
cover,TRD air filter, FOB mod, Glass sensor mod,
Chrome step bars, Bull bar W/skid plate,
Chrome TRD Brake Light,Clear Corner Lights,
IS Rims(285/75/R16), EZ-Lift Leveling Kit,
Billit Antenna, Viper 791xv Remote Start
I also got mine at summitracing.com. It was $168 shipped.
__________________ 2004 Salsa Red Pearl DC Limited 4x2
Toyota Mods:
Accessory Meter / Leather / LSD / Moonroof / Tow Package / Rear DVD System / 6 Disc Changer / Challenger Step Boards / Carpet Mats / Toyoguard
My Mods:
Debadged / Line-X / Window Tint to Match Rears / Hellwig Anti-Sway Bar / ORW Steering Rack Bushings / RAPS / VSE Subwoofer / USA SPEC iPod Adapter / Pop&Lock Power Tailgate Lock / Unichip / JBA's are back on / Gibson Exhaust
Hi all,
I have read alot here on sway bars and by now am convinced that it will be my 1st mod (side steps willbe a close second!!)
however i still have a few questions.
I see alot have installed them - are they something you can do at home or are all you folks that have installed them mechanics with access to a Garage/pit and more tools than the average Joe who has basic tools .
I have read about the down side when off roading - What about in Snow/ice - I live in Northeast - will this truck handle poor on back roads in a snow storm or Ice storm with the bar installed or will it handle better ( i don't see myself to be offroading any time soon!!!)
Is there a "How to" in here ( I will be joining up soon to see these) for an '04 DC
Is there anyone that has it on the '04 DC and are there any issues pertaining to this model and the installation of hellwig's
Helwig anti-sway bar question
James 
Easy!
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