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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 "Hellwig sway bar", within the Handling Improvements forum, part of the Technical & Vehicle Assistance Forums category.
I got my Hellwig swaybar in the mail on Tuesday. After opening the box and reviewing the components by use of the instructions, realized that I have been shipped the wrong u-plates. WTF! So I called Hellwig and talked to a representative and he said that he would send out the correct u-plates yesterday. With any luck I should get them tommorrow.
Has anyone else had this problem with recieving the wrong u-plates.
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2003 Tundra Imperial Jade TRD offroad Performance modifications
2.5 Revtek Lift, Skidrow Automotive Skidplate
285x75x16 Goodyear Wrangler ATS, 16x8 Ivan Stewart Wheels
Hellwig anti-sway bar w/ Custom Front Range Offroad Quick-Disconnects
4.30 ring and pinion gears, TRD Dual Exhaust, TrueFlow filter, Superlift TruSpeed Cosmetic modifications
Debadged, De-decaled and De-labeled sun visors
Pace Edwards Retractable Cover, Toyota Sport Grille
TRD radiator cap, TRD oil cap
RS 3200 Plus Upgrade Modification wishlist
TRD or JBA titanium headers
JBA or possible custom y-pipe
TRD supercharger
IPT valve body mod
Custom Offroad Bumper
Demello offroad sliders
rear disc conversion
Moonroof and power sliding rear window
Where does it ever end
Well, I got the correct parts today and got done installing my Hellwig Swaybar about an hour ago. Wow! Nice results. I havent had to much time to test drive it but did go through the main streets by house. The truck handling is definitely better. But I did notice that even though the handling is better it is still a lifted Tundra . It will never handle like a little european sports car. But I was taking 90 degrees right turns at 50 and truck stayed with me, however you definitely could feel the backend started to slide out if you took the turn to hard. to all the people that recommended this product.
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2003 Tundra Imperial Jade TRD offroad Performance modifications
2.5 Revtek Lift, Skidrow Automotive Skidplate
285x75x16 Goodyear Wrangler ATS, 16x8 Ivan Stewart Wheels
Hellwig anti-sway bar w/ Custom Front Range Offroad Quick-Disconnects
4.30 ring and pinion gears, TRD Dual Exhaust, TrueFlow filter, Superlift TruSpeed Cosmetic modifications
Debadged, De-decaled and De-labeled sun visors
Pace Edwards Retractable Cover, Toyota Sport Grille
TRD radiator cap, TRD oil cap
RS 3200 Plus Upgrade Modification wishlist
TRD or JBA titanium headers
JBA or possible custom y-pipe
TRD supercharger
IPT valve body mod
Custom Offroad Bumper
Demello offroad sliders
rear disc conversion
Moonroof and power sliding rear window
Where does it ever end
Well, I got the correct parts today and got done installing my Hellwig Swaybar about an hour ago. Wow! Nice results. I havent had to much time to test drive it but did go through the main streets by house. The truck handling is definitely better. But I did notice that even though the handling is better it is still a lifted Tundra . It will never handle like a little european sports car. But I was taking 90 degrees right turns at 50 and truck stayed with me, however you definitely could feel the backend started to slide out if you took the turn to hard. to all the people that recommended this product.
Thats great to hear! I'll probably order one in the next few weeks. It sounds like a necessary mod.
I've had the Hellwig bar on for about a week and have driven it on the highway and local streets. I definitely can say that I don't have to slow way down for turns anymore. The truck feels more responsive and doesn't lean way over in turns like it used to.
I think it would really speed things along if you got a friend to help you during installation, as it is a bit hard to handle underneath the truck with one hand while tightening bolts with the other. Like I said in an earlier post, I had to use a plastic bucket to hold it up while I tightend bolts, and bucket didn't respond very well when I needed the bar "just a little higher".
I will join everyone else who have this added to their Tundra and say this is worth it.
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JT 2002 SR5, Thunder Grey, Access Cab, 4.7, Off Road pkg, 4WD, Toyota Bedliner, Bed Extender, Limited Slip Diff, ABS Add Ons: Toyota Tube Steps, Leer 700 Lid, Curt Front Mounted Receiver Hitch, WeatherTech Window Vents, WeatherTech Front Floor Liners, Cabela's Aux Back Up Lights, Hellwig Rear Anti Sway Bar, Skid Row Front Skid Plate, Fumoto Valve, SP Rotors and Hawk Pads, SnowSport SnowPlow Have on workbench: Total Chaos Steering Gear Bushing kit, Autoxray 6000
Last edited by JTs02Tundra; 07-22-2005 at 06:20 PM.
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I see almost monthly posts on the sway bar and people buying it for the first time. Looks like this would be a good item to go for a group buy on again.
Just a thought any imput from you folks?
Kevin
Took the truck out to run it through the paces. Wanted to know how the truck did on windy country roads and normal day driving. So I took the truck out to the Ortega 74. Those of you living in the Orange County area know where I am talking about. Before the drive was a handful, but now with the Hellwig antisway bar the once jaunty drive now seems like a Sunday drive. Test drive at 70mph at 8:00 PM felt very relaxing with the nice summer breeze. I give this product a . Thnks Guys
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2003 Tundra Imperial Jade TRD offroad Performance modifications
2.5 Revtek Lift, Skidrow Automotive Skidplate
285x75x16 Goodyear Wrangler ATS, 16x8 Ivan Stewart Wheels
Hellwig anti-sway bar w/ Custom Front Range Offroad Quick-Disconnects
4.30 ring and pinion gears, TRD Dual Exhaust, TrueFlow filter, Superlift TruSpeed Cosmetic modifications
Debadged, De-decaled and De-labeled sun visors
Pace Edwards Retractable Cover, Toyota Sport Grille
TRD radiator cap, TRD oil cap
RS 3200 Plus Upgrade Modification wishlist
TRD or JBA titanium headers
JBA or possible custom y-pipe
TRD supercharger
IPT valve body mod
Custom Offroad Bumper
Demello offroad sliders
rear disc conversion
Moonroof and power sliding rear window
Where does it ever end
Just had sway bar installed on 2wd Tundra AC and what a difference, I noticed the first turn I made. I also had the Bilstein shocks 6024,6025 before I installed the sway bar the shocks did make a little difference, but with both items is is GREAT!!!! Had INLAND WHEEL CENTER install the sway bars but their main product is WHEELS a lot of WHEELS all make for Trucks, SUV Cars and High end cars. www.inlandwheel.com
Does anyone have a copy of the instruction that come with the sway bars? I bought a Hellwig Anti-Sway Bar off a fellow TS'er, but he had lost the original instructions.I checked out Tremo's How to, but it seem that those are tips additional to the instructions. Any help would be greatly appriciated.
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2003 SR5 V6 5 speed 2wd Access Cab
Nerf Bars,Tonneau cover, Wet Okole seat covers,WeatherTech Weatherflectors,TRD18" wheel Package,Trd Cat Back Duals, Eclipse CD5423, Boston Pro 6.5front, Boston NX67 rear, JL Audio 300/4, Debadged, Hood Protector, Trd and All Weather Floor mats,TRD Air Filter, Hellwig Anti-Sway Bar
You may have to gently bend the brake tubing away from the U-bolts that go over the axle housing. I put a couple of washers under the bolt to allow the brake tubing clamp to fit farther away from the housing. No contact with brake tubing is ever smart.
If one side fits the end links, and the other doesn't, jack up one rear wheel or the other until the fit is easy. Fishing the bolt through the frame on the driver's side is a challenge, but it can be done. Don't mash the end link bushings too much...just a slight bulge is good. I set the bar up on a box under the axle while I attached the U-bolts and saddles. I used a dab of moly brake grease on the bushings.
Anyone have the torque values for the bolts?
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
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So I called Hellwig and talked to a representative and he said that he would send out the correct u-plates yesterday. With any luck I should get them tommorrow. 
. It will never handle like a little european sports car. But I was taking 90 degrees right turns at 50 and truck stayed with me, however you definitely could feel the backend started to slide out if you took the turn to hard. 
to all the people that recommended this product. 
Thank You
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