No need to worry about the length of your end-links. Just level the bar with the ground and attach the links to either of the three wholes in the bar. Forward most hole is the stiffest, which is where I have mine set. There are a couple dozen threads around here that contain pics if you want to see what it looks like level with the ground. Keep on truckin'.

 

No need to worry about the length of your end-links. Just level the bar with the ground and attach the links to either of the three wholes in the bar. Forward most hole is the stiffest, which is where I have mine set. There are a couple dozen threads around here that contain pics if you want to see what it looks like level with the ground. Keep on truckin'.

I think I recall the install instructions for my '06 DC saying the bar was supposed to be raised up slightly on the link end (not parallel with the ground). Could the parallel settings be for earlier year Tundras or earlier Hellwig models?

 

I think I recall the install instructions for my '06 DC saying the bar was supposed to be raised up slightly on the link end (not parallel with the ground). Could the parallel settings be for earlier year Tundras or earlier Hellwig models?

Just checked on my recall by looking at my install instructions that came with the bar. "Adjust end links so that the center hump of sway bar is parallel with the ground and the arms angle up slightly."

Also checked the Hellwig site for current install instructions and they say "Adjust end links so that the arms of sway bar are parallel with the ground". So, sorry for speaking too soon, and possibly hijacking the thread.

Fred

 

Here on TS, there is no such thing as thread hijacking. Right fellas?

 

level or a few degrees of incline shouldn't matter. just don't go all duck dynasty wild with it. if the ears are too low, you won't get very many threads of the link to grab which can't be good.

 

just in from chasing breaking up a cat fight between the houses. had the flashlight and took a peek under the tundy. my rsb has the ears at a rch of an incline from level. i know i must have ended up with it this way to ensure enough threads were grabbing. just make sure both end-links are at equal lengths when you attach them to the bar.

 

Ok. Looks I have mine kind of too low. My ears are parallel with the grounds and it looks like the hump is flat to slightly down.

I may adjust them up slightly. My rear end seems to be bouncing all over the place.....aka way too stiff.

 

bouncing and way too stiff are way different things.

the angle of the bar has less to do with the stiffness than the hole you used to mount the links to the bar. hole towards front of truck is stiffest, hole towards rear is softest. if using the rear hole is too stiff for you, send the bar back and consider it a learning lesson that not everyone likes the ride with decreased sway/body roll.

 

I run mine closest to the axle for the stiffest action. The softest setting felt too sloppy to me but to each his own. It's windy here and the tightest setting does the best against side gusts especially on bridges.

 

I should rephrase. I like the more controlled ride in the rear. What I don't like now is how I feel the front does not match the back. Looks like I may have to change out the front bar or maybe doing the poly steering bushing upgrade.

 

Yes I understand what you're saying. That is why I put a hellwig on the front to match the rear. The front felt really odd with the stock sway bar and having matched bars gives it a really good feel especially when cornering.

 

Hellwig recommends starting with the 3rd hole (the hole furthest from the axle), then moving forward one hole at a time until you like the ride. The 3rd hole is considered their "standard" bar size. And every hole you move forward would be equivalent to increasing the bar diameter by 1/8". The thicker the bar, the more firm the ride. That is how Dave @ Hellwig explained it to me.