Hellwig Sway Bar 7085 User Manual
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7085 ( R-323 )
05/16/07
TORQUE TABLE
BOLT SIZE: 3/8” = 20-30 ft. lbs. – 7/16” = 35-45 ft. lbs. – ½” = 50-70 ft. lbs. – 9/16” = 70-90 ft. lbs.
SAFETY:
BEFORE STARTING YOUR INSTALLATION, BE SURE TO SET PARKING BRAKE AND CHOCK
TIRES.
NOTE:
TO EASE INSTALLATION AND TO PROPERLY ADJUST BAR, THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE
MUST BE ON THE SUSPENSION, AS IF DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD.
DO NOT RAISE VEHICLE BY FRAME.
NOTE:
THIS SWAY BAR IS DESIGNED TO MOUNT BELOW THE REAR AXLE WITH THE ARMS
TOWARDS THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE.
1. Place the U-bolts over the axle tubes just to the inside of the lower shock mount brackets. Position
the U-bolts under the brake lines at the axle so no damage can occur when the U-bolts are tightened.
2. Place the sway bar under the axle tubes so that the flat areas of the bar are slightly rearward of the
axle. SEE PHOTO (3).
3. Position the D-bushings on the flat areas of the sway bar to line up with the U-bolts on the axle.
Place the U-plates over the bushings. Install the saddle brackets on axle U-bolts. Raise the sway bar
and attach the U-plates onto the U-bolts with mounting hardware provided. Leave loose at this time
to allow for adjustment later.
4. Locate the frame brackets. Install the end links on the short leg of the frame brackets as in photo (2)
end link , flat washer , end link bushing. Insert thru hole at the frame bracket , install bushing , flat
washer and steel; sleeve. Locate the pre-drilled holes on the vehicles frame in front of the rear axle
assy. Using the threaded plate w/pigtail attach the frame bracket from the outside with the short leg
pointing towards the drive line assy. Do the same to opposite side. Leave loose at this time to allow
adjustment later. SEE PHOTO (4).
5. Raise the sway bar arms up to the mounted frame brackets. Complete the end links assy, washer ,
bushing , sway bar, bushing, flat washer and lock nut. SEE PHOTO (2). Tighten just slightly that
the bushings start to bulge or damage can occur to the poly-bushings.
6. With the sway bar properly aligned, sway bar center at the axle and the end link assemblies straight
up and down as possible. Torque mounting hardware at the axle and vehicle’s frame to specified
rates. Check for clearance on all under carriage components, electrical wires, exhaust, shocks, brake
and fuel lines.
7. Test drive your vehicle re-check your installation re-adjust and tighten as needed. After one week of
driving re-check your installation. Re-check regularly on a monthly basis thereafter.
ATTENTION INSTALLER:
BE SURE THAT THE CUSTOMER RECEIVES THIS INSTRUCTION
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