Hellwig Sway Bar 7218 - Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Front Stabilizer Bar
Workhorse W20,W22 Models
Thank you for purchasing a quality Hellwig Product.
PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING YOUR INSTALLATION
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.
1. Remove the two most forward U-bolts on the front axle.
2. Install the Hellwig axle plate on the bottom of the axle with U-plate mounting holes facing inboard on the vehicle. Secure the
axle plates with O.E. hardware and torque to factory specifications. (See picture 1)
3. Locate frame brackets using the holes in the side of the frame rail forward of the axle. The holes on the driver side are used
for the steering box mount and on the passenger side the two holes are open. Remove two steering box bolts to mount drivers
side frame bracket. The frame bracket mounts to the inside of frame rail with the bushing tab inboard of the rail flange. (See
picture 2) Use caution when installing frame bracket on driver’s side. Install bracket under or behind all electrical and hard
lines. Secure frame bracket with hardware provided and torque to factory spec’s.
4. Repeat process on passenger side. Frame holes are open on passenger side.
5. Install endlinks to frame brackets. Leave loose at this time.
7218 (R-7218) 07/08/03
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