Hellwig Sway Bar 7821 User Manual
Installation instructions, Rear stabilizer bar
7821 ( R-7821)
01/19/04
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Rear Stabilizer Bar
7821 Ford Lightning 1999-2003
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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.
Place sway bar over the differential housing as shown in photo 1.
2.
Install D-Bushings on the bar in the approximate mounting area.
3.
If vehicle has brake tee mounted as shown in picture 2 - Disconnect vent tube and remove bolt. Place thick washer under
brake tee as shown in picture 2. Reinstall bolt and connect vent tube.
4.
Attach U-bolts, saddle brackets and U-plates as shown in photo 1.
Make sure the U-bolts are under the brake lines. DO NOT
TIGHTEN.
5.
Attach end links to frame brackets and install 4-hole frame bracket on driver’s side rail using the stud plate and J-bolt in bottom
hole as shown in picture 3. The stud plate installs behind the large slot or hole in the frame rail. The J-bolt hooks over the rail
flange and inserts through the lower hole in the frame bracket. Tighten stud plate to 50 ft-lb. Tighten J-bolt to 30 ft-lb.
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