Hellwig Sway Bar 55868 - Manual (Page 4)

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15. Re-install coil springs and attach shock absorbers to axle bracket. Torque shock bolts to factory speci-
fication. Set axle at ride height before proceeding with installation.
16. Assemble end links as shown in diagram. Assemble end links by inserting bushings first and then in-
ner sleeve into outer sleeve of end link.
Fully lubricate bushings before installation. Install 9/16”
nut on threaded section of end link before assembling the two halves together as shown.
IMPOR-
TANT NOTE - The end link threads are NOT powder coated so that the end links can be
threaded together. To prevent corrosion, it is advised to lightly coat the exposed threads with
black spray paint after adjusting to desired length.
17. Attach end links to frame mounting bracket using 7/16 X 2-1/4” bolts and locknuts.
Leave loose for
adjustment later.
18. Lubricate the D shaped bushings and place them onto the straight areas of the bar on each side of the
center hump as close to the outside bend as possible. See photo (1).
19. Hold sway bar up to the axle and locate the position on the axle tubes to mount the u-bolts.
Be sure to
put the U-Bolts Under Any Brake Lines, Wires or Hoses on the Axle to Avoid Any Possible
Damage. The threads of the U-Bolts will point down.
20. Place the saddle brackets onto the U-Bolts on the axle tubes. Place the U-Plates over the D shaped
bushings on the bar and attach the bar to the U-Bolts and saddle brackets with the flat washers and
Stover locknuts provided.
LEAVE LOOSE AT THIS TIME to allow for adjustment later.
21. Position sway bar on axle so that it clears all frame mounted components including fuel tanks, brake
lines, fuel lines, exhaust pipes etc. Sway bar can be rotated back and forth on axle to maximize clear-
ance.
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Attach modified
rubber strap to
mounting bracket as
shown using 5/16”
bolt washers and
locknut.
55868(R-55868) 12/03/09