Hell Bent Steel 1994-2012 Dodge Ram Solid Axle 4X4 Front Anti-Sway Bar Drop Brackets, & End Links - Manual

150-000-1001
05/2011
HELL BENT STEEL, INC - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FRONT ANTI-SWAY BAR DROP BRACKETS, END LINKS, AND BUSHINGS FOR
1994-2011 DODGE RAM SOLID AXLE 4X4
YOU CAN ALSO VIEW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON LINE AT www.hellbentsteel.com
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Please read before beginning installation. OEM Manual
should be used as a reference.
It is highly recommended that a certified
mechanic perform this installation.
Read and understand all the instructions before
beginning installation. Use Loctite® on all bolts
associated with this installation.
Torque Settings:
• Anti-sway bar bushing to frame bolts: 10mm, 45 ft-lbs
• Drop bracket to frame bolts: 10mm, 45 ft-lbs
• End link frame nut:
o
HBS-SMX-1224, 1225, 1227, 1311: 60 ft-lbs
o
HBS-SMX-1226: 40 ft-lbs
Drop Bracket Installation:
The goal of the drop brackets is to keep the sway bar end-links in their stock (vertical) position.
Doing so will avoid any excessive wear on the end-link bushings and extend the life of the end-links. After your
leveling kit is installed, check the angle position of the end-links. If the end-links are leaning either forward or
backward then use the drop brackets to adjust the end-links to the vertical position. If the end-links are vertical
without the drop brackets, then you do not need to install the drop brackets. Installing drop brackets when they
are not needed can cause excessive wear on the end-link bushings and reduce the life of the end-links.
1. To begin installation, block the rear tires of the vehicle so that the vehicle is stable and can not roll.
2. With a 15mm socket or end wrench, remove the four (4) 10mm bolts that mount the anti-sway bar to the frame.
NOTE: The anti-sway bar will swing free when the bolts are removed. Be sure to support the bar to avoid injury and
excessive load on the end-links.
***If only installing the anti-sway bar drop brackets skip to step 5 ***
Anti-Sway Bar Bushing Installation:
3. Remove the stock bushing and bracket from
the anti-sway bar. Remove any dirt, rust, or scale.
4. Grease the inner diameter of the bushing and
the contact area of the anti-sway bar before
installation. Install new bushings and brackets on
to the anti-sway bar. Rotate the anti-sway bar up
and down while holding the brackets to disperse
the grease.
NOTE: For periodic maintenance, each bushing
requires three full pumps of a grease gun to
insure proper lubrication.