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Old 03-11-2006, 08:35 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hellwig versus Ford 30mm sway bar

So I thought 2003 Ex's had a rear sway bar. Well at least our 7.3l model doesn't.

Which sway bar works better? Since I have to purchase everything cost isn't the big issue.
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Old 03-11-2006, 09:02 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Hellwig versus Ford 30mm sway bar

Nope, not all.

If you're buying to install, not replace, go with Helwig. Little better bar, and installs better. Downside is the hardware appearenrtly, but you can pick up good hardware at the hardware store. When I bought one 4 or so years ago, it was fine.
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Re: Hellwig versus Ford 30mm sway bar

I looked at summitracing and they want $210 for it. Does that sound right?

What is wrong with the hardware?
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Re: Hellwig versus Ford 30mm sway bar

here is a good deal too...
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Re: Hellwig versus Ford 30mm sway bar

I just went through this process of buying a Hellwig. Summit was $2XX something, couple of guys on the list pointed me towards JCWhitney. Just got it yesterday - complete kit to my door $159.00. I cancelled the order with Summit (did get the Firestone bags from them though).
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Re: Hellwig versus Ford 30mm sway bar

I have been skeptical of the quality of stuff from JCWhitney.
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Re: Hellwig versus Ford 30mm sway bar

My hellwig from jcwhitney showed up about 2 weeks ago, and I put it on about a week ago. It does a good job of reducing body roll, and it's fairly easy install.

I can't tell you how it compares to the OEM bar though.
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Re: Hellwig versus Ford 30mm sway bar

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I have been skeptical of the quality of stuff from JCWhitney.

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They're just a distributor for Hellwig. I wouldn't think Hellwig would put out to different levels of product quality. I would say what I just received from them would be the exact same thing from Summit.
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Re: Hellwig versus Ford 30mm sway bar

I overlooked the part where it says "Hellwig" I thought it was another JCW brand X sway bar. Thanks for letting me know.
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Re: Hellwig versus Ford 30mm sway bar

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I overlooked the part where it says "Hellwig" I thought it was another JCW brand X sway bar. Thanks for letting me know.

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Re: Hellwig versus Ford 30mm sway bar

No worries, I went to double check what received.
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Re: Hellwig versus Ford 30mm sway bar

Thanks for the info... That is by far the best deal I have seen. Plus you get free freight! I ordered one also.
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Re: Hellwig versus Ford 30mm sway bar

I was turned on to the deal by a few on the list as well.
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Re: Hellwig versus Ford 30mm sway bar

Just wondering if anyone has ordered the front sway bar from hellwig as well as the rear. If so, is the part number from JCW correct? When i tried to put them both into my cart, it asks to fill out this small form and answer a question about a F150 and F250. Can anybody answer any of these questions? Thanks
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