Hellwig Sway Bar 5814 User Manual
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3/8 x 3-1/4” bolt and locknut
through subframe re-
quires .468 dia clearance hole.
Fully mount sway bar to vehi-
cle to determine location of
hole. Torque to 25 ft-lb
1/2 x 1” bolt and locknut.
Torque to 50 ft-lb
3/8 x 2 1/2 bolt and locknut.
Torque to 25 ft-lb or until
bushings bulge slightly.
Round Bushings
3/8 x 2 1/2 bolt, lockwasher,
and nut. Tighten until hanger
contacts bushing support.
D-Bushing
1. If equipped, remove factory sway bar.
2. Locate the pre-drilled holes in the subframe as shown in photo (2). Attach frame bracket
to subframe using 3/8 X 1” bolts, washers and lockwashers. See photo (2) for attachment
of frame bracket. Torque bolts to 20 ft-lb.
3. If your vehicle does not have these holes see diagram above and photo (3) for assembly
of frame bracket and end link. FULLY MOUNT SWAY BAR TO VEHICLE BEFORE
DRILLING HOLES IN SUBFRAME TO DETERMINE CORRECT ALIGNMENT OF
SWAY BAR AND END LINKS. Make sure all fuel and brake lines, brake hoses, and
brake cables are protected before drilling any holes in subframe.
4. Place a round bushing on each side of end link hole and slide assembly into frame
bracket. Attach end link to frame bracket using 3/8 x 2 1/2” bolt and locknut. See photo
(4) and diagram.
Leave loose at this time at this time to allow for adjustment.
5. Lubricate the D-bushings and locate on sway bar as shown in photo (1).
6. Position D-bushings in hanger of end link as shown in diagram and photo (5). Insert u-
shaped bushing support into hanger and attach with 3/8 x 2 1/2” bolt, washer and nut.
Tighten bolt until hanger contacts bushing support.
5814 ( R-5814 )
02/15/07
Mount this bracket to frame
with 3/8 x 1” bolts if equipped
with factory installed sway
bar. If not equipped with fac-
tory bar, mount to u-bracket
with 1/2” bolt as shown.
This bracket not required with
factory installed sway bar.