Hellwig Sway Bar 7669 User Manual

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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 THE

WHEELS.

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 THE VEHICLE BY

THE FRAME.

NOTE:

THIS UNIT IS DESIGNED TO MOUNT TO THE BOTTOM OF THE AXLE WITH THE ARMS OF THE

SWAY BAR POINTING TOWARDS THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE.

NOTE:

THIS KIT INCLUDES LOCKNUTS WHICH REQUIRE TIGHTENING WITH A WRENCH AFTER BEING

STARTED BY HAND.

7669 ( R-7669 )

05/06/05

1. Install the U-bolts over the axle with the legs towards the ground as in photo three ( 3 ). Insert the saddle

brackets through the legs of the U-bolts. Install a hex nuts to temporarily support the saddle brackets to the
axle. They will be removed later. Taking care as not to damage the brake or fuel lines mounted on the axle.

2. Locate and insert the D-shaped poly bushings in as close a location that the bushings will contact the U-bolts

and saddle brackets installed on the rear axle. Position the U-plate brackets over the bushings. Remove the
hex nuts supporting the saddle brackets, insert the legs of the U-bolts thru the holes of the U-plate brackets
over the bushings. Tighten the 1/2” hex nuts on the U-bolts just enough to support the sway bar to the axle.
Leave loose at this time to allow for adjustment later. SEE PHOTO ONE (1).

3. Locate the threaded frame brackets on top of the frame rail as shown in photo tow ( 2 ). Attach the frame

brackets with the welded clevis using the 7/16” x 5-1/2” cap screws. Take care as not to damage any electri-
cal wires, brake or fuel lines that run along the vehicles frame. Note that the cap screws will be pointing to-
wards the vehicles body ( up ). Leave loose to allow for adjustment later.

4. Locate the end links and assemble with the poly bushings as in photos ( 4 and 5 ). Insert the hour glass poly

bushings through the welded ends of the end links. Insert the steel sleeves through the hour glass poly bush-
ings. ( To ease installation lightly grease the steel sleeve and the hour glass bushing before assembling ).

5. Insert the end links into the clevis of the frame brackets and attach using the 7/16” x 2-1/4” cap screw and

locknut. Leave loose to allow for adjustment later.

6. Raise the arms of the sway bar and install the end link bushings on the arms of the sway bar as shown in the

photos with the locknut on the bottom of the end link. Tighten the nuts until the poly bushings start to
bulge. Do not over tighten or damage can occur to the poly bushings.

7. With the sway bar centered and the end links straight up and down as possible, torque all mounting compo-

nents to the specified rates. Note that the bend on the sway bar arms will be towards the top of the vehicle as
in photo ( 4 ).

8. Bounce the vehicle and check for clearance on under carriage components, shocks, exhaust, electrical wires,

brake and fuel lines.

9. Test drive your vehicle recheck your installation readjust and tighten as needed. After one week of driving re

check your installation re-torque as needed. Recheck your installation on a monthly regular basis thereafter.

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