Hellwig Sway Bar 7870 User Manual

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1. Remove the front factory sway bar by unbolting the plastic cover piece on the bumper, unbolting the u-

plates behind the bumper on the top of the frame and disconnecting the end links from the axle as shown in
Photos 1, 2 and 3. Save the u-plate bolts as they will be reused.

2. Remove end link bolt from axle brackets by turning the bolt until it breaks free. Penetrating fluid may be

necessary if the bolt is rusty. The new end link pin will occupy the mounting hole in the axle brackets.

3. Lubricate the inside of the D shaped bushing and place them on the sway bar in the stock location.
4. Place the bar over the frame, center it and then bolt the u-plate over the D bushing to hold the bar in place.

Leave loose at this time for later adjustment.

5. Assemble end links together as shown in photo 4 and the diagram. The heim joint will be threaded into the

end link with a jam nut. Lubricate the outside of the hourglass bushing and tap it into the hoop on the end
link. Leave loose at this time for later adjustment. Protective rubber boots (included in kit) can be in-
stalled on the rod ends prior to assembly to increase durability of the assembly.

SAFETY:

BEFORE STARTING YOUR INSTALLATION, BE SURE TO SET PARKING BRAKE AND CHOCK TIRES.

NOTE:

TO EASE INSTALLATION AND TO PROPERLY ADJUST THE BAR, THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE MUST BE

ON THE SUSPENSION, AS IF DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD.

DO NOT RAISE VEHICLE BY THE FRAME.

NOTE:

THIS SWAY BAR IS DESIGNED TO MOUNT ON THE TOP OF THE WITH

THE ARMS TOWARDS THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE.

NOTE:

THIS KIT INCLUDES LOCK NUTS WHICH REQUIRES TIGHTENING WITH A WRENCH AFTER BEING

STARTED BY HAND.

TORQUE TABLE

BOLT SIZE: 3/8” = 20-30 ft. lbs. – 7/16” = 35-45 ft. lbs. – 1/2” = 50-70 ft. lbs. – 9/16” = 70-90 ft. lbs.-5/8”=120 ft. lbs.

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7870 ( R-7870 ) 8/3/2011

Outermost Hole for

Initial Driving

Inner Holes for

Stiffer Handling