05BlackPony

Dissapointed that Ford didn't give us sixers a rear-sway (except Pony Package),
I jumped on the group buy from Hellwig. Called Nancy (knows exactly what we need, ask for the MF group buy)
Kit includes everything and what I like about this vs. the GT takeoff that is is SOLID (26 lbs) and is adjustable. (Normal/Agressive)

Install!

First step.. well nothing to take off! lol
Prep for the sway can be a little timely. First is to squeeze the poly bushings in the brackets/hangers. (Lube is supplied lol )
Next slide in the metal cylinders in the poly bushings.

*Remeber that the bushings/cylinders are bracket specific.

Bolt in the hangers in the chassis where the sway is supposed to be.
Bolt in the shock brackets.. (PITA) the lower bolt is easy, upper bolt is horrible. They supply lock nuts for the entire install, on the upper shock
bolt I went and got a regular bolt so I could at lease hand tighten it. Verrrry difficult if you use the locknuts given.

Mount the sway brackets to the hangers and bolt. Choose your driving style preferance for sway, (Outer hole normal, inner aggresive), bolt and tighten all!

Done!
In all, its a pretty straight forward install. Was time consuming again for me because of the 99 degree heat against the trunk.
Very noticeable improvment on my short test drive to get gas [8D] Here in NC there are alot of twisty roads.... to enjoy lol

Any questions, just ask!



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LX200

Does the rear fit a vert? How much difference did you really feel? I sort of think my car already corners pretty well, but I am not pushing it to the absolute limit...

05BlackPony

I really would have to beleive that it does fit the vert, since the kit also fits GTs as well. If you are really interested
in the sway, a quick call to Hellwig and ask for Nancy, I'm certain she can give you a definate answer. 1-800-367-5480

*It came with a few extra washers.. I don't know it there needed to fill a gap somewhere in the vert frame? [:-]

She corners very well. Turns with just a little wrist movement now, and seems to hug the road nice.
Very satisfied.

beaustang

I put the same one on my vert and believe me it makes a big difference going from no sway bar to a Hellwig, I also put the GT take off on the front.

LesteR723

sounds like just what i'm interested in i coudlnt have the GT to be amazingly fast in a straight line and i'm not allowed to do engine mods (MOTHER!!!!) so i'm pushing the suspension to the limit. If your lookin to do the same i heard relocating the battery to the trunk, above the axel is a good place to start!

SPARTAN VI

Woohoo. Just landed myself a pair of GT takeoff sway bars for $130. Can't wait to get them on!

Hell, I got in an accident and walk away with new shoes and sway bars. w00t.

SOLDSHORT

damn. i need to get a rear sway bar.

05BlackPony

You won't be dissapointed.

andrews0915

2 Questions, did you have to jack it up? and which setting did you use on the bar?