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by algopin
Thu Jul 24, 2014 5:53 pm
Forum: SUSPENSION
Topic: Rear Sway Bar
Replies: 14
Views: 8377

Re: Rear Sway Bar

I heartily recommend the Helwig rear sway bar. A full size OEM spare on my rig did not prevent its installation. My 2002 AWD is fitted with Bilsteins, front and rear, but the improvement in cornering with the bar installed was nonetheless remarkable. High speed handling was moderately improved, whil...
by algopin
Fri Jul 11, 2014 3:28 pm
Forum: STARTING ISSUES
Topic: Cured: High Speed, Random Hesitation and Slow Starting
Replies: 1
Views: 2645

Cured: High Speed, Random Hesitation and Slow Starting

For two or more years my AWD, 2002 Astro was plagued by an engine hesitation at speeds in excess of 50mph. The hesitation was not continuous; it would buck once or twice and might not reoccur for seconds or minutes or hours. It was unpredictable. I also found that starting, while certain, took sever...
by algopin
Fri Jul 11, 2014 3:10 pm
Forum: SUSPENSION
Topic: Helwig Rear Sway Bar
Replies: 4
Views: 3444

Helwig Rear Sway Bar

I had a Helwig sway bar fitted to the rear axle of my 2002 AWD Astro (fitted with a 2" Overland van body lift). It made a remarkable improvement in cornering. High speed handling improved moderately and there was a slight improvement in resistance to cross winds. There was no interference with ...