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 a full size OEM spare.
I strongly recommend this sway bar, which should be called anti-sway bar.
Helwig Rear Sway Bar
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Re: Helwig Rear Sway Bar
I agree. I have Hellwig bar on rear of 2003 AWD Astro. Freeway clover leafs and sharp turns are flatter now. Hellwig bars are built in Fresno area in CA i think.
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We need more factories in CA, not Indian gaming casinos.
We need to secure border with Mexico. 100,000 of illegals take more of our taxes, then our jobs. The lawless Obama laughs at the mess he orchestrated. Now he heads to Martha's vineyard to hang with billionaires.
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Re: Helwig Rear Sway Bar
Where did you buy the sway bar, and what do they cost? Just wondering~
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Re: Helwig Rear Sway Bar
Hi again,
You can order from Hellig directly, or from Summit Racing or other car parts. I think price was about $225 or so.
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You can order from Hellig directly, or from Summit Racing or other car parts. I think price was about $225 or so.
AP
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Re: Helwig Rear Sway Bar
These are the best deals I've seen on Hellwig 7534, around $160 shipped.
http://www.amazon.com/Hellwig-7534-Rear ... B001UFRVQK
http://www.sdtrucksprings.com/index.php ... ts_id=3659
*For the Amazon link, don't worry that it says it doesn't fit AWD, just select RWD- dey be da same*
http://www.amazon.com/Hellwig-7534-Rear ... B001UFRVQK
http://www.sdtrucksprings.com/index.php ... ts_id=3659
*For the Amazon link, don't worry that it says it doesn't fit AWD, just select RWD- dey be da same*
2004 Astro LT AWD Stroverlander