E. Long > 2000 Ford Excursion > open folder Hellwig Sway Bar & shock install

The Hellwig anti-sway bar kit comes with the worst directions known to mankind. Without pictures, i...
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The Hellwig anti-sway bar kit comes with the worst directions known to mankind. Without pictures, i...
Here are the parts laid out on the floor. When you're installing your sway bar, it's also a great o...
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Here are the parts laid out on the floor. When you're installing your sway bar, it's also a great o...
Jack your Excursion up like this in the rear. You will need tall jackstands that can support the we...
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Jack your Excursion up like this in the rear. You will need tall jackstands that can support the we...
Make a note for where your parking break cable runs around this shock/heate plate. I had to refer b...
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Make a note for where your parking break cable runs around this shock/heate plate. I had to refer b...
Unbolt the shock from the axle housing.
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Unbolt the shock from the axle housing.
Locate the two bolts at the top of the shock -- these will need to be unbolted in order to remove th...
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Locate the two bolts at the top of the shock -- these will need to be unbolted in order to remove th...
You will need to use an extension on your ratching. The space is really tight to fit your hand and ...
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You will need to use an extension on your ratching. The space is really tight to fit your hand and ...
This is what the factory shock looks like when it's unbolted from the vehicle. You will need to rem...
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This is what the factory shock looks like when it's unbolted from the vehicle. You will need to rem...
Repeat for the other shock. Here's both shocks removed.
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Repeat for the other shock. Here's both shocks removed.
Install the bottom mount on the shock. If you are installing Rancho RS9000's or any other type of a...
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Install the bottom mount on the shock. If you are installing Rancho RS9000's or any other type of a...
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Reinstall the shocks and the rear sway bar. This can be done with one person and is fairly easy to ...
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Reinstall the shocks and the rear sway bar. This can be done with one person and is fairly easy to ...
Another angle of the Hellwig bar during installation.
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Another angle of the Hellwig bar during installation.
Here's what it looks like when you peak underneath the Excursion when it's fully installed. Total i...
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Here's what it looks like when you peak underneath the Excursion when it's fully installed. Total i...
Passenger side drop bracket for the Hellwig sway bar
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Passenger side drop bracket for the Hellwig sway bar
Another shot of the sway bar (it's been installed for over 4 years now)
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Another shot of the sway bar (it's been installed for over 4 years now)
Another shot of the sway bar (it's been installed for over 4 years now)
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Another shot of the sway bar (it's been installed for over 4 years now)
Driver side sway bar mount
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Driver side sway bar mount
Passenger side sway bar mount
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Passenger side sway bar mount