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ehumaui
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• Santa Clara, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/26/2003 |
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• 36 posts |
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 Posted:2/4/2003 09:24 |
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I was going down the driveway and put the Big X into a side to side motion and I got the thunking noise from the sway bar. I think the bar was binding up at the drop down links. What is everyone torquing the bolt too? I think mine are so tight that the bolts are not moving in the bushing. I torqued them to hellwigs specs.
Russell 
2000XLT V10 BBk throttle body, throttle body spacer, KN flpk, Skyjacker 6" lift, Eagle alloy 589, 35" Xterrains, Rancho 9000, Firestone air springs rear, Hellwig rear sway bar, Warn Rio Grande push bar, Custom rear tire subwoofer, custom Zoo dad mod, Too may tire changes since I lifted it! |
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203008581
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• MONTGOMERY, AL, USA |
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• Registered on 11/22/2002 |
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• 73 posts |
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 Posted:2/5/2003 18:53 |
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I torqued mine on the lowest setting listed in the directions...don't remember the number.  But, most of the "fixes" I've read concerning the Hellwig are in the links, most of the time lowering/lengthing them to make the thumps go away.  I used the 1st and 3rd link holes and have no clunking or thumping. Also, greasing the busnings have helped a few "X'ers".  Hope this helps.  |
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Dave Mumford
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• Dartmouth, XX, Canada |
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• Registered on 5/13/2003 |
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• 2 posts |
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 Posted:5/13/2003 20:35 |
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Did you find the noise went away? I've had the same thing on my Hellwig since 3 months after it was installed. Too lazy to make the adjustment. Now it's becoming annoying.
2000 Limited "X" c/w 4" exhaust, Hellwig rear sway, Pia 980 dual lamps c/w Hypertech programmer driving the 7.3l bad boy. Tows 7500lb 33' Jayco in cruise... |
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gearman
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• los Angeles, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/22/2003 |
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• 336 posts |
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Posted:5/13/2003 20:50 |
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you guys need to remember that this parts was not engineered for your X,it was made to fit.i too have some noises(not much,can live with them)i also notice a more tight rear suspension(binding type)thats what you have to live with when you buy a product that was made to fit.adjustments can be made at the brackets,i looked at them,then said"to hell with it" remember,Helwig designed this kit for existing bolt holes for the do it yourselfer,i didnt like the fit of the brackets,but it works.the rear suspension in my X after the Helwig install is still quieter than my SVT Cobra sway bar(which was engineered by Ford)
mike
01 excursion psd hellwig rear stabalizer 285 michelins suncoast converter transmission custom built with Transgo shift kit,by me.
TTS computer chip,next mod-TTS exhaust system
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Wheels
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• Visalia, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/20/2003 |
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• 214 posts |
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Posted:5/14/2003 12:55 |
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| Quote: | ...is still quieter than my SVT Cobra sway bar(which was engineered by Ford)
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Hey Mike, I thought you got rid of your Mustang??
Jason |
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