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Maxx_001 · 2006-09-13T07:40:16-06:00

I just installed my new LANDYOT Radius Rods last weekend. I also tried to install the Hellwig Anti-Sway bar but the hardware that I received seems incorrect. Is my 2005 4X4 that different from previous years??? Hellwig's catalog says the bar will work on 2000-2005 models. The supplied U-Bolts would not fit in the rear shock mount brackets. The diameter of the U-Bolts are too large to fit through the holes. I found that the stock U-Bolts will work, but they are of a smaller diameter material, so I am not sure this would be a good solution, as installing the anto-sway bar will be introducing more force upon them. Also, the end link bolts will not fit in the existing frame holes. I am going to have to drill them out. I did not have a right angle drill to use so I was out of luck. On the passenger side, the muffler interferes with drilling. I was a little dissapointed in this, as I will now have to unbolt the radius rods in order to install the anti-sway bar. I emailed Hellwig and am awaiting an answer. Any advice would be appreciated.