Hellwig 7268 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

7268 Adjustable Rear Stabilizer Bar

1999-2010 2WD & 4WD F-250/F-350 Super Duty Except Dual Wheels

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9/16” Nut

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3/4” ID Houglass
Bushings on frame
end.

5/8” ID Houglass
Bushings on sway
bar end.

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TORQUETABLE

BOLT SIZE: 3/8” = 20-30 ft. lbs. – 7/16” = 35-45 ft. lbs. – ½” = 50-70 ft. lbs. – 9/16” = 70-90ft. lbs.

SAFETY: BEFORESTARTINGYOURINSTALLATION, BE SURE TO SETPARKING BRAKE ANDCHOCK THEWHEELS.
NOTE: TO EASE INSTALLATION AND TOPROPERLY ADJUSTBAR, THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLEMUST BE ON THE SUSPEN-

SION, AS IF DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. DO NOT RAISE THE VEHICLE BY FRAME.

NOTE: THIS UNIT IS DESIGNED TO REPLACE THE FACTORY INSTALLED REAR ANTI-SWAYBAR OR AS AN ADDITION IF THE

REAR ANTI-SWAY IS NOT FACTORY SUPPLIED.

NOTE: THIS KIT INCLUDES LOCK NUTS WHICH REQUIRE TIGHTENING WITH A WRENCH AFTER BEING STARTED BY HAND.

1. Remove the factory installed rear anti-sway bar (if equipped) and all factory supplied hardware.

2. Locate the half round cast lugs on the differential housing at each side near the axle tubes. Install the U-bolts on
the axle between these lugs and install the saddles over the legs of the U-bolts. Orient the saddle brackets as
shown in photos (2&3).

3. Lubricate and place the D-shaped poly-bushings onto the straight areas of the bar on each side of the center
clearance hump. Place the U-plates over the bushings on the bar, position the U-plates and poly-bushings as
close as possible to the center of the hump.

4. Disconnect the emergency cable bracket located on the passenger side shock mount. Save bolt to reattach the
bracket later. Move emergency brake cable out of the way to ease sway bar installation.

5. Place the bar with the bushings and U-plates up over the top of the differential housing. Align the bushings and
U-plates so that they align with the U-bolts on the differential. Place the bar bushings and U-plates onto the U­bolts and saddles , attach them with the flat washers and locknuts provided. Leave loose at this time to allow

for adjustment later.

6. Locate the end links and assemble with the poly bushings and 9/16” nut as in photo (4). Insert the 3/4” ID hour­glass bushings and matching inserts in the loops of the end link that will attach to the frame rail. Insert the 5/8”
ID hourglass bushings and matching inserts in the loops of the end link that will attach to the sway bar. Lubri­cate hourglass bushings and insert first and then insert sleeve.

3/4” ID Houglass
Bushings on frame
end. Attach with 1/2”
Hardware and torque
to 50-60 ft-lb.

Attach end link to
end hole for initial
adjustment.

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