Hellwig 7673 User Manual
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FRONT STABILIZER BAR
FORD RANGER 98-04
Thank you for purchasing a quality Hellwig Product.
PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTIONSHEET COMPLETELYBEFORESTARTING YOUR
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TORQUETABLE
BOLT SIZE: 3/8” = 20-30 ft. lbs. – 7/16” = 35-45ft. lbs. – ½” = 50-70 ft. lbs. – 9/16” = 70-90 ft. lbs.
SAFETY: BEFORESTARTINGYOUR INSTALLATION,BE SURE TOSET PARKINGBRAKE AND CHOCK TIRES.
NOTE: TO EASE INSTALLATION AND TO PROPERLY ADJUSTBAR, THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLEMUST BE ON THE SUSPEN-
SION, AS IF DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD.DO NOT RAISE VEHICLEBY FRAME.
NOTE: THIS KIT REPLACES THE FACTORY MOUNTEDSWAY BAR USING THE FACTORYU-PLATE MOUNTING BOLTS.
1. Remove the factory mounted sway bar and all the mounting hardware. Do not discard the U-plate mounting bolts. These
mounting bolts will be needed to complete the installation of the new front sway bar.
2. Position the D-shaped poly bushing on the new sway bar in as the same location as on the factory sway bar. SEE PHOTO
ONE.
3. Locate the predrilled mounting holes on the vehicles lower control arms. Assemble the end link assemblies and install on
the lower control arms. SEE PHOTO TWO AND DIAGRAM.
4. Position the sway bar up on the frame. Install the supplied U-plates and tighten with the mounting bolts that were removed
in step one. Leave loose at this time to allow for adjustment later. SEE PHOTO ONE AND THREE.
5. Raise the arms of the sway bar up over the end links. Finish the installation of the end links on the arms of the sway bar.
6. With the sway bar properly centered and the end link assemblies are straight up and down as possible. Torque the U-plate
mounting bolts to their specified rate. Tighten the end links until the bushings start to bulge slightly.
7. Check your installation for clearance on wires, steering components, brake lines etc.
8. Test drive your vehicle and recheck your installation readjust if needed. Recheck on a monthly regular basis thereafter.
ATTENTION INSTALLER: BE SURE THAT THE CUSTOMER RECEIVESTHIS INSTRUCTION SHEET,
ALL IMORTANTNOTE CARDS AND THE WARRANTY FORM
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PARTS LIST
FSB KIT # 7673
FORD RANGER 2X4
PART # QTY DESCRIPTION
20217673 1 1-1/8” SWAY BAR
111000486 2 1-1/8” POLY BUSHING
20800794 2 1/2” X 5” END LINK SPACER
101500751 2 7/16” X 9” END LINK
20800697 2 U-PLATE BRACKET
125030336 1 BUSHINGBAG # BG-336
111000389 8 END LINK BUSHING
125000077 1 SMALL PARTS BAG # BG-77
107700080 2 7/16" LOCK NUT
102420041 8 7/16” FLAT WASHER
135007673 1 INSTRUCTION SHEET R-7673
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