Hellwig 7870 User Manual
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ
(Coil Sprung Front Suspension)
7870 FRONT STABILIZER BAR
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PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING YOUR INSTALLATION
1
Plastic Cover
Collar
D Bushing
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U-Plate
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SAFETY:
NOTE:
ON THE SUSPENSION, AS IF DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD.
NOTE:
BEFORE STARTING YOUR INSTALLATION, BE SURE TO SET PARKING BRAKE AND CHOCK TIRES.
TO EASE INSTALLATION AND TO PROPERLY ADJUST THE BAR, THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE MUST BE
NOTE:
THIS KIT INCLUDES LOCK NUTS WHICH REQUIRES TIGHTENING WITH A WRENCH AFTER BEING
BOLT SIZE: 3/8” = 20-30 ft. lbs. – 7/16” = 35-45 ft. lbs. – 1/2” = 50-70 ft. lbs. – 9/16” = 70-90 ft. lbs.-5/8”=120 ft. lbs.
THIS SWAY BAR IS DESIGNED TO MOUNT ON THE TOP OF THE WITH
THE ARMS TOWARDS THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE.
STARTED BY HAND.
TORQUE TABLE
DO NOT RAISE VEHICLE BY THE FRAME.
1. Remove the front factory sway bar by unbolting the plastic cover piece on the bumper, unbolting the uplates behind the bumper on the top of the frame and disconnecting the end links from the axle as shown in
Photos 1, 2 and 3. Save the u-plate bolts as they will be reused.
2. Remove end link bolt from axle brackets by turning the bolt until it breaks free. Penetrating fluid may be
necessary if the bolt is rusty. The new end link pin will occupy the mounting hole in the axle brackets.
3. Lubricate the inside of the D shaped bushing and place them on the sway bar in the stock location.
4. Place the bar over the frame, center it and then bolt the u-plate over the D bushing to hold the bar in place.
Leave loose at this time for later adjustment.
5. Assemble end links together as shown in photo 4 and the diagram. The heim joint will be threaded into the
end link with a jam nut. Lubricate the outside of the hourglass bushing and tap it into the hoop on the end
link. Leave loose at this time for later adjustment. Protective rubber boots (included in kit) can be installed on the rod ends prior to assembly to increase durability of the assembly.
Outermost Hole for
Initial Driving
5
Inner Holes for
Stiffer Handling
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