Addco sway bar install

[pipeline010]

Happy weekend folks,

Installing the addco bar but it seems the front u bolts are much to long to hold tight the main part of the bar.

Am I doing something wrong?

Thanks!

 

[pipeline010]

can scratch that Q. I had about a half inch of movement on either side which made a much bigger difference than expected.

I'm going to do a write-up here for instruction when it's completed. It's pretty basic, but a bit like IKEA furniture. Everything needs to line up just right, it's not overly obvious, and the instructions are not quite literate.

 

[MonsterBIlly]

I am researching front sway bars now. Which one did you purchase? Front or Rear? where did you purchase? what is your review? does it have quick disconnects or not? if not, how hard do you think it would be to create your own.

I think the 700 plus dollars from one for the vendors is very high for a sway bar. looking for info.

thanks ahead of time

B

 

[svastano]

I am interested in how that Addco works for you. I took the plunge and bought the Hellwig expensive ones. Both front and rear. It is a lot of cash but Rather spend once than do it then do it again.....

 

[pipeline010]

I am interested in how that Addco works for you. I took the plunge and bought the Hellwig expensive ones. Both front and rear. It is a lot of cash but Rather spend once than do it then do it again.....

I'm usually the same way. The hellwig is a beast and the ability to remove it is a nice bonus for rock crawling.

After thinking about it, though, I realized if I could pull it off one of two things would happen: I'd leave it on and never take it off or I wouldn't like it, take it off forever. So the Addco made sense for me.

So far so good, but I won't really have an opinion until I get back from my commute tomorrow. I specifically had a problem on corners feeling floaty at 45-50mph on windy roads. That's why I bought it.

It is quite a bit rigid against the bouncy suspension, though. It's noticeable but not annoying with the front sway, I absolutely wouldn't put a rear on. The ride would be way too rigid on bumps.

 

[pipeline010]

I am researching front sway bars now. Which one did you purchase? Front or Rear? where did you purchase? what is your review? does it have quick disconnects or not? if not, how hard do you think it would be to create your own.

I think the 700 plus dollars from one for the vendors is very high for a sway bar. looking for info.

thanks ahead of time

B

I got the Addco 147 from S*mmit, front only. I bought it seriously last week at $147. Now, looking back at the site, the price has jumped to $211. Yikes.

It doesn't quick release (althought obviously can be removed). I think the trick with fabrication would be landing the bar in exactly the same space on either frame with a centering bar that is both centrally horizontal yet doesn't connect with anything along the way.

For the price I'd go addco. Another member here (Huess?) had a write-up glorifying the exact same model a few years back which helped to lube my decision.

 

[pipeline010]

I am interested in how that Addco works for you. I took the plunge and bought the Hellwig expensive ones. Both front and rear. It is a lot of cash but Rather spend once than do it then do it again.....

ok drove to work this morning so I have some real results.

Pros:

-Held 50+mph on every curve confidently. Previous to install had to slow to 40-43. Cars behind me much happier.

-This lack of deceleration will improve gas mileage.

-Got to work faster.

Cons:

-Suspension deepens but doesn't bounce up anymore in the front. Having gotten used to that flying, my serotonin levels weren't as high when I got to work (rollercoaster fun hormone). I'm only half kidding here.

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So great purchase for my needs absolutely no doubt.

Don't get a rear one. I like bouncy.

 

[hyghlndr]

The Addco bars work well and are reasonably priced. I have them front and rear on several of my Broncos. I think you notice them more in highway driving and off-ramps.

 

[Justafordguy]

I installed both Addco bars on mine but didn't like em at all. I removed the rear one right away because I didn't like the way it felt in corners and I removed the front for good the second time it got ripped off on the trail. It hangs down way to low. I'll try the Hellwig soon ( I love the one I put on my 17 F350) and let you guys know how they compare.

 

[pipeline010]

You are absolutely right, front does hang quite low. If you are a frequent rock crawler the Add Co is a bad idea.

 

[JefeAZ]

Wait a front sway bar for $200?!? I don't rock crawl and have way too much body roll in town

This sucker for a 3.5" lift? Curious to see it installed

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aco-k1-147-0u

My front end will be apart in the next 2 weeks so this could be perfect timing

 

[pipeline010]

I bought it literally last week it was 140 bucks.

Jefe specs said 2.5 sl max. I totally forget where I saw that, but I researched the crap out of it before purchase. At 2.5 I had to jack it up pretty tight to connect to mine. I don't think any more would work.

 

[JefeAZ]

Dang it, I just got 3.5" Deavers coils up front. I wonder if Addco makes another version(emailed them). Does it look like it could be modified to work? Ive got a hell of a fabricator working on my Bronco

 

[.94 OR]

Dang it, I just got 3.5" Deavers coils up front. I wonder if Addco makes another version(emailed them). Does it look like it could be modified to work? Ive got a hell of a fabricator working on my Bronco

Just need longer links from the bar to the upper mounts. Should be easy.

I went Hellwig on mine and made my own mounts to drop down to the previous front shock mount that was welded to the C cap.

 

[73 bronco 347]

Does anyone have a picture of the addco installed? I have a 5.5 inch lift and was wondering if just longer links was all needed? And maybe I could make it quick disconnect at that time.

 

[Justafordguy]

Dang it, I just got 3.5" Deavers coils up front. I wonder if Addco makes another version(emailed them). Does it look like it could be modified to work? Ive got a hell of a fabricator working on my Bronco

It would be super easy to modify it for 3.5" lift if needed by getting/making longer end links but I bet it would bolt right on. Do not get this sway bar if you do any offroading because it reduces your ground clearance by about 3-4 inches.

 

[pipeline010]

Does anyone have a picture of the addco installed? I have a 5.5 inch lift and was wondering if just longer links was all needed? And maybe I could make it quick disconnect at that time.

I'll snap one for you later if no one else has one. If you were to fabricate a quick release the frame linkage would be the easiest spot for sure.

 

[hyghlndr]

The local parts stores like Advance auto sell the longer end links or you can DIY. Agree that these are for street driven Broncos, the fronts definitely sit lower. It is a trade off but off ramps at 60mph beats 35mph.