INSTALLINGA NEW SWAY BAR

I just installed the Hellwig 5906 front sway bar on my 72 swinger. It does help to flatten the nose in the curves and works as intended. I didn't find it to be as "bolt-on" as some. It uses a couple of factory holes in the k-member to mount the brackets, and you mount the "tabs" through the LCA shock bolt. So no welding is required and you can use standard LCAs.

I had to move the brackets in board about 1" inch and drilled new holes, otherwise I couldn't make the geometry work. If you find the factory holes work you may have to open them up a little. By moving the brackets in board it cheated the sway bar closer to the k-member, and created a clearance issue with the sway bar resting on top of the valance support bracket. I had to put some bends in the bracket and shim it to gain the clearance back.

Otherwise the 5906 does tucks itself above the valance bracket and is not visibly hanging underneath (for 70-72 cars).

I also received the wrong brackets with my bar. I contacted Hellwig directly and they sent me replacements no questions asked, so I give them points for customer service.

I've decided if I ever pull the motor on this car I'll re-install the sway bar and weld the brackets on in a better position. But they will bolt on and work with some fidgeting.