Who's got rear sway bars installed?

[arkenzo]

Curious to see if they make any difference, I don't see any install points in the rear of the truck, can you install one and maintain the rear hitch?

 

Thanks

[glcbn]

Could be wrong, but I don't think it would make that much difference. These trucks have so very little body roll.

[desert]

With a shock upgrade it makes a huge difference.

 

[Sooperdave]

With a shock upgrade it makes a huge difference.

 

Does the truck feel less wobbly? That's one of my tiny complaints.

[desert]

Far more solid and stable feeling at all speeds, cornering, side winds, washboards, whatever.

 

[Strykers_Inc]

What shock setup are you running?

[desert]

Fabtech Dirt Logic

[arkenzo]

Are those custom mounted brackets for the sway bar??? can you buy the kit without the shocks?

[desert]

 

 

Are those custom mounted brackets for the sway bar??? can you buy the kit without the shocks?

Those are U-bolts to the axle and frame. No drilling or welding required. The Hellwig anti-swaybar is purchased separately.

7735 Hellwig Big Wig Rear Sway Bar 2014-2014 Chevy-GMC 1500 2WD-4WD-1 1/8 Inch Diameter

 

The Hellwig Heavy Duty Sway Bar provides added sway control when hauling heavy loads or towing. Greatly improves cornering traction for safer driving and better handling. The GMC 1500 Rear Sway Bar from Hellwig Products features a 1 1/8" heat treated 4140 solid chromoly steel bar for maximum sway control. The adjustable rear sway bar and mounting brackets are powder coated for durability and good looks. Includes all necessary hardware and does not require drilling to install.

 

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Fitment 2014

GMC Sierra 1500 Fitment 2014

FEATURES

•1 1/8 Inch Heat treated 4140 chromoly solid steel bar

•Polyurethane bushings

•Adjustable for desired amount of sway control and handling

•Easy installation with no drilling required

•Made in the USA

•Lifetime guarantee

 

 

Edited September 13, 2014 by crew62

[ToesonTheNose]

What you pay

[desert]

What you pay ?

 

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Probably closer to $500 if you have a reputable shop order it in and install it for you.

Edited September 13, 2014 by crew62

[bass mechanic]

i have the same bar, but i am thinking about shocks.

are those shocks adjustable as far as compression and rebound?

 

what exactly was better with the shocks you got verses stock.?

[ToesonTheNose]

What you pay ?

 

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Retail Price: $366.95

Your Price: $282.29

+ 15% OFF SALE

Sale Price: $239.95

Free Shipping

www.sdtrucksprings.com

 

Probably closer to $500 if you have a reputable shop order it in and install it for you.

should have said what DID you pay, iphone typing is not my thing

[desert]

i have the same bar, but i am thinking about shocks.

are those shocks adjustable as far as compression and rebound?

 

what exactly was better with the shocks you got verses stock.?

The coil-overs up front are adjustable. The rears don't appear to be. I am guessing that the little silver plug on the bottom of the reservoir is for assembly, if it was for adjustment it would probably have arrows with + & - . I can't see the top part of the shock, but I felt around up there and couldn't feel anything that felt like an adjuster.

 

Years ago it was popular to say that the factory shocks you got on new cars cost them about two dollars. I've always thought that the factory shocks were cheapos (besides for Raptor shocks) and I have always noticed a big improvement with the handling when replacing them. I put these on about a week before I put the swaybar on and noticed a big improvement. You're asking for an 'exact' difference between the cheapos and a quality unit. It sounds like you may be concerned there is a downside to upgrading your shocks. Everything about it is much better. I does not ride rough if that's what you might have been thinking.

 

With the addition of the swaybar I noticed the biggest improvement. I was kind of wondering what it was like to add the swaybar with the factory shocks, but that really doesn't matter to me. Doing both is what's best by far IMO.

 

And for the other guy with the 'what you pay' grammar correction....no worries.

 

 

Quick Overview (no mention of adjustability)

 

Dirt Logic Shocks with Reservoir by Fabtech are designed for the ultimate in performance, custom fit and the best quality ride available. They are built in-house by Fabtech at their Chino, CA (not China) facility using CNC capabilities, quality control and off-road design experience.

 

Another outstanding feature of the Dirt Logic shocks is the use of electroless nickel plating for the shock body. Electroless nickel will not deteriorate over time by turning milky and blotchy. Because of this, no clear coat is required. Nickel is the best plating possible for a take-apart shock. This standard is superior to other shock that apply a clear coat over zinc that eventually wears or chips off exposing the shock to rust.

 

Dirt Logic shocks are constructed using seamless steel tubing, billet aluminum top cap and rod end with urethane or spherical bearing mountings. Stem applications use a chromoly stem instead of the industry standard clevis adapter kit. A dividing piston is used to separate the oil from the high pressure nitrogen gas to eliminate fading and retain a consistent ride. This is superior to emulsion shocks that lose performance quickly.

 

The aluminum parts of the Dirt Logic are polished before the black anodized finish is applied. This results in a smooth surface for the anodizing to coat leaving a deep black luster.

 

External reservoirs are used to accommodate additional oil and nitrogen volume. The additional oil volume helps keep the shock cooler. The additional gas volume helps to keep more consistent control forces over a variety of temperatures.

 

For complete compatibility, Fabtech is the only manufacturer that builds both the suspension and Dirt Logic shocks in house. This guarantees complete compatibility. Covered by the Fabtech Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Edited September 14, 2014 by crew62

[Sooperdave]

Far more solid and stable feeling at all speeds, cornering, side winds, washboards, whatever.

 

Sounds like I may need to add this to my list of wants then.