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Did a search, but wasnt any real one stop reviewing that I found. Was looking at the next project (just installed 5100s) and was looking at picking up some anti sway bars. Have a 2020 RST/4wd so would be looking to do both. Some info on the hellwigs but its over 1K for both. Found the belltech which look similar and found for about $650. I dont do a ton of towing but lots of spirited highway driving to work. 

 

Looking for some input if anyone has gone this route or think it was a waste to install period

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52 minutes ago, Russ757 said:

Did a search, but wasnt any real one stop reviewing that I found. Was looking at the next project (just installed 5100s) and was looking at picking up some anti sway bars. Have a 2020 RST/4wd so would be looking to do both. Some info on the hellwigs but its over 1K for both. Found the belltech which look similar and found for about $650. I dont do a ton of towing but lots of spirited highway driving to work. 

 

Looking for some input if anyone has gone this route or think it was a waste to install period

Big waste of money.

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13 hours ago, Silverado4x4 said:

Big waste of money.

COMPLETE LIE!!!  I installed bigger swaybars on my 05 Dodge Magnum RT. Had stock suspension otherwise with 75K miles on it. It had front and rear sway bars but they were small. Put the Petty Garage sway bars on it and it was INSANE how much better it made it handle at stock height! I always thought lowering was what made a vehicle handle better. I had never upgraded sway bars until then. I want to put at least a rear bar on my Trail Boss but haven't decided if I'm going to go with just a rear Helwig bar or go with the Belltech pair.

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I did both front and rear hellwigs on my 2021 RST 6.2. It handles turns/corners much better. Was it worth the cost? depends on you goals. For me it was. After i added the hellwigs, i got the beltech drop coilovers up front along with a regular set of Bilstein yellow monotubes in the back, its way better than stock handling ever was. Much sportier and controlled in all driving aspects. If worried about costs, try the rear bar 1st. It made more of a difference on previous trucks ive added them to. This time i did both at the same time so i cant compare just the rear with stock front bar.

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Do what dram mentioned above and try the rear first. You will notice a big difference in the handling at high and low speeds. I have the Hellwig bar on the rear and stock on the front and I'm still happy the the purchase.  

 

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On 3/13/2023 at 7:11 PM, Rook126 said:

Do what dram mentioned above and try the rear first. You will notice a big difference in the handling at high and low speeds. I have the Hellwig bar on the rear and stock on the front and I'm still happy the the purchase.  

 

 

 

Ironically that's what I was kinda thinking. Spending a bit more on the rear and grabbing a stock front from eBay with links. 

 

But wasn't sure about removing all doubts and grabbing the belltech and calling it a day 

 

Most of what Ive read people consistently mentioning it tightening everything up. Esp if you upgraded to the Bilsteins 

 

 

But everyone agrees get the rear bar first? 

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16 hours ago, Russ757 said:

 

Ironically that's what I was kinda thinking. Spending a bit more on the rear and grabbing a stock front from eBay with links. 

 

But wasn't sure about removing all doubts and grabbing the belltech and calling it a day 

 

Most of what Ive read people consistently mentioning it tightening everything up. Esp if you upgraded to the Bilsteins 

 

 

But everyone agrees get the rear bar first? 

Correct

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I would put the suspension components(front springs and four shocks) you want on there first and see if that takes care of your issue.  Replacing shocks and front springs on my truck created a world of difference in hauling a boat and tractor around, particularly in body roll and bounce.  

 

 

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3 hours ago, Gangly said:

I would put the suspension components(front springs and four shocks) you want on there first and see if that takes care of your issue.  Replacing shocks and front springs on my truck created a world of difference in hauling a boat and tractor around, particularly in body roll and bounce.  

 

 

Alraady have the bilstein 5100 front and rear. Pretty decent improvement but still wanting to tighten her up. 

 

I'm not in a rush so will keep my eyes open for deals. 

 

Dram.. I appreciate your constructive inputs man. 

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i emailed hellwig and they said the same ones will fit my 23 rst but their website only lists up to 21 at this time weird...

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1 hour ago, KOLDUS2023RST said:

i emailed hellwig and they said the same ones will fit my 23 rst but their website only lists up to 21 at this time weird...

Nothing was changed on the rears of the trucks, just the front and interior. Usually they don't update their websites or fitment until they have confirmed it themselves.

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On 3/12/2023 at 9:19 AM, Russ757 said:

Did a search, but wasnt any real one stop reviewing that I found. Was looking at the next project (just installed 5100s) and was looking at picking up some anti sway bars. Have a 2020 RST/4wd so would be looking to do both. Some info on the hellwigs but its over 1K for both. Found the belltech which look similar and found for about $650. I dont do a ton of towing but lots of spirited highway driving to work. 

 

Looking for some input if anyone has gone this route or think it was a waste to install period

I have been considering a rear bar for my 21RST, The Hellwig 7780 seems like the go to, although it's $700. The Belltech 5519 looked like an alternative at $300, but Belltech states theirs is for lowered suspensions only (flipped springs?). I don't see why it wouldn't work on a standard set up, I like how it's anchored to the frame better than the Hellwig deal.

Has anyone installed the Belltech 5519???

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The Belltech kit for lifted trucks is 9928

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