Improving sway bars for TC load

I have a Roadmaster in the back, and I can see from the clean spot that it moves an 1/8th inch or so. The clamps all look like they'd wear away at the poly. Need a much larger/smoother bearing surface.

skipro3 wrote:
For what it's worth;
My Hellwig Big Wig is getting a new set of bushings; both the D style and the rod ends, for free from Hellwig. I called 'em, told them that the D's were wearing and they are sending me a full set for free. (lifetime warranty)

I've also ordered the front rod bushings from Rock Auto. I'm on my 4th set; the factory originals and 3 other brands. The bushings don't wear out, they dry and crack apart! I would bet they would fall apart in a year's time just sitting on my workbench!

So, I'd have to say the bushings are something we need to keep an eye on and plan to change regularly.

Do a search on Rock Auto and you'll find several manufacturer bushings for your needs.

I have seen some with grease zerts installed on them.

It seems like a good idea - kinda turns the SB into a panhard setup.

For what it's worth;
My Hellwig Big Wig is getting a new set of bushings; both the D style and the rod ends, for free from Hellwig. I called 'em, told them that the D's were wearing and they are sending me a full set for free. (lifetime warranty)

I've also ordered the front rod bushings from Rock Auto. I'm on my 4th set; the factory originals and 3 other brands. The bushings don't wear out, they dry and crack apart! I would bet they would fall apart in a year's time just sitting on my workbench!

So, I'd have to say the bushings are something we need to keep an eye on and plan to change regularly.

Do a search on Rock Auto and you'll find several manufacturer bushings for your needs.

I have not seen any side movement on my setup. I would suggest you get urethane bushings.

My front Roadmaster replacement anti sway bar came with clamps to prevent the bar sliding sideways. I thought it was to prevent the much larger bar from contacting any other part of the truck, as it is a tight fit.
The rear bar has much more room and didn’t come with the clamps. The old anti sway bars I took off didn’t show any evidence of side slip at the bushing contact points.