Roadmaster or Hellwig Rear Swaybar
I have a 2015 GMC Sierra 3500 HD dually with a set of Timbrens and I am thinking about a rear sway bar. Both Roadmaster and Hellwig make rear bars for my truck but they mount differently. The Roadmast...
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A rigid frame does not make a sway bar more, or less, necessary, but it does make a sway bar more effective. A sway bar has two functions: 1) to control body lean and 2) to control the proportion of weight transfer (to the outside tires in a corner) between front and rear axle. The latter in particular becomes more problematic with a floppy frame, as it simply twists more than the sway bar.
Body lean is what most truck/camper owners want to control, but weight transfer can become important if for example a very stiff bar is put on the back keeping a weak one on the front. You may find unusual handling when running empty in that situation. It is best to upgrade both ends in somewhat equal amounts.
Body lean is what most truck/camper owners want to control, but weight transfer can become important if for example a very stiff bar is put on the back keeping a weak one on the front. You may find unusual handling when running empty in that situation. It is best to upgrade both ends in somewhat equal amounts.
