How to Install an Aftermarket Front Sway Bar

How to Install an Aftermarket Front Sway Bar | 1995 Ford F150

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6 жыл бұрын

In this video, I show you how to install a front sway bar for your f150.
🚧Link for the sway bar below👇
www.sdtrucksprings.com/index....
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@happiinapii 4 жыл бұрын

Man it’s so cool I found your channel, it’s crazy to think “their won’t be any videos on this” but here u are making videos of just the smallest things on an ObS that helps a lot of us. Great content 🙏🏼👍

@TheMinuteMasters 4 жыл бұрын

happiinapii Thanks man! I appreciate it!🤙 I’m just trying to help all the OBS guys keep these cool trucks on the road! Thanks for watching!

@STR8SICCC 9 ай бұрын

*This is neat, I got a rear sway bar from a buddy who swapped to a newer one, waiting for him to do the front sway bar too.*

@ottomeeks7758 6 жыл бұрын

I don't even have this truck and found this video so informative. Thanks for the great tutorial.

@TheMinuteMasters 6 жыл бұрын

Otto Meeks Thanks man! I’m glad you enjoyed it!👍

@cakesbakes4202 11 ай бұрын

I laughed my ass off when you said " you know when it nose dives and gos from side to side but you get used to it" I got a 93 and it took me a couple weeks to get used to that when I first got it, but I got a bunch of new and old parts in to it so far and Im finally gonna fix this now thanks for the video

@TheMinuteMasters 11 ай бұрын

Hahaha! Yup! I’m back to that feeling now. Shocks are worn out. I’ll be ditching the sway bar though.

@LoveThyPitBull 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, I just bought a 95 f150 extended cab and that lean during a corner I really don't like. Even reverse parking and cutting the wheel it has a mean lean to it. Thanks for this.

@TheMinuteMasters 6 жыл бұрын

LoveThyPitBull Thanks! You will definitely love having a front sway bar! Driving has become so much more enjoyable now! Yes!! Lol My used to have a wicked reverse parking lean! Anyhow man, I’m glad you enjoyed the video!👍

@klausvonschmit4722 Жыл бұрын

Great job making a video on a subject most may have thought why bother due to the simplicity! After all, if you own one these wondering around twin beam Ferds most likely installing a sway bar should be relatively easy undertaking for even the novice with a two pairs of channies

@TheMinuteMasters Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!🤙 I’ve learned over the years even the simple things require videos. But you are right. Adding a sway bar is pretty simple and straightforward.

@money4service 5 жыл бұрын

AWESOME BRO!!! Thanks

@TheMinuteMasters 5 жыл бұрын

Jake Blake No problem man!🤙

@QuikModsOBS 6 жыл бұрын

Good deal, I'll have to grab me set!

@TheMinuteMasters 6 жыл бұрын

OBS Ford Racing Thanks!! You’ll love it!👍

@marcoolascoagasalinas3345 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! One questions, I just recently did a 4inch lift on my 93. f150. Now the front end links don't align. I has a factory sway bar connection underneath the spring maybe I could convert it to this type of sway bar?

@TheMinuteMasters 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!🤙 So when you do a lift kit, you usually get longer sway bar end links. If they doesn’t work, I’d buy this kit plus a set of longer end links and that should do the trick.

@calvinfinch1746 2 жыл бұрын

Im looking for video on back sway bar. watched the one for front sway bar was perfect. Im rebuilding 92 f150 2 wheel drive painting it metallic ocean blue . thank you.

@TheMinuteMasters 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!🤙 I’m glad my video could still help you out. Very cool! That’s going to look awesome!

@kcin57_21 4 жыл бұрын

They video was great man. Easy install. I have a question about the back sway bar. With the after market one not having so many bends it, how does it bend around the driveshaft/axel to bolt to side of the axel? Where does the center of the sway bar go? I tried calling the company you got your sway bar from and left a voice mail because they didn’t answer.

@TheMinuteMasters 4 жыл бұрын

Have you installed the rear sway bar yet? Once you have it and you mock it up it will start to make sense.

@MrBaeza1994 4 жыл бұрын

Hey man thanks for helping me with my sound deadening project!! Quick question i was looking to install this exact sway bar but can’t seem to find it online, would you be able to provide a link for it? I really appreciate it, loving all your videos by the way.

@TheMinuteMasters 4 жыл бұрын

MrBaeza1994 No problem man! 🤙 I’m glad I could help ya out! So I bought mine from SD truck springs. It’s a Hellwig brand. Here’s the link to the site. You just have to enter in your truck year, model, etc. www.sdtrucksprings.com/sway-bars-hellwig/ford/2wd-f150

@MrBaeza1994 4 жыл бұрын

The Minute Masters dude you’re a god, honestly appreciate it, I made a playlist of most of your videos so I can have a bit of guidance throughout my projects. Keep it up!

@TheMinuteMasters 4 жыл бұрын

MrBaeza1994 Hahaha! Thanks! I really appreciate it! 🤙 Love it! You are going to have an awesome time with your truck! It’s a adventure! So good luck and have fun!

@jameshudson672 5 жыл бұрын

Do you think this would work on my 93 f350 2 wheel drive dually? Awesome videos btw...keep them coming I've been fixing everything since I subscribed to your channel.

@TheMinuteMasters 5 жыл бұрын

James Hudson It sure will! Here is the front sway bar for your truck: www.sdtrucksprings.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3706 Thanks! I think too often people who own these trucks give up fixing these little issues. So it’s good to know I am helping!👍

@maccln9024 3 жыл бұрын

What is your kit#? I’m looking for a 94 f150 rwd single cab

@secondgone5066 4 жыл бұрын

i have a 96 5.8l 351 i plan on getting a 6 inch lift next summer but my body roll is freaking ridiculous!! can you add a link for the sway bar id need to buy? i have a factory sway bar, i changed the whole front end beside automatic hub bushings and body bushings no luck. also re-manufactured steering box and still a crazzy amount of play in that, ive tightened it to where i think its already to much and still way to sloppy. sorry im including to much but you seem to know you stuff and not to many do when it comes to broncos so i have to ask. i have a few pics of vacuum lines where my so called "soup can" goes and theres 3 or 4 vacuum lines that are colored coded that are just cut and not attached to anything and i have a code for insignificant egr flow . would you be any help with that?

@TheMinuteMasters 4 жыл бұрын

SECOND&GONE Nice man! I feel ya these trucks do have a lot of body roll if not taken care of. Here’s a link to the sway bar I bought: www.sdtrucksprings.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&inc_subcat=1&categories_id=1504&year_select=1995&make_select=622&model_select=8192&x=111&y=20 So by everything, you have new springs, shocks, bushings, ball joints, I-beam bushings, wheel bearings, and drag link steering parts, and tie rod ends? That is a pain. I’m traveling now but I can check my truck and see how my vacuum lines are run. Mines an XL so there may be a few missing because I don’t have cruise control.

@mikesndvl3448 6 ай бұрын

I been looking for a front sway bar on my 91 ford f150 xl lowered 3/5 stock cross member. Anyone know who offers and still makes quality product??? Hellwig discounted these 😂😞 PLEASE ANSWER

@jasonhouff1522 4 жыл бұрын

Do you think this sway bar set up would work with a lowered truck? With DjM dream beams?

@TheMinuteMasters 4 жыл бұрын

Jason Houff I haven’t worked with any lowered trucks yet. However, based on pictures and how this sway bar bolts to the frame and beams. I think it will work. With that being said, even if you mock it up and it doesn’t work. You can always return it.🤙

@ItsKing32 Жыл бұрын

Any suggestions on how to get a bracket for the end links without buying the $400+ kit?

@TheMinuteMasters Жыл бұрын

I think a thick enough steel plate and U bolts would do the trick.

@Acaidia Жыл бұрын

I took off that factory cross member on my truck to derust and paint it but I got sidetracked with other stuff and days turned into weeks which turned into months and I've probably been driving with it off for a year at this point lol. I just assumed it was a skid plate type thing. Can't say I noticed a difference but then again I wasn't looking for one because I thought it was simply there for protection.

@TheMinuteMasters Жыл бұрын

Yeah I’m not sure what it does other than protect the the engine frame crossmember.

@gobeats333 10 ай бұрын

great video, do you need front and rear sway bars? and will these work the same with a 4 inch lift?

@TheMinuteMasters 10 ай бұрын

Now that I have a front sway bar and have lived with it for a while, I would honest skip putting a sway bar on the front and only do the rear. The twin I beam suspension works much better without a sway bar.

@gobeats333 10 ай бұрын

thanks! i think i’m gonna do rear sway bar and just some dual steering stabilizers on the front, mine is pretty lifted so the body roll is pretty wild

@seansamoyedny9325 5 жыл бұрын

When you added that swaybar did you notice a huge difference on highyway?

@TheMinuteMasters 5 жыл бұрын

Sean Samoyedny I noticed a difference every where! Less sloppy/sway on turns around town. On the highway, changing lanes is more precise and controlled. Definitely worth doing!🤙

@tylerllichnovsky8525 3 жыл бұрын

Is your truck lifted? I want to use this same sway bar but am worried as my truck has a 4" lift. 2wheel drive

@TheMinuteMasters 3 жыл бұрын

My truck is the standard height. I believe you need longer sway bar end links in order to install a sway bar on a lifted truck.

@abrahamjacobson4050 2 жыл бұрын

the link that was sent says it's for a rear sway bar. Does that mean it works for the front as well? I'd like to know in case I'd like to buy both the front and rear sway bar. Thank you!

@TheMinuteMasters 2 жыл бұрын

So I’ve had a couple of watchers say the link doesn’t go to the front sway bar. I believe it has been discontinued.

@codydew7301 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have to tap the holes on the cross member?

@TheMinuteMasters 4 жыл бұрын

Cody Dew Nope! 🤙 There were holes already there.

@halokillernoob 5 ай бұрын

I know this was 5 years ago, but would you still recommend sway bar install? Any problems? Does it get in the way when having to change other things out like tie rods?

@TheMinuteMasters 5 ай бұрын

After living with the sway bar and understanding how the twin I beam suspension works, I wouldn’t recommend a front sway bar. A rear sway bar would make more sense with controlling loads. The sway bar doesn’t physically get in the at with making other repairs like tie rods.

@halokillernoob 5 ай бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters okay thanks, appreciate the info.

@brianweidner6358 2 жыл бұрын

hey how come when i flollow your link to the sway bar it says rear on the SD site just want to make sure i get the correct one

@TheMinuteMasters 2 жыл бұрын

So I don’t think the front sway bar is act anymore and so it redirects to the rear sway bar.

@gordo3105 2 жыл бұрын

Can you help me out please can you give me the part number because when I looked it up it show me the sway bar for the rear back (1980-1986 Ford F150 2wd - REAR Sway Bar (1 1/8" diameter 7490) that’s what it shows.

@TheMinuteMasters 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Gordo, unfortunately I think Hellwig has discontinued the sway bar or they are out of business. No one has had any success finding that front sway bar.

@StoicFighter 3 жыл бұрын

What does it mean when it asks the for the diameter?

@TheMinuteMasters 3 жыл бұрын

The diameter of the sway bar. The thicker the sway bar the less it bends.

@joespappa 3 жыл бұрын

your truck is a 2 wheel drive right? I looked at the link you put on here and they told me this kit did not fit a 2 wheel drive. said it was 4 wheel drive only. Do you remember the model number?

@TheMinuteMasters 3 жыл бұрын

Yup, 2wd. Really? I’ll have to go check. I think the sway bars have more to do with having that front skid plate or not.

@being.centerforpsychothera3726 Жыл бұрын

This is great. When o go to the site, it says rear sway bar. Does it matter?

@TheMinuteMasters Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, Helwig is no longer in business and so the sway bars are unavailable.

@salgonzalez908 6 жыл бұрын

Would this work on a straight axle ? I’m anew owner of a f150 95 with a straight axle conversion

@TheMinuteMasters 6 жыл бұрын

I don't see why not. The concept is pretty much identical. You can always called Hellwig or check their site for more info. When ordering the part, they didn't have kits specific for I-beam or straight axle. The only difference in kits was the one for crossmember and one for non crossmember.

@travisfreeman1533 6 жыл бұрын

The Minute Masters could you post a link where you ordered your kit?

@TheMinuteMasters 6 жыл бұрын

Travis Freeman here ya go!👍 www.sdtrucksprings.com

@danellsworth5872 5 жыл бұрын

looking at a 94 f150 6 inch lift on 33s. was told it had play in the steering. will a new stabilizer bar fix that he said i need a new stabilizer bar but wanna make sure before i buy it

@TheMinuteMasters 5 жыл бұрын

Dan Ellsworth Gotcha. A sway bar flattens out the steering. Do you have excessive body roll or is there a lot of play in the actual steering?

@danellsworth5872 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters theres not alot of play maybe a inch at the most.

@TheMinuteMasters 5 жыл бұрын

Dan Ellsworth I would try tighten the steering on top of the steering box first. Only tighten it a 1/4 turn at a time. I’m told over tightening it can make the steering too tight and wear the gears out prematurely. Otherwise, make sure all your steering components are in good working order, that includes the ball joints. I say go for a seat bar because it just makes “spirited” driving that much more fun.

@danellsworth5872 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters I'll try that thanks alot

@TheMinuteMasters 5 жыл бұрын

Dan Ellsworth No problem Dan! Good luck!🤙

@trex2647 5 жыл бұрын

Do you have a link, i tried looking for it but i couldnt find it. 94 f150 twd

@TheMinuteMasters 5 жыл бұрын

Trex264 Gotcha covered:🤙 www.sdtrucksprings.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&inc_subcat=1&categories_id=1534&year_select=1996&make_select=622&model_select=8192&x=134&y=4

@jlord1388 5 жыл бұрын

Can you link this kit I can’t find it anywhere Thank you!

@TheMinuteMasters 5 жыл бұрын

jason lord Yup! Here ya go!🤙 www.sdtrucksprings.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&inc_subcat=1&categories_id=1504&year_select=1995&make_select=622&model_select=8192&search_in_description=&sort=2d&fltBrand%5B%5D=63

@allanblazek6214 4 жыл бұрын

this sway bar is like a add on? not original from factory was it alot easier than keeping it oem?

@TheMinuteMasters 4 жыл бұрын

Allan Blazek This is an aftermarket sway bar. However, these trucks did come with sway bars depending on the trim level.

@allanblazek6214 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters thanks for the reply i discovered my sway bar missing i can see where it would bolt on too its never had one and the handling is bad xlt 4x4 1994

@TheMinuteMasters 4 жыл бұрын

Allan Blazek If you have all the holes and such to mount a sway bar, I would definitely install one. They will improve your handling big time!

@allanblazek6214 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters thanks again this may be the fix for me im definitely looking into this

@TheMinuteMasters 4 жыл бұрын

Allan Blazek No problem man!🤙 Good luck with the project!

@Gustavo-nu1kq 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get this? Can you share a link? Thank you.

@TheMinuteMasters 2 жыл бұрын

Here ya go🤙 You’re welcome man! www.sdtrucksprings.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3716

@stevenhydo1518 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters Not going to happen, I've been trying to find this for 3 years, I reached out to Hellwig and they have discontinued the Hellwig 7599 :(

@TheMinuteMasters 2 жыл бұрын

@@stevenhydo1518 No way! That sucks. I guess a junkyard setup is the only way to add sway bars then.

@johnangelini4396 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, you link goes to a product that says it is for the 4WD, does the 4WD version also work on the 2WD?

@TheMinuteMasters 2 жыл бұрын

Good eye! I’m not sure. The pictures definitely look different. I bought the 2wd specific sway bar for my truck. I just swapped the link out. It should take you to the 2wd sway bar.

@charlesdixon552 2 жыл бұрын

What year F-150 was this install for?

@TheMinuteMasters 2 жыл бұрын

This is a 1995 Ford F-150.

@charlesdixon552 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters Ok thank you kind sir!

@TheMinuteMasters 2 жыл бұрын

@@charlesdixon552 You’re welcome Charles!🤙

@JosePena-pr5lg 5 ай бұрын

Did your f150 already have a sway bar

@TheMinuteMasters 5 ай бұрын

It didn’t and once I swap to 4x4, I won’t add it back.

@mikehickman3330 2 жыл бұрын

the link is for a rear kit

@TheMinuteMasters 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been told by watchers that the front sway bar has been discontinued, but you are welcome to search that site and see if they still have them.

@mikehickman3330 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMinuteMastersThe part # for our truck is 7550. Did some looking around - definitely discontinued. They still make the rear but not the front - why? Anyway, found an old stock one and jumped on it. Thanks for the video. New subscriber

@STR8SICCC 8 ай бұрын

Link is for a rear sway bar...

@TheMinuteMasters 8 ай бұрын

So from what I’ve heard, they have discontinued the front sway bar.

@STR8SICCC 8 ай бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters that's disappointing