Chevy & GMC Vans

I did a search on the old board and on here, and my question is which is the best rear sway bar to go with, and why? I remember someone stating that a certain brand mounted higher than the others. Hellwig or addco? This is gonna be going on a 98 AWD, and is there anything I should be concerned about if it has a flip kit in the future? Thanks guys.

The Hellwig mounts on top of the axle. I think the Addco mounts below. With the Hellwig bar, you can just go with shorter end links when you lower the van.

Shorter endlinks? What would the implications be for the addco one? Is it just looks or will it scrap on the ground when lowered and mounted below?

I don't know what brand I have, but it mounts under the axle. I am so pleased with it. It made a huge difference in body roll and to my surprise, a huge difference in bounce.

Does anyone know which one would be the easiest way to go with a flip kit? Or does it even matter?

Well it might. If the van is lowered, the distance between the body and the axle has been reduced. With the sway bar on the top side there's the potential for interference. Assuming the outside tire diameter is the same as stock, or close thereto, the distance from the bottom of the axle to the road doesn't change, the sway bar on the bottom might be better. My Belltech sway bar mounts on the bottom of the axle. It came with 10" end links for a stock ride height, and 7" end link bolts for a lowered van. Very thoughtfull of them I thought.

Ordered today!

Qty SKU Product Name Unit Price

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1 7534 Hellwig Anti-Sway Bar - Rear
Unshipped
$159.43

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SubTotal: $159.43
Tax: $0.00
Shipping: $16.08
UPS Ground
Handling: $0.00
Grand Total: $175.51

Awesome, I ended up ordering a belltech one last week, should be in any day now. I also ordered some 2.5 drop leaf springs, 18" rims, rear shocks, super sport mirrors, and a volant intake... Now I need to cut my credit card up.

Wow, you're not messing around! How about a few before and after pics?

Should I make one thread with all the new gear when I get it? It would be easier for me. Big Blue V2?

Can anyone tell from the pic, if the Hellwig bar is liekly to interfere with the liquid gas tank installed....?

My guess is no.

ANy advise on those that have a lift and a Hitch? i wouldn't mind to have a rear Sway bar on my Baby. the 2" lift was a great idea to work on the van in the near future, but not to great when it is time to take some turn and all.

Thanks

A sway bar should help.
How did you get 2" lift at the back end?
Are you using your old used fiber-leafs with lift shackles?
Just using NEW steel springs to get the lift, did away with a lot of rear handling issues for me.
But, A swaybar will def help too.
Are you worried that it wont fit with a lift, and a hitch?
Cant see why it wouldn't go on. Others here have that setup.
I have a hitch and a stock sway bar on my GT. Not lifted though.
BTW, I see the reflection of a real nice GT, on your van, in that pic !!
When you gonna beef that GT up?? It should have a stock sway bar too, like mine. Pix Pix Pix...

I heartily recommend the Helwig rear sway bar. A full size OEM spare on my rig did not prevent its installation. My 2002 AWD is fitted with Bilsteins, front and rear, but the improvement in cornering with the bar installed was nonetheless remarkable. High speed handling was moderately improved, while the van's resistance to crosswinds was marginal. If you have a hitch fitted to your van it may interfere with the installation of the bar, which apparently uses the same holes in the frame for mounting.
You will not be disappointed.