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    Posted: 16 Apr 2018 at 5:19pm
Do you have a torque wrench capable of at least 250 ft-lbs? You'll need to either buy, rent, or borrow one. I used a "cheap" 300 ft-lb one I got from Harbor Freight for $70 or so.
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It's on it's way here and will be mounted. Today driving home in my F150 I crossed through same area and saw the trees swaying. It shifted 'my' truck.

Ya, I think I'm going to be happy adding this to the rig setup!
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Originally posted by Olddawgsrule

Believe I found the one you folks are speaking of:


If so, please let me know. I'll order today.
Yep. That's the round bar version. It's a tad less expensive than the trunnion model.
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Believe I found the one you folks are speaking of:


If so, please let me know. I'll order today.
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I know I'm in minority, but sticking with my sway bar, has worked fine for years. I don't back up much without getting out and seeing what is behind me and it takes no time to pull pin on sway bar and reconnect. I don't have anything against WDHs, just not a need for me.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Apr 2018 at 11:41am
Originally posted by GlueGuy

+1 to what zubrew says. We happen to have the round bar, and it works fine, but does hang down a few inches. The trunnion will provide a little more clearance.


+2 Also round bar E2 and purchased online a few ago for about the same $250 price.

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+1 to what zubrew says. We happen to have the round bar, and it works fine, but does hang down a few inches. The trunnion will provide a little more clearance.
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The way I understand it, the trunnion is for when you don't have a lot of ground clearance.
I have the Fastway E2 w/round bars and think it's a great WDH/antisway system. Found mine on Amazon for around 250.
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Thanks Guys! 

Dip on the truck was a little deeper than I was expecting. So going WDH with anti-sway may just be what I do.

From what I've been reading, those that have gone that route are saying they're very happy with the choice.

I also see a couple of you have gone with the Fastway E2. The link posted is the trunnion style (vs round?).
Have no clue yet what either really means..
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The idea of an anti-sway device is nice, except that you have to account for backing up and the slippery conditions mentioned here.

I still like the WDH with a built-in anti-sway capability. All of the WDH/anti-sway products that I know of don't require special consideration for backing up. Plus it gives you more steering control (transferring weight to the front wheels).

If the conditions are "slippery", maybe it's not a good idea to be towing. Park it, and wait for some better weather.
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