{"product_id":"hellwig-07-09-ram-2500-3500-solid-heat-treated-chromoly-1-5-16in-big-wig-rear-sway-bar","title":"Hellwig Big Wig 1-5\/16in Rear Sway Bar 07-09 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500","description":"\u003ch4\u003eA Solid Inch-and-Five-Sixteenths Chromoly Bar for a Loaded Ram Rear Axle\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eHellwig 7266 is a Big Wig rear sway bar for the 2007-2009 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500, covering single rear wheel and dually trucks in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive. The bar itself is solid, heat-treated chromoly at 1-5\/16 in diameter, which is a substantial step up in torsional stiffness over a hollow factory bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned specifically for heavy-duty tow and haul applications rather than general handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased roll stiffness at the rear axle, which Hellwig frames as improved handling, comfort and safety when loaded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid, heat-treated chromoly bar rather than a tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-5\/16 in bar diameter across the Big Wig specification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear axle application, covering both single rear wheel and dually configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers 2WD and 4WD trucks within the same part number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll required mounting hardware is supplied with Hellwig 7266.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDodge Ram 2500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2007-2009, single rear wheel and dually, 2WD and 4WD, rear axle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDodge Ram 3500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2007-2009, single rear wheel and dually, 2WD and 4WD, rear axle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth the SRW and dually rear axles are covered by the same bar, and Hellwig's catalogue title carries that detail explicitly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHellwig\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7266\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBig Wig\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBar diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-5\/16 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid, heat treated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChromoly spring steel; Hellwig's Big Wig bars are made from heavy-duty heat-treated 4140 chromoly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrivetrain coverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2WD and 4WD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear axle coverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSRW and dually\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntended use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy-duty tow and haul\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Hellwig 7266 Big Wig rear sway bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll required mounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout Hellwig\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eHellwig has built load-control products for heavy trucks for decades, and the Big Wig line is its largest-diameter sway bar range, aimed at trucks that tow or carry weight rather than at handling for its own sake. The 4140 chromoly solid bar and heat treatment are what allow the diameter to be used without excessive weight or brittleness. Hellwig 7266 is the Big Wig bar cut for the third-generation Ram heavy duty rear axle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRelated Parts\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hellwig-03-08-ram-2500-3500-solid-heat-treated-chromoly-1-5-16in-big-wig-rear-sway-bar\"\u003eHellwig Big Wig 1-5\/16 in rear sway bar for 03-08 Ram 2500 and 3500\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hellwig-11-12-ram-2500-3500-solid-heat-treated-chromoly-1-5-16in-big-wig-rear-sway-bar\"\u003eHellwig Big Wig 1-5\/16 in rear sway bar for 11-12 Ram 2500 and 3500\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does this bar mount on the truck?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a rear sway bar that attaches to the rear axle and frame on the 2007-2009 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500, working alongside whatever front bar the truck already has.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit a dually?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Hellwig's catalogue lists this bar for both single rear wheel and dually trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it cover 2WD and 4WD?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, both drivetrains are within the published application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the bar solid or hollow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid, and heat treated. That is the main structural difference from most factory rear bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it actually change?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt raises rear roll stiffness. Hellwig positions that as better control when the truck is towing or carrying a load.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs hardware included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the bar ships with all required mounting hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat torque should the fasteners be set to?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eHellwig does not publish torque values on the fetched product page, so use the figures in the instruction sheet supplied in the box rather than a generic value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work with a lifted truck?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eHellwig does not publish a lift limitation for this bar, and lift height changes the end-link geometry, so check link angle and clearance during a trial fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a matching front bar available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eHellwig catalogues front bars for Ram heavy duty trucks separately; this part number is rear only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePark on level ground, chock the front wheels and raise the rear of the truck so the axle hangs at a workable height on rated stands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the factory rear sway bar if one is fitted, keeping the original hardware separate from the new kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffer the Big Wig bar up to the axle and identify the mounting points on both the axle and the frame before committing to any fastener.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the bushings and brackets loosely at the axle mounts so the bar can still be rotated for alignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the end links to the frame mounts, again leaving everything loose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentre the bar across the axle and check clearance to the driveshaft, exhaust, fuel and brake lines, and the spring packs through the full range of travel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTighten all fasteners to the values given in the instruction sheet supplied with the kit; no torque figures are published on Hellwig's product page for this part number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower the truck, drive it a short distance loaded and unloaded, then re-check every fastener and re-inspect clearances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Hellwig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46371047309391,"sku":"HWG7266","price":600.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1062\/7920\/files\/hellwig-7266-big-wig-rear-sway-bar-ram-hd-01.jpg?v=1786331227","url":"https:\/\/www.blackopsautoworks.com\/products\/hellwig-07-09-ram-2500-3500-solid-heat-treated-chromoly-1-5-16in-big-wig-rear-sway-bar","provider":"Black Ops Auto Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}