VaderOne

Hi, looking to see if anyone on this forum has remedied their excess rear body roll on lifted G wagon. I know that Limey has used ORC Rear Sway Bar retro kit to remedied this issue but was wondering if there were other options? Any suggestion would be appreciate it. I was getting ready to place an order for the ORC kit but thought I would seek some wise counsel from this group. Thank you in advance.

shiann

I have done the mod yet, but am looking to do the same. I won't be hardcore off roading in the near future and would welcome the additional stability. Look forward to see what others have done/what their experiences are!

VaderOne

Thanks Shiann, I hope we get some good engagement from forum members who have done this mod. C'mon wise ones, we know you are out there.

The Butcher

The ORC rear sway bar makes a considerable difference in body roll. Definiitely makes it handle better, and feel more stable. I put one on one of the lifted G65s we had, but ended up taking it off because it was making popping noises going in and out of parking lots. I think that could be remedied though. There are some flat washers that all-thread runs through on the tubes/frame supports in the rear that are too thin. The flat washers they send actually end up bending when you tighten the nuts down on the washers, and I think they just never allowed them to seat firm enough. My suspicion was that the mounts were shifting ever so slightly because the all-thread wasn't tightened enough due to the deformed washers. My solution was going to be to have some thick (3/8" or 1/2") washers made to alleviate this issue, but I ended up selling that G65 after taking the sway bar off. I actually still have the sway bar if you are interested....

VaderOne

Hi Butcher,
This great info, appreciate the insight. As for the sway bar, if you have the entire kit I would be interested. I will PM you shortly. Thanks.

The Butcher

Yes, I have the whole kit, just need to get the upgraded washers for the all-thread. Shoot me a PM.

shiann

Hey VaderOne,

Not sure if you've seen this thread but another point of reference. I've exchanged a few emails with AMG_55_cruiser and he was very open to discussing things about his truck.

https://mbworld.org/forums/g-class-w...ml#post8004004

xxaarraa

I ordered the ORC rear swaybar kit! Thanks @The Butcher for sharing feedback from his experience. Will report back once I receive and install and road test in a few weeks.

shiann

VaderOne installed one a while ago and also had great things to say about the kit. This is still on my list of mods to do, when I have extra income for fun parts.

I do wish there was a simpler kit that could install an anti-rock or like bar through the frame tubes. That would be a great way to keep the sway bar itself up high and neatly packaged. No time to R&D though.

https://mbworld.org/forums/g-class-w...ar-review.html

GFiveFifty

The ORC rear sway bar is an absolute must if you plan on lifting your G. I have had one on my 2010 G550 for years and I wouldn’t consider driving without it… also just had a close friend put one on his 2016 G63. Both trucks handle so much better with the extra beefy rear sway bar from ORC.