I believe they are Hellwig units. I bought a kit from an outfit in Phoenix, I think it was Performance Suspension Components.
The rear is a simple bolt on mod using the stock boxed lower control arms.
The front is a different matter entirely.
The diameter of the front bar dictates the usage of a larger bracket specific to the anti-sway bar. Subjecting the factory fasteners to greater stresses is just begging for a stripped fastener.
The original solution was to simply thread holes in the frame and spin a few 5/16" fasteners into these threaded holes.
I drilled the holes to 3/8", dropped in two 3/8" X 1 1/2" Grade 8 bolts, tacked them into place with a MIG so they wouldn't spin when tightened, then used these bolts to anchor the brackets which hold the anti-sway bar.
The trick is, getting the bolts to the holes from inside the frame, which absolutely cannot be accessed by hand. I used a telescoping magnet to position the bolts into the holes. Additionally, getting the bolts to the holes on the driver's side is complicated by the sleeves inside the frame rail which reinforce the three bolts which fasten the steering gearbox. On these, I fished solid wire through the frame, then tacked that to the end of the bolt and simply pulled the bolt into place.
I hope this helps you out, the finished product looks factory and works well.
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