Hellwig vs. Nolathane Sway Bar Bushings for a 2019 GMC Yukon  

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Hi Jon, I don't blame you for looking at something different after replacing those bushings three times. I'd be frustrated too. Based on what you've described, I do think the Hellwig setup is a solid move. I've seen really good long term results with their bushings, and I would expect them to hold up much better than what you've been dealing with.

One thing I do want to mention is that premature wear with polyurethane bushings is usually caused by grease issues. The grease should only be applied to the inside of the bushing where the sway bar rotates. If grease gets on the outside of the bushing, it can allow the bushing to rotate inside the bracket instead of the sway bar rotating inside the bushing. When that happens, the polyurethane can wear rapidly and often comes out looking dry, cracked, or crumbly when it's removed. Bar misalignment and over tightening the brackets can also shorten bushing life, so those are worth checking if you haven't already.

For your 2019 Yukon, I'd recommend the Hellwig Adjustable Rear Anti Sway Bar, part # HE23GR, along with the Hellwig Front Anti Sway Bar, part # HE64GR. Hellwig uses high density polyurethane bushings that are built to stay firm without compressing like rubber, and they have a great reputation for staying quiet and lasting a long time when installed and lubricated properly. Under normal driving conditions, Hellwig polyurethane and rubber bushings typically last somewhere in the neighborhood of 80,000 to 120,000 miles, although actual lifespan will vary depending on driving conditions, climate, and maintenance. While nothing is completely maintenance free, I would expect a much longer service life than what you've experienced with the Nolathane bushings.

Out of curiosity, is your Yukon mostly a daily driver, or do you use it for a lot of highway trips or light off road driving?

expert reply by: Heather A

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Jon J.

7/16/2026

Thank you for the reply. To add…Lithium grease is used on current bushings and the truck is driven approx 6k miles highway driving only

Heather A.

7/17/2026

@JonJ It sounds like you were doing everything right Jon! I have heard some horror stories online about those bushings just crumbling to pieces. I think the Hellwig will serve you well.

Jon J.

7/18/2026

@HeatherA I would go ahead and purchase per your recommendation but still perplexed at the list price

Heather A.

7/18/2026

@JonJ I hear you! What about the list price is giving you pause?

Jon J.

7/18/2026

@HeatherA Granted I’m having issues with the bushings but both manufacturers still need to have a reduced sized bushing that fits the standard stock mounting holes with bracket and likely have the same longevity issue. As for the adjustable feature, I would only set the bar to one setting so that capability is not required. The price differential of $320 more for the Hellwig bar than the Nolathane product is hard to justify unless I’m missing something here.

Jon

7/21/2026

@HeatherA Obviously you didn't want to print my previous reply about the $320 price difference so any chance you want to provide a discount code to purchase a rear bar?

Heather A.

7/22/2026

@Jon Hi Jon, I haven't had a chance to respond :) Hellwig is more expensive than other sway bars out there but they have a great reputation for being a quality product. We don't provide discounts at this time.

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