Hotchkis vs. TRD sway bars

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Lorin
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Hotchkis vs. TRD sway bars

Post by Lorin »

Anybody have any info / links comparing the TRD sways to the Hotchkis set? Size, weight, stiffness, etc...
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shibaman
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Re: Hotchkis vs. TRD sway bars (Lorin)

Post by shibaman »

I don't have specs but I think that the Hotchkis are stiffer than TRD. They were lighter than the original bars. I am very happy with how the car rides and handles. i want to buy Hotchkis springs but will wait until Koni or Bilstein has struts.-Only want to do the springs one time! I want to get a cai but can't decide on which one to get? I have to watch my $ I am a single parent of a teenage son and have to maintane his car also.
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MYKIDSGT
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Re: Hotchkis vs. TRD sway bars (shibaman)

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I am waiting too. Just sent an email too KYB if they are going to make any of their AGX shock for the vibe. Will share there feed back in a couple days or so.
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cohocarl
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Re: Hotchkis vs. TRD sway bars (MYKIDSGT)

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quote:Just sent an email too KYB... Will share there feed back in a couple days or so. Please do, but don't hold your breath. I sent them an e-mail a couple months ago and didn't hear back from them.
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MYKIDSGT
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Re: Hotchkis vs. TRD sway bars (cohocarl)

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Yeah, I know what you mean Carl, it took them a few days here too.They(KYB) told me that they had no immediate plans or a set date for our Vibes. Thats too bad, I really liked their AGX line of shocks. KYB
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meathead333
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Re: Hotchkis vs. TRD sway bars (Lorin)

Post by meathead333 »

i had to laugh, when i first glanced at the title, i thought it said, "hotchicks or trd sway bars." i was like, "id take the hotchicks!"
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MYKIDSGT
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Re: Hotchkis vs. TRD sway bars (meathead333)

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Funny.............
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Stang2Vibe
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Re: Hotchkis vs. TRD sway bars (MYKIDSGT)

Post by Stang2Vibe »

LOL.... me too.
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