front and rear sway bars

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Devlop
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front and rear sway bars

Post by Devlop »

I see that you can get the rear sway bar from progress on Ptuning, but does anybody know if they make a front sway bar also? Which do you prefer, hotchkis sway bars or progress sway bars?
Celtic_Curse
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Re: front and rear sway bars (Devlop)

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You can buy the front and rear sway bars from hotchkis as one package. Also the trd version is available aswell. These both come with front and rear sway bars. Hope this helps.
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I purchased a Progress rear bar which snugged things up some, but it still wasn't quite what I was looking for. I went ahead and ordered a front and rear set from Hotchkis and the cornering ability improved alot. Corners VERY flat.The rear bar is a piece of cake to install, but the front one is a p.i.a.If you are considering doing it yourself, here's a link to my install:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=3790Hope this helps.Carl
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Re: front and rear sway bars (cohocarl)

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quote:I went ahead and ordered a front and rear set from Hotchkis and the cornering ability improved alot. Corners VERY flat.I have to agree with Carl.. he took me for a ride at the Michigan Rally and all I can say is WOW! I want! I want! LOL This is just another thing I will have to add to my wishlist.
Devlop
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Re: front and rear sway bars (cohocarl)

Post by Devlop »

Where did you get your hotchkis bars from? I've found a couple places that sell the set for 300, I'm wondering if you got them any cheaper. Thanks for the info.
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Get the Hotchkis springs also. The car looks great and handles and rides lke a different car. Very happy with their products!
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quote:I have to agree with Carl.. he took me for a ride at the Michigan Rally and all I can say is WOW! I want! I want! LOL This is just another thing I will have to add to my wishlist.Umm... what Nick said. Its outrageous, thanks for the ride and costing me another $300 LOL
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Actually, I already have the Eibach Prokit, although I wish I would have put on the Sportline kit.
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Re: front and rear sway bars (Devlop)

Post by slbpsi63 »

Ebay has one set of TRD sway bars for a buy it now price of $175. Here is the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 2421321523 This is a great price.
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quote:Where did you get your hotchkis bars from?Call Hotchkis and ask for J.C. He was giving a good discount for forum members also. His ph.# is on this link:http://www.hotchkistuning.com/frames/02 ... matrix.htm
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Re: front and rear sway bars

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Thanks everyone for the info.
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