Hotchkis or TRD Sway Bar Set

waveresponder · Post by **waveresponder** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 8:48 pm

Which Sway Bar Set would you recommend?HotchkisTRD

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 11:11 pm

which ever is cheaper.

Old Tele man · Post by **Old Tele man** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 9:53 am

...what's the difference in their "roll-rate" values? Lbs/in, etc.

vibedrivermatt · Post by **vibedrivermatt** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 12:59 pm

Quote, originally posted by Old Tele man Â»...what's the difference in their "roll-rate" values? Lbs/in, etc. Well nothing. Im pretty sure they're the same. thought I read somewhere that hotchkis makes sway bars for TRD so its the same product. but I like the rear only TRD sway bar because I think the TRD logo looks cool. too bad its just a sticker on there though.. uhh that should be painted on there.

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 10:26 pm

Quote, originally posted by vibedrivermatt Â» Well nothing. Im pretty sure they're the same. thought I read somewhere that hotchkis makes sway bars for TRD so its the same product. but I like the rear only TRD sway bar because I think the TRD logo looks cool. too bad its just a sticker on there though.. uhh that should be painted on there. I'm 99% sure thats correct and why I said whichever is cheaper. I think they were the same too and so I was going to get the hotchkis unless I found a used trd one.

harryyiii · Post by **harryyiii** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 6:56 am

Neither, the $100 progress rear bar completely eliminates understeer. The Vibe doesn't roll too much. A lot less work.

lovemyraffe · Post by **lovemyraffe** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 8:29 am

I will cast my vote for which ever one is less expensive.

ou.grizzly · Post by **ou.grizzly** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 8:32 am

I did a quick search and found a thread detailing the install of a front sway bar. It is from a member by the name "CohoCarl" - it seems he is not active anymore, but here is a link to the thread.http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=3790

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 9:23 am

yeah the front is a pita. I personally would do just the rear. Did that on my MS3 and my SS car feels more neutral now and I dont think I would do the front. Even the suspension experts and racing guys dont do the front.

L5K · Post by **L5K** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 9:29 am

After some of the things I've had to do on my cars the front looks like a breeze, as long as it goes according to plan.

vibedrivermatt · Post by **vibedrivermatt** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 12:09 pm

Quote, originally posted by northvibe Â»yeah the front is a pita. I personally would do just the rear. Did that on my MS3 and my SS car feels more neutral now and I dont think I would do the front. Even the suspension experts and racing guys dont do the front.yes agreed. but I think if you got the TRD sway bar set you could use the front one to make a cool TRD bow and arrow.. just not for putting on the car.

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 12:21 pm

Quote, originally posted by vibedrivermatt Â»yes agreed. but I think if you got the TRD sway bar set you could use the front one to make a cool TRD bow and arrow.. just not for putting on the car.lol trd ftw!

waveresponder · Post by **waveresponder** » Tue May 04, 2010 10:55 am

ended up just purchasing the rear sway bar from TRD. fedex should be dropping it off for me tomorrow

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Wed May 05, 2010 12:29 am

should be a nice upgrade in handling

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