what is the best sway bar? - SRT Forums

spitefire1 · 11-16-2012, 05:34 PM

Looking to purchase a set of sway bars front and rear for my srt . Just wanna know what u guys things is the best. Lmk thanks guys

Ridin59vette · 11-16-2012, 05:38 PM

I have the hotchkis sway bars. Only thing shitty about them is the $70 replacement end links.

Then again if i wasn't in a rush i probably could've gotten them off without waffling them

SCH-I510 using AutoGuide.C

spitefire1 · 11-16-2012, 05:51 PM

How much r they. And how big are they and how do they compare to like Mopar and eibach ?

ValleyRacer · 11-16-2012, 06:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by spitefire1

Looking to purchase a set of sway bars front and rear for my srt . Just wanna know what u guys things is the best. Lmk thanks guys

Before you stick aftermarket bars on your car, for 1/5 the money, try at least ONE set of polyurethane bushings on your OEM bars. Then decide.

Except for the hardest driving, the OEM bars, when refitted with polyurethane bushings are really pretty robust and do a good job.

spitefire1 · 11-16-2012, 06:08 PM

Ya I'm going to try that first. For sure. The old white ones r worn out .

stowaway · 11-17-2012, 01:10 PM

Hotchkis is the most highly regarded, and read the suspension FAQ thread.

ValleyRacer · 11-17-2012, 02:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by spitefire1

Ya I'm going to try that first. For sure. The old white ones r worn out .

Keep in mind, that no matter how fat (diameter) your torsion bar, or how stiff the metal alloy, shaping, hollow, solid, adjustable positions et.al. - until the bushing material quits moving or in particular quits SQUISHING, the bar dunt do any work.

The bar resists twisting when the car body "leans"(short version). So the soft bushings deform first and you have about 1 inch SLOP (left and right side = 2 inches), by then the other suspension components & tires are already overloaded.

I wouldn't fault you for getting larger bars, but before you pony up $$$ try upgrading the rear OEM bar first. One or two sockets is all that's required and $50.

Then decide. Keep us posted and put up some pix............

mole' · 11-17-2012, 03:48 PM

Out of the ones I have tried.

#1 Hotchkis
#2 Mopar
#3 eibach
#4 progress
#5 Mopar welfare sways

ValleyRacer · 11-17-2012, 05:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mole'

Out of the ones I have tried.

#1 Hotchkis
#2 Mopar
#3 eibach
#4 progress
#5 Mopar welfare sways

Mole you devil - what bushing set up did you have? Any pictures to share?

I have a sway bar upgrade lurking on my "radar".................

mole' · 11-17-2012, 05:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ValleyRacer

Mole you devil - what bushing set up did you have? Any pictures to share?

I have a sway bar upgrade lurking on my "radar".................

ES or supplied bushings with the bars.

Get Hotchkis. I have a spare set of used Mopar sways in my garage.

stowaway · 11-17-2012, 07:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mole'

Out of the ones I have tried.

#1 Hotchkis
#2 Mopar
#3 eibach
#4 progress
#5 Mopar welfare sways

Once again I'll say it, eibach sucks and the part is designed for a regular neon. The front is the same size as stock so outside of being a different color it is a waste.

friend088 · 11-17-2012, 07:09 PM

I need to buy a set in Jan or Feb. Thanks for the advice!

Ridin59vette · 11-17-2012, 07:35 PM

Stowaway, Is there an alternative to getting the endlinks for the rear sway bar other then directly from hotchkiss that you know of? I've searched around but all I could find was a replacement directly from them

mole' · 11-17-2012, 08:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by stowaway

Once again I'll say it, eibach sucks and the part is designed for a regular neon. The front is the same size as stock so outside of being a different color it is a waste.

Did not know that.

Thanks for the knowledges

Quote: Originally Posted by Ridin59vette

Stowaway, Is there an alternative to getting the endlinks for the rear sway bar other then directly from hotchkiss that you know of? I've searched around but all I could find was a replacement directly from them

Would like to know this too.

stowaway · 11-17-2012, 09:56 PM

Make your own with a normal end link or threaded rod and a small rod end.

11-16-2012, 05:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
spitefire1 SRTforums Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Member Number: 90771 Location: rockhill ny Posts: 61	what is the best sway bar? Looking to purchase a set of sway bars front and rear for my srt . Just wanna know what u guys things is the best. Lmk thanks guys

11-16-2012, 05:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ridin59vette SRTforums Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Member Number: 86347 Location: Albany Posts: 1,081	I have the hotchkis sway bars. Only thing shitty about them is the $70 replacement end links. Then again if i wasn't in a rush i probably could've gotten them off without waffling them SCH-I510 using AutoGuide.C __________________ 04 SRT-4: Under Construction 99 9-3: Daily Driver FS Thread: http://www.srtforums.com/forums/f416...5/#post9777568

11-16-2012, 05:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
spitefire1 SRTforums Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Member Number: 90771 Location: rockhill ny Posts: 61	How much r they. And how big are they and how do they compare to like Mopar and eibach ? __________________ Mod list Dcr block Agp 50 trim Dsp Aem meth Rc 750cc Agp Fmic DCR lca Bc coilovers Wilwood front brakes Perrin sts Custom side exit Agp return line Walbro Enkei rpf1s. Sexy

11-16-2012, 06:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
ValleyRacer User Banned Join Date: Nov 2005 Member Number: 35677 Location: California Posts: 1,843	Stock bars are generally adequate Quote: Originally Posted by spitefire1 Looking to purchase a set of sway bars front and rear for my srt . Just wanna know what u guys things is the best. Lmk thanks guys Before you stick aftermarket bars on your car, for 1/5 the money, try at least ONE set of polyurethane bushings on your OEM bars. Then decide. Except for the hardest driving, the OEM bars, when refitted with polyurethane bushings are really pretty robust and do a good job.

11-16-2012, 06:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
spitefire1 SRTforums Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Member Number: 90771 Location: rockhill ny Posts: 61	Ya I'm going to try that first. For sure. The old white ones r worn out . __________________ Mod list Dcr block Agp 50 trim Dsp Aem meth Rc 750cc Agp Fmic DCR lca Bc coilovers Wilwood front brakes Perrin sts Custom side exit Agp return line Walbro Enkei rpf1s. Sexy

11-17-2012, 01:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
stowaway SRTforums Admin Join Date: Aug 2003 Member Number: 3286 Location: Outer Banks, NC Posts: 40,091	Hotchkis is the most highly regarded, and read the suspension FAQ thread. __________________

11-17-2012, 02:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
ValleyRacer User Banned Join Date: Nov 2005 Member Number: 35677 Location: California Posts: 1,843	bushing deflection Quote: Originally Posted by spitefire1 Ya I'm going to try that first. For sure. The old white ones r worn out . Keep in mind, that no matter how fat (diameter) your torsion bar, or how stiff the metal alloy, shaping, hollow, solid, adjustable positions et.al. - until the bushing material quits moving or in particular quits SQUISHING, the bar dunt do any work. The bar resists twisting when the car body "leans"(short version). So the soft bushings deform first and you have about 1 inch SLOP (left and right side = 2 inches), by then the other suspension components & tires are already overloaded. I wouldn't fault you for getting larger bars, but before you pony up $$$ try upgrading the rear OEM bar first. One or two sockets is all that's required and $50. Then decide. Keep us posted and put up some pix............

11-17-2012, 03:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
mole' Supporting Vendor (Gold) Join Date: Sep 2004 Member Number: 17477 Location: SoCal (760/661) Posts: 50,843	Out of the ones I have tried. #1 Hotchkis #2 Mopar #3 eibach #4 progress #5 Mopar welfare sways __________________ DCR spiced and Tuned by the Mad Scientist team Jay@N2MB and Nigel@BST (turbo666) Mole' (STOCK TURBO) 16g BWS setup #s 380hp+ and 444tq+ 11.7@122 1.71 60ft PM/email me for all your 16g/18g/20g BWS setup and DCR needs...... Darrell Cox Racing on facebook, 1-517-369-9636 10am-5pm est webstore... DCRSRT.com. email me at mole79@aol.com .

11-17-2012, 05:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
ValleyRacer User Banned Join Date: Nov 2005 Member Number: 35677 Location: California Posts: 1,843	what bushings? Quote: Originally Posted by mole' Out of the ones I have tried. #1 Hotchkis #2 Mopar #3 eibach #4 progress #5 Mopar welfare sways Mole you devil - what bushing set up did you have? Any pictures to share? I have a sway bar upgrade lurking on my "radar".................

11-17-2012, 05:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
mole' Supporting Vendor (Gold) Join Date: Sep 2004 Member Number: 17477 Location: SoCal (760/661) Posts: 50,843	Quote: Originally Posted by ValleyRacer Mole you devil - what bushing set up did you have? Any pictures to share? I have a sway bar upgrade lurking on my "radar"................. ES or supplied bushings with the bars. Get Hotchkis. I have a spare set of used Mopar sways in my garage. __________________ DCR spiced and Tuned by the Mad Scientist team Jay@N2MB and Nigel@BST (turbo666) Mole' (STOCK TURBO) 16g BWS setup #s 380hp+ and 444tq+ 11.7@122 1.71 60ft PM/email me for all your 16g/18g/20g BWS setup and DCR needs...... Darrell Cox Racing on facebook, 1-517-369-9636 10am-5pm est webstore... DCRSRT.com. email me at mole79@aol.com .

11-17-2012, 07:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
stowaway SRTforums Admin Join Date: Aug 2003 Member Number: 3286 Location: Outer Banks, NC Posts: 40,091	Quote: Originally Posted by mole' Out of the ones I have tried. #1 Hotchkis #2 Mopar #3 eibach #4 progress #5 Mopar welfare sways Once again I'll say it, eibach sucks and the part is designed for a regular neon. The front is the same size as stock so outside of being a different color it is a waste. __________________

11-17-2012, 07:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
friend088 Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Member Number: 52654 Location: Tampa Bay, FL Posts: 23,039	I need to buy a set in Jan or Feb. Thanks for the advice! __________________ Join us for the world's largest SRT-4 PARTY! 2013 5th Annual SRT-4 Showdown 10.20.13 Expected attendance: 150 SRT-4s https://sites.google.com/site/2013srt4showdown/

11-17-2012, 07:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
Ridin59vette SRTforums Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Member Number: 86347 Location: Albany Posts: 1,081	Stowaway, Is there an alternative to getting the endlinks for the rear sway bar other then directly from hotchkiss that you know of? I've searched around but all I could find was a replacement directly from them __________________ 04 SRT-4: Under Construction 99 9-3: Daily Driver FS Thread: http://www.srtforums.com/forums/f416...5/#post9777568

11-17-2012, 08:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
mole' Supporting Vendor (Gold) Join Date: Sep 2004 Member Number: 17477 Location: SoCal (760/661) Posts: 50,843	Quote: Originally Posted by stowaway Once again I'll say it, eibach sucks and the part is designed for a regular neon. The front is the same size as stock so outside of being a different color it is a waste. Did not know that. Thanks for the knowledges Quote: Originally Posted by Ridin59vette Stowaway, Is there an alternative to getting the endlinks for the rear sway bar other then directly from hotchkiss that you know of? I've searched around but all I could find was a replacement directly from them Would like to know this too. __________________ DCR spiced and Tuned by the Mad Scientist team Jay@N2MB and Nigel@BST (turbo666) Mole' (STOCK TURBO) 16g BWS setup #s 380hp+ and 444tq+ 11.7@122 1.71 60ft PM/email me for all your 16g/18g/20g BWS setup and DCR needs...... Darrell Cox Racing on facebook, 1-517-369-9636 10am-5pm est webstore... DCRSRT.com. email me at mole79@aol.com .

11-17-2012, 09:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
stowaway SRTforums Admin Join Date: Aug 2003 Member Number: 3286 Location: Outer Banks, NC Posts: 40,091	Make your own with a normal end link or threaded rod and a small rod end. __________________

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