Best Sway Bars

[Modded]

There was a guy on TYF from Peddlers who said the same thing, but I cant verify it because I can't remember his darn user name. He was the one who posted up about the Dodge Energy Challenger he helped build a suspension kit for.

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Name was DMSMotorsports I think.

 

[mikeb33]

The rear bar is 20mm and the Eibach upgrade is 35mm.
The front bar is 35mm and the Eibach upgrade is 38mm.
It seems that a new rear bar and some new front bushings and links would make sense.

 

[Zed 71]

^ Good info there and on this thread. Yeah, not much of an increase in the front unless the material or shape is changed for stiffness.

 

[Modded]

Yeah the front bar is just a little bigger but it is probablty a bit stiffer tooo.
Therefore I think the proposal of replacing the rear only is still valid in a way!

 

[elbison]

I'm also interested in the Eibach rear bar, although I wish it wasn't red (black would be better).

I looked up under there to see what exactly I'd be replacing, and how to install a new rear sway bar.

The little bars (links?) that hang down and bolt to the ends look really weak.....do they affect anything, or are they just kind of holding the bar in place?

I have a 1.5" ReadyLift in the front and am running 33" Cooper Zeon LTZs.....I'd like for the Tahoe to feel stiffer out back.

Thanks in advance......I'm new to SUV suspension modification.

 

[elbison]

The rear bar is 20mm and the Eibach upgrade is 35mm.
The front bar is 35mm and the Eibach upgrade is 38mm.
It seems that a new rear bar and some new front bushings and links would make sense.

rear eibach is 32mm

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Eiba...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

 

[mikeb33]

Funny this would come back up today. Yesterday I put this bar on my Denali. Easy to do, even without jacking it up. I've only driven a little since, but it feels more controlled.
I can't recall where I got my figures from. Seeing them side by side, I am not sure the stock one is 20mm either. It seem pretty close to the new one, though the new one is clearly larger, but not by that much. Either way, I like the way it handles, cheap and easy to install. All good.

 

[elbison]

Cool, thanks for the update. I ordered the eibach rear bar yesterday.

 

[BOSS]

Not only is the bar impoprtant but the links are as well. The thick links will provide much more stability.

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[mikeb33]

Not only is the bar impoprtant but the links are as well. The thick links will provide much more stability.

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The rear bar from Eibach only comes with bushings, but not links.

 

[BOSS]

I think the Hothckis come with links, even for lowered trucks...I'm surprised the Eibach doesn't, I thought I saw em? Still - go with Hothckis links and Eibach bar then. Just make sure they are compatible which they shuld be close.

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[sparg93]

Another item that really helps is changing from rubber bushings to polyurethane.

For my rig i'm currently changing out the bushings on the front to poly, and then changing the entire rear bar + adding poly's....i'm also changing to poly on the end links (you can get a full sway bar poly kit + end links for < $80)

I'm hoping to finish up this weekend, should make a nice difference.

 

[TogaPC]

When I got my Tahoe it rolled so bad I thought it would tip over...even on mild curves. The sway bar link on the front passenger side was completely missing. I bought MOOG replacements for all 4 corners and it handles like new.

 

[jee123]

eibachs are good... the rear hotchkis bar is shaped a lil diff. than the eibachs..i just put on the hotchkis and they are really nice make a huge diff. so either way you go you ll be pleased..my front bushings were shot so you could do bushes and rear bar. if you are on a budget. i think doing both is the way to go.

 

[Rosson03]

Anyone got a link I can buy the rear with links on the hot chicks

 

[wjburken]

Anyone got a link I can buy the rear with links on the hot chicks

I think rears and links to hot chicks are in the Lounge section of the forum.

 

[Staggered 02]

I don't remember now but I want to say end links did not come with the kit. It's been over a year since I purchased and installed it. You might want to call Hotchkis or Summit to confirm what comes with it.

I am very pleased with both the Hotchkis sway bars and Spohn components.

 

[Rosson03]

I don't remember now but I want to say end links did not come with the kit. It's been over a year since I purchased and installed it. You might want to call Hotchkis or Summit to confirm what comes with it.

I am very pleased with both the Hotchkis sway bars and Spohn components.

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Any touque specs or just tighten with lock tight

 

[Staggered 02]

Tighten with loctite should be fine. I've installed Hotchkis sway bars on ! half a dozen vehicles 4 of which I still own with no issues.

 

[Mickey_7106]

are any of the bars mentioned adjustable for these trucks?