Sway Bars

[mikeyss]

I know this subject is kinda asked a bunch, however there's really not a straight answer. I am shopping for better front and rear sway bars. I am keeping my Z55 suspension stock, and it's all going to be brand new next week. While I have the suspension apart, I want to replace the sway bars. I don't want to spend $600 on them, and I don't want to go eibach because the bars are the same size as stock so I don't see the point in that. I'm leaning towards DJM bars, but they don't come with end links. If you have a better sway bar, shouldn't the end links be upgraded? I'm also considering the PPV sway bars. Any opinions welcome .

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Have you looked at Hellwig?

 

[mikeyss]

Have you looked at Hellwig?

I always thought they just made bars for classic cars only, definitely will check them out.

 

[Lightning 95]

Why not the PPV bars? They are really stiff, and work great. They would be cheap from the bone yard.

 

[Jibee]

I have has great luck with Hellwig bars in the past. However on my Denali, I went with Hotchkis Front and Rear Swaybars. Around $550 but was completely worth it in my opinion. No regrets whatsoever.

 

[Doubeleive]

I put hellwigs front and rear on my old nbs and this nnbs, no complaints, I think I slide in my seat more than this thing sways, lol

 

[thirdcoast]

Hotchkis F&R.. very flat cornering.

Features: Lightweight durable 1.50 in tubular steel front sway bar Lightweight durable 1.25 in tubular steel rear sway bar 25% front and 70% rear stiffer than stock Rear end-links feature precision TIG-welded construction with easy to lubricate polyurethane bushings. Front are upgraded original style end links. Premium mounting hardware including upgraded brackets greasable polyurethane bushings heavy duty bolts and washers. Gloss black powder coat finish. Benefits: Improves stability and safety especially when loaded or during towing maintains excellent ride quality Improve turning response.


TC

 

[mikeyss]

I ended up getting eibach bars after all, I found they do make a 1.5" front bar and the 1.25" rear bar. Going to install them today, as well as replace every suspension compoment it has. I think I'll start a thread in the under construction thread and post pics of the operation. I can't wait to see how the new sway bars work on this beast.

 

[mikeyss]

The pile of new parts we put on today, a few more pics to follow tomorrow. It's been a long day, but wow is what I think so far of the new sway bars!

 

[08grey]

The pile of new parts we put on today, a few more pics to follow tomorrow. It's been a long day, but wow is what I think so far of the new sway bars!

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Why rear Springs?

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[HiHoeSilver]

Why rear Springs?

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Why ask why? Moar new parts.

 

[mikeyss]

Why rear Springs?

I replaced them because I figure alot of weight has been sitting on those springs for the last 8 years and they had to deal with worn out shocks for the last few years. I was already replacing the shocks, figured I'd just replace them now as well as cheap insurance. They were $60 from rockauto, and with going off road and camping, it gives me piece of mind. Maybe I'm a tad OCD too, haha

 

[mikeyss]

 

[mikeyss]

The picture with the rear put together, I snapped the picture BEFORE I tightened up the rear sway bar to the axle bolts. I KNOW one of you guys will see that and yell at me, haha

 

[guy from norcal]

So beefy!

 

[08grey]

For only 60 bucks I understand. I would think shipping alone would be 60

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[LanceD]

Did the sway bars come with new bushings and brackets?

 

[mikeyss]

Did the sway bars come with new bushings and brackets?

They came with new bushings, but they reuse the brackets since they are large enough to fit the bushings for the 1.5" diameter bar.

 

[Doubeleive]

so do you notice a difference?
the Hellwigs are way beefier than those, but there not hollow either., were the springs you put on stiffer or just a direct replacement?

 

[mikeyss]

so do you notice a difference?
the Hellwigs are way beefier than those, but there not hollow either., were the springs you put on stiffer or just a direct replacement?

I checked Hellwigs out, and their front sway bar is the same size as the Eibach one, but the rear sway bar was bigger with Eibach so I picked them. It handles so much better, it's night and day different. It's especially fun on the highway.