jimbom Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 HKS FRONT AND REAR BARS, DO THEY MAKE A DIFFERENCE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Is HKS short for Hotchkis? A huge difference. Front bar is larger and tubular (stronger than solid) and having a rear as compared to none is REALLY noticeable. You'll handle better than some sports cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodwardspecialties Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 best add on i have put on the truck so far.!!!! worth every penny! HKS FRONT AND REAR BARS, DO THEY MAKE A DIFFERENCE? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04CHASE Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 i also would like to do this but im skeptical on if it will work with a lowered SS i want to hear from someone that has done it first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adams2003 Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 i also would like to do this but im skeptical on if it will work with a lowered SS i want to hear from someone that has done it first <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Do they change the ride quality of the truck at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS1316 Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSport Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 I just upgraded my swaybar bushings and even that helped a lot, i bet if i just got that cheap hellwig rear swaybar it would work pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 The presence of a bar vs no bar, is definitely going to help. You guys would have to check with Hotchkis to see if they are available for lowered trucks for your year. I think it's only a difference in the dog bones in the rear - or whatever those things are called. As far as ride quality, I never noticed any difference. I had them on a 2/4 lowered '99 GMC. Best thing I ever did for my truck - bar none. However, they say you could experience some ride differences over extremely bumpy roads. We're talking more like off-road. So if you never take your truck there, then no worries. My feeling was that if it's a little rougher on where I drive 5% of the time, the other 95%, I'm good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plwtwo Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 When you order them, make sure you tell them the truck is lowered!!!! Even if its a stock SS. HOTCHKIS has a Sales REP/Trainer with an SS, that is what he told me when Mine were ordered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchitwo Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Which Hotchkis kit did you order for your trucks? Hotchikis Sway Bar Kit This is the one they offer on the website, but if there's a special application for our truck I would like to get that one... Thankx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbom Posted March 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2005 Which Hotchkis kit did you order for your trucks? Hotchikis Sway Bar Kit This is the one they offer on the website, but if there's a special application for our truck I would like to get that one... Thankx <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbom Posted March 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2005 Which Hotchkis kit did you order for your trucks? Hotchikis Sway Bar Kit This is the one they offer on the website, but if there's a special application for our truck I would like to get that one... Thankx <{POST_SNAPBACK}> <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbom Posted March 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2005 THANKS FOR ALL THE INFO GUYS THE PART NUMBER I WAS TOLD IS 2230 I SHOULD HAVE THEM IN A WEEK... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04CHASE Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 well i am interested in these bars so i mailed haotchkis and asked if they would work on a lowered SS here is their respnse You can get the part #2230 and than purchase shorter endlinks. Bushings so asked them if i could get the right endlinks when i purchase the setup and i am waiting on a reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04CHASE Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 The only way you can do it is order the kit #2230, than purchase the endlinks separate well that kind of sucks you buy a kit with parts you dont even need i think ill add this one to the end of my list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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