Barney Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Les Brown, Is there any chance of a GP on Swaybars with your company? I tried to use your website but looks like you are still constructing that. I would like either a Hotchkis or Fredirico set up but alway looking to save $. Thanks feel free to PM me back on that matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redimpss5 Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Les Brown, Is there any chance of a GP on Swaybars with your company? I tried to use your website but looks like you are still constructing that. I would like either a Hotchkis or Fredirico set up but alway looking to save $. Thanks feel free to PM me back on that matter. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have no problem offering a GP. However I have tried to contact the Admin/Moderators for permission and have not recieved a reply. I do not want to have them upset with us at Speed Inn. We have 2 sets in stock ready to ship so feel free to contact us. If the moderators read this and will approve a GP please send us a PM and we will post it ASAP. Les Brown Speed Inn 510-259-1464 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 I am sure that John Hotchkis could counter your arguement. I don't doubt that your bars are nice, but I also doubt that you would say that your bars were inferior either. Not trying to start any lengthy discussions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrboDslHD Posted July 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 Picked up The bars last week and did the install on both trucks. WOW what a difference!! Here are a few pictures of the bars on the truck. Plus I cut the stock front bar in half to show the hollow bar. When we cut it all this rusty water came running out and the inside had already started to rust out. In addition it was a straight bolt on system. No drilling or moving/messing of the gas tank. I love the adjustability of the rear bar. Jimmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sswolfpac Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 looks good who made it and how much, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSmoothSilSS Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 I think thats the set Speed Inn is selling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver LT Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Hey TrboDslHD, Nice bars, but I see a potential problem that a few manufacturers do - the bolts are too short. What I mean by too short is that the bolt shank (not the bolt threads) should make full contact with the supports. Even if you need to install a few washers, the threaded part of the bolt should stick out beyond the bar-link connection and the link-connector connection. If not, over time, the threads will flatten out, and the connection will get sloppy. Also, once the connection get loose, the holes tend to become oval. This does not happen over night, so not to worry, but it only takes a few bucks to fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redimpss5 Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Hey TrboDslHD, Nice bars, but I see a potential problem that a few manufacturers do - the bolts are too short. What I mean by too short is that the bolt shank (not the bolt threads) should make full contact with the supports. Even if you need to install a few washers, the threaded part of the bolt should stick out beyond the bar-link connection and the link-connector connection. If not, over time, the threads will flatten out, and the connection will get sloppy. Also, once the connection get loose, the holes tend to become oval. This does not happen over night, so not to worry, but it only takes a few bucks to fix. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Pics please!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver LT Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Examples of bolts from Hotchkis (and the replacement bolts used): Some of these brackets are less than 1/8" thick, which means the edge of one or two threads comes in contact with the hole. In addition, regular bolts threads are about .007" undersize, and the holes are .005 - .01" oversize - making about .012 - .017" of slop. This makes for plenty of back and forth motion to beat the threads up and oval the holes. This is not fun to fix (and I have fixed a few), so use the right lenght bolt, the first time! There is a great book by Carroll Smith, called "Prepare To Win", which goes into this, with much greater detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jethro_3 Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Called Les at Speed Inn and told him I needed the bars in 4 days. They had the bars to me as promised and they fit perfect. Took them for a drive and could not be happier. The truck stays put in the corners and also squats when shifting hard from 1st to 2nd vs the sideways slide without the bars. Make your own opinions but Les was always availible for questions and made sure the transaction went as smooth as I asked for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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