Plwtwo Posted November 17, 2003 Report Share Posted November 17, 2003 Anybody find some that are bigger than SS stock? If so did you notice a difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted November 17, 2003 Report Share Posted November 17, 2003 We don't have a rear one, so any anti-sway bar you're going to notice a pretty good difference in the back. As far as the front one goes, most, if not all, are either bigger or heavier. I had Hotchkis front and rear anti-sway bars on my last truck, '99 GMC, and there was a huge difference. Just the front by itself was a big difference. Both front and rear were unbelievable. If you plan on doing, go for both. The front bar is weak and you will not notice just how much until you replace. JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m396 #00-011 Posted November 18, 2003 Report Share Posted November 18, 2003 Anyone happen to have the quick specs on the stock bar, and the hotchkiss bars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcairns Posted November 18, 2003 Report Share Posted November 18, 2003 I have added the Hellwig rear bar and it makes a big difference on the freeway cloverleaf type of cornering. Keeps the rear end down real good with no noticeable side effects. However, I am not sure I would give it a recommendation. The metal brackets started spreading before they reached the torque specified in the instructions. Also it is real tight where the link goes by the exhaust pipe. Probably going to hit once and a while. 56chevywagon noted these same problems with his install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEfromTEMPE Posted November 18, 2003 Report Share Posted November 18, 2003 I've got the Hotchkis bars but haven't installed them yet. I am kind of concerned about the ride quality, when I put larger bars on my '86 Corvette it did make the ride firmer when one wheel hits a bump or dip, and when I go around corners in my neighborhood where there are concrete valley gutters for drainage even taking these slight dips while turning really upsets the car because of the angle the suspension is at while crossing them. Before the larger bars were added to the Corvette I could keep my coffee mug in the cupholder while crossing through these dips. With the larger bars it will fling the coffee mug and coffee out of the cupholder! I will get around to installing them in the next several days and report my findings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m396 #00-011 Posted November 18, 2003 Report Share Posted November 18, 2003 I've got the Hotchkis bars but haven't installed them yet. I am kind of concerned about the ride quality, when I put larger bars on my '86 Corvette it did make the ride firmer when one wheel hits a bump or dip, and when I go around corners in my neighborhood where there are concrete valley gutters for drainage even taking these slight dips while turning really upsets the car because of the angle the suspension is at while crossing them. Before the larger bars were added to the Corvette I could keep my coffee mug in the cupholder while crossing through these dips. With the larger bars it will fling the coffee mug and coffee out of the cupholder! I will get around to installing them in the next several days and report my findings. What part # are they. They don't have one listed for 4WD w/ 4" lowering. With the SS already lower than stock, then 2" drop shackels on top of that, this is probably what I would need. Just haven't got around to calling them yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSmoothSilSS Posted November 18, 2003 Report Share Posted November 18, 2003 Do they advertise the Hotchkis and Hellwig for the SS or do they say there for the Silverado? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted November 18, 2003 Report Share Posted November 18, 2003 Just Silverado. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plwtwo Posted November 19, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2003 I ordered my Hotchkis Bars yesterday, One of their "techs" owns a SS! He said they would have to make the rear mounts, since it was lowered. He didn't give me the part numbers yet, they said they would call me back when they ship, I'll get them then, and post them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEfromTEMPE Posted November 19, 2003 Report Share Posted November 19, 2003 I ordered my Hotchkis Bars yesterday, One of their "techs" owns a SS! He said they would have to make the rear mounts, since it was lowered. He didn't give me the part numbers yet, they said they would call me back when they ship, I'll get them then, and post them. Yes, they also told me the "dog bones" were different - meaning the end links which attach the bar to the frame. They vary depending upon the ride height of the vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m396 #00-011 Posted November 20, 2003 Report Share Posted November 20, 2003 I ordered my Hotchkis Bars yesterday, One of their "techs" owns a SS! He said they would have to make the rear mounts, since it was lowered. He didn't give me the part numbers yet, they said they would call me back when they ship, I'll get them then, and post them. Let me know the part #'s when available. Also, what is the bar dia. both front and back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detjoe Posted November 20, 2003 Report Share Posted November 20, 2003 what about a group buy for sway bars??? Everone will probably want some, espically if we get a deal. Just a thought. joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxjiggaxx Posted November 20, 2003 Report Share Posted November 20, 2003 what about a group buy for sway bars??? Everone will probably want some, espically if we get a deal. Just a thought.joe -Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcairns Posted November 20, 2003 Report Share Posted November 20, 2003 what about a group buy for sway bars??? Everone will probably want some, espically if we get a deal. Just a thought.joe Why don't you post that as a suggestion over here What can we help you with? and see what kind of deal Tbyrne can do for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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