Here's a sneak peak of the Hotchkis Sport Suspension rear bar for the 08 Scion xB. The bar features lightweight, tubular construction, greasable bushings and mounts, and a easy installation with no vehicle modifications.

We haven't taken the bars to the track for testing yet, but our initial bars feel great. The bars currently on the car are 1 1/4" (31.75mm) front and 1" (25.4mm) rear.

Currently in development. Estimated availability September 07

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1277/1226021418_77e5cefeb9.jpg

To get the full potential of the sway bars, it is better to go with the Front & Rear sway bar kit. The front sway bar improves turn in and quick steering response and the rear sway bar helps with the rotation around the corners. Using both bars together reduces overall body roll. The goal is to not only reduce under steer, but to also reduce the amount of transition time it takes for the car to maneuver.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1176/1225162073_1777660e65.jpg

We have a question here at Hotchkis, and that is, what color would you like to see the sway bars come in? Please answer the POLL QUESTION so we can see what you want!

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black and gunmetal look good but i chose red

black and gunmetal are too dark -- i want to show off my Hotchkis wares :P

and red is what TRD uses -- don't want to be mistaken as sporting their bar :no: , when yours will most definitely be better

what about White or Blue or Yellow?

I vote for gunmetal so it won't be mistaken for the TRD sway bar that perfectly matches the stock front bar. I imagine that your bars will be stiffer for better handling but worse ride quality.

Red is what I've traditionally seen manufacturers use for sway bars. Autotech and Neuspeed are examples from my VW days.

Yellow or White would stand out and be clearly not TRD.

Yellow would be awesome.

Thanks for all off your input! We have our first kit ready and we want to give it away! We are looking for the coolest looking scion xB out there. Post your pics and hotchkis will decide who will be the first xB owner to sport our new Gun Metal Grey sway bars!

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1338/1259836115_4494ffccf0_m.jpg

pick me, pick me :pray:

did i mention i will be at HIN Minneapolis, and NightShift Vegas, and at SEMA, and HIN Miami? talk about great exposure for your product.
my xB2 is currently waiting for a test fitting for a turbo application -- so this is what i have now
http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/6619/img0178bg8.jpg

Also Here is the spec's:

Part Number #22429

Front
- Ø1.25" (32mm) hollow
- 50% Stiffer than Stock

Rear
- Ø1.00" (25mm) hollow
- Add-on Bar
- Adds 200 lbs/in stiffness to the torsion beam

pick me, pick me :pray:

did i mention i will be at HIN Minneapolis, and NightShift Vegas, and at SEMA, and HIN Miami? talk about great exposure for your product.
my xB2 is currently waiting for a test fitting for a turbo application -- so this is what i have now
http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/6619/img0178bg8.jpg

Nice Car!

I trade ya my TRD sway bar for one of yours :lalala: now if my wheels would arrive...

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n29/bitwiz/xb2.jpg

How stiff is your rear bar compared to the add-on TRD bar?

Yellow would definitely be nice to show off.

and p.s. pick me :pray:

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I think you should give a set to the guy that helped with R&D! :P :lalala: :P :lalala:

But just in case...here's some pics!

P.S. The springs still ride amazing...I can't wait to pair them up with the sway bars!!!

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d88/XXLAsian/cp5.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d88/XXLAsian/cl105.jpg

Here is a pic of mine... only difference is I have the front windows tinted now too
I also have a custom sound system and other work done. Most of it more stealth. Going for the clean and smooth look

plus I am in Orange County.... Are you still in Santa Fe Springs?

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z68/noccfred/Xb001sm.jpg

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=186987&highlight=zuki

wow....this will be a haute product. i chose black.

How stiff is your rear bar compared to the add-on TRD rear bar?

Hey Hotchkis guy, could you answer this one for me?

I would say pic me, but how can I compete with XXLAsian...that thing is silly and already is sporting the company name. Gunmetal on my silver would look great though.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/timmer357/PB005.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/timmer357/z-pb017.jpg
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How stiff is your rear bar compared to the add-on TRD rear bar?

Hey Hotchkis guy, could you answer this one for me?

Ditto...

How stiff is your rear bar compared to the add-on TRD rear bar?

Hey Hotchkis guy, could you answer this one for me?

Ditto...

Hotchkis guy?

Here's my wife's... Taken in Yosemite...

http://home.comcast.net/~ktsau1/xB4.jpg

Thanks for all off your input! We have our first kit ready and we want to give it away! We are looking for the coolest looking scion xB out there. Post your pics and hotchkis will decide who will be the first xB owner to sport our new Gun Metal Grey sway bars!

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1338/1259836115_4494ffccf0_m.jpg
update with this?
when should i be expecting the sways? hehehe...

Hotchkis probably bought a TRD sway bar and copied it. I'd buy whichever one costs less.

Hotchkis probably bought a TRD sway bar and copied it. I'd buy whichever one costs less.


Hmmm...don't know where you came up with that... :eyebrow:

However they DID NOT. Hotchkis is one of the leaders in Suspension parts and has been for a long time. They took measurements of the new xB when it was released to the public and built their sway bars from the them...they didn't make copies of the TRD sway bars.

I'm just curious how many other people are anticipating this...

I know I am! First it was sometime in August for availability. Then late September. I'm pretty sure it'll be after SEMA as others have stated, but I want it NOW!!!! Lol!!

I was told from Hotchkis that it wont be out till after SEMA. I am hoping soon also. I would like to have one on the xB also.

I will take the whole kit . Springs and sways bars please.

Yesterday I ordered the tanabes and these sway bars. I will let you know how it works out.

I emailed Hotchkis trying to find out when their springs will be ready. I was thinking of cancelling the DF210 order. No answer back from Hotchkis.

I emailed Hotchkis trying to find out when their springs will be ready. I was thinking of cancelling the DF210 order. No answer back from Hotchkis.

Ummmmm.....


http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=204483

Here you go Hotchkis man.....

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