thank you Hotchiks!!!
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thank you Hotchiks!!!
i just installed the Hotchkis sway bars and WOW, what a huge difference in handling!!!! so thank you Hotchkis for making an amazing product for a sweet ride!! 
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nice nice. i felt the same after i installed the TRD bars.
also, hotchkis says that the bars are lighter. do you know the weight of the rear? i might actually swap it out for some hotchkis if there is a significant weight difference
also, hotchkis says that the bars are lighter. do you know the weight of the rear? i might actually swap it out for some hotchkis if there is a significant weight difference
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first question... yes, the pulleye's made a big difference. love them!!
second question... yes, hotchkis says their bars are lighter than the stock front and trd rear. and much stronger than both. the box shipped weighing (fed ex stamping)25lbs. so throw in about 2-3lbs of cardboard and hardware. the rear is bigger than the front, but seemed lighter. so i'd guess about 10-12lbs for the rear and 11-13 for the front.
second question... yes, hotchkis says their bars are lighter than the stock front and trd rear. and much stronger than both. the box shipped weighing (fed ex stamping)25lbs. so throw in about 2-3lbs of cardboard and hardware. the rear is bigger than the front, but seemed lighter. so i'd guess about 10-12lbs for the rear and 11-13 for the front.
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Originally Posted by whitebreadbox
first question... yes, the pulleye's made a big difference. love them!!
second question... yes, hotchkis says their bars are lighter than the stock front and trd rear. and much stronger than both. the box shipped weighing (fed ex stamping)25lbs. so throw in about 2-3lbs of cardboard and hardware. the rear is bigger than the front, but seemed lighter. so i'd guess about 10-12lbs for the rear and 11-13 for the front.
second question... yes, hotchkis says their bars are lighter than the stock front and trd rear. and much stronger than both. the box shipped weighing (fed ex stamping)25lbs. so throw in about 2-3lbs of cardboard and hardware. the rear is bigger than the front, but seemed lighter. so i'd guess about 10-12lbs for the rear and 11-13 for the front.
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Originally Posted by XxXbBb
Originally Posted by whitebreadbox
first question... yes, the pulleye's made a big difference. love them!!
second question... yes, hotchkis says their bars are lighter than the stock front and trd rear. and much stronger than both. the box shipped weighing (fed ex stamping)25lbs. so throw in about 2-3lbs of cardboard and hardware. the rear is bigger than the front, but seemed lighter. so i'd guess about 10-12lbs for the rear and 11-13 for the front.
second question... yes, hotchkis says their bars are lighter than the stock front and trd rear. and much stronger than both. the box shipped weighing (fed ex stamping)25lbs. so throw in about 2-3lbs of cardboard and hardware. the rear is bigger than the front, but seemed lighter. so i'd guess about 10-12lbs for the rear and 11-13 for the front.
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so is the hotchkis the only aftermarket for swaybars?
I know that TRD usually rebrands hotchkis and calls it a TRD. I know that for a fact on my matrix. becuase its the same thing. is this the case w/ 08 xB?
I found hotchkis for $290 shipped is it a good price?
http://www.fastscions.com/index.asp?...ROD&ProdID=703
I know that TRD usually rebrands hotchkis and calls it a TRD. I know that for a fact on my matrix. becuase its the same thing. is this the case w/ 08 xB?
I found hotchkis for $290 shipped is it a good price?
http://www.fastscions.com/index.asp?...ROD&ProdID=703
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The TRD was released long before the Hotchkis was. Hotchkis also claims quite significant weight differences, as well.
And Hotchkis is the only company currently offering both front and rear sways.
And $290 shipped for both sways is a helluvadeal!!
And Hotchkis is the only company currently offering both front and rear sways.
And $290 shipped for both sways is a helluvadeal!!
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thank you
I tried that code SL07 and it didnt work it says its expired
http://www.hotchkis.net/p-752-08-sci...sway-bars.aspx
I found anthoer site for $261 and 18.79 for shipping
http://www.jscspeed.com/scion/suspen...s_swaybars.htm
I tried that code SL07 and it didnt work it says its expired
http://www.hotchkis.net/p-752-08-sci...sway-bars.aspx
I found anthoer site for $261 and 18.79 for shipping
http://www.jscspeed.com/scion/suspen...s_swaybars.htm
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I am thinking to get the Hotchkis kit as well, but I am wondering if these sway bars stiff enough to affect ride quality? Do any of you who had it installed feel the difference before and after installation? Does your ride get worst or no change? Because I heard very stiff bar would affect ride quality and the Hotchkis front bar looks pretty beefy!
I am sure the bars improve handling big time, I just want to hear from the real users. Thanks!
I am sure the bars improve handling big time, I just want to hear from the real users. Thanks!