Going to buy it soon. I seen this same post a while ago and not one response.

Anyone install the Progress rear sway bar. I would like some feedback. Thanks all.

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double post is the devil

 

OK, but what do you think about the new Progress sway bar.

 

thats what I'm wondering... comparisons to the TRD and Hotch..

 

I don't know why you'd buy it instead of the TRD bar. They're either the same size or the TRD is a little bigger.

 

is there a price difference between the TRD and the Progress?

 

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Stiffer than TRD. Hotch requires you buy front and rear.

 

Wow. that is a pretty large bar for the rear...kewl!

 

get the hotchkis 27mm vs 22mm.

anyone know how much stiffer the progress is than stock? i know hotchkis is roughly 100% siffer per setting, 3 settings.

 

Go with the Hotchkis sway bar set if you want total performance. Get the Progress bar if you're on a budget . I got the Hotchkis bars coming soon

 

what's so funny?

yea i got the Hotchkis set on stiffest and I dont see why you would want to set it less. Car feels really good and flat and there is no compromise in ride quality so I don't see myself setting it softer.

 

I'm laughing because everyone wants performance but nobody wants to pay for it.

 

Actually, I'm not THAT dissatisfied with the stock bars.
Any step up would be a nice improvement. Should I pay a bunch more to get something I'll never need?

 

The Progress bar is smaller because it's designed to work with the OEM front bar. Thicker and stiffer bars are not always better. Each company has their own way of tuning and niche for what they think is the ideal setting/performance. We spoke with Progress directly and they said they felt the front sway bar did a great job and only the rear needed to be upgraded. They are looking into a mild upgrade on the front but no details on that yet. Hotchkis obviously has a different approach on the matter and offers a full replacement.

Quick summary/cheat sheet:
Progress: Great bar on a budget, easy to install, works with OEM front.
Hotchkis: More expensive with better performance. Rear bar will be horribly balance when used in conjunction with the front sway bar.

Both setups are great and will improve your driving experience. Ask your selft this... How much time and money am I will to invest in this setup?

 

Oh yeah and judging by how you asked that... I reccommend you go with the Progress rear sway bar. The install takes about 10% of the time as the front, it costs less, and still adds some driving excitement.

 

I also remember seeing where some people were having problems with "lateral shift" on the front bars (Hotch?)
From the looks of the progress bar, that will NOT be a problem.

 

I strongly agree with you.

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also, I know we're $20 more than ebay, but you can definately trust us with shipments and customer service. If $20 is worth the risk, that's ok with me, just letting you know what your paying for with us.

 

Installed smoothly in stiffest setting. Easy install. Nice quality bar and comes with high performance end links. Car tracks much better. Less understeer. It goes in whatever direction you point it. The stock tires scream for mercy though. I'll install Progress coilovers when my stock shocks wear.


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