I'm probably buying the Hotchkis sway bar set in the next few months, and I'm wondering if anyone here knows of any good shops to get them installed for a reasonable price. I'll probably just need the front one installed, since my friend and I can probably install the rear one ourselves.

 

I got a buddy who's a tech in magnolia that can do it. How cheap you lookin at?

 

installing the front one is pretty simple, but yeah going to a tech is your best bet

 

Haha...I don't know what the average install price is on the front sway bar. Is it in the hundreds? Two hundreds? I'd like to keep it at $100 or less.

Is it that simple? I keep reading horror stories when it comes to the front sway bar.

 

yes sir! its a really simple task. i found a DIY thread on here that you can reference if you wanna try it yourself. granted its not for a hotchkis strut brace (sway bar), but the process is the exact same
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=100210

 

Oh, I was talking about installing these.

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/scion-tc-1g-suspension-handling-1615/successful-install-hotchkis-front-sway-bar-82242/

 

Uh yeah you actually have to drop the subframe...not easy.

 

Be sure to have it done by a professional. There are alignment holes to line the frame back up and you will need to make sure it does otherwise your alignment will be off and the car will track very oddly.

 

Yeah man, that's what I've heard everyone saying. They also say the instructions given by Hotchkis is useless.

Got any shops you recommend for installing a sway bar?

 

oh okay yeah that's a whole 'nother story. definitely have a pro do that.

 

I did mine only because i was swapping the tranny as well. Its a lot of work, if you do not have experience with that level of work or a couple days to go slow and take your time i wouldnt atmept.

 

Yeah, I'm pretty confident about getting the back sway installed by me and a friend, but I don't have the ***** to drop the subframe.

 

That is exactly how i was. Its a lot of work but a nice pay off in the end.

 

Got any advice in case I can't find a place that can install it for a reasonable price?

 

If you have a stick do the clutch at the same time lol

Seriously tho have a friend that is mechanically compenent help you. Get some jack stands to support the motor and trans, as well as the car.

 

Okay, thanks for the advice. Hopefully, I won't have to use it Still holding out on someone recommending me a place to get it installed cheaply and reliably.

 

Try vtr in everett. 425-267-9797

 

Lol yeah that was an interesting week