Wait.. we can order colors other than the black/gray shown on the hotchkis site? i had the hotchkis rear sway on my tC and loved it. i really want to get around to doing both the front and rear on the box.

 

Is this deal still available?

[quote="HotchkisSusp"]Happy Holidays from Hotchkis Sport Suspension. In appreciation of the Scion communities continued support and brand loyalty, we'd like extend a 10% off coupon for use towards any merchandise on our web site through the end of the year. As a added bonus, we'll throw in a free Hotchkis Sport Suspension T-Shirt.
At checkout enter coupon code SL07, and please use the order notes field to enter T-Shirt size.

Part # 22429 Performance Sway Bar Set

 

Doubt it, since the bars are back at full price, the promotion was for the holiday season, and even the coupon code is for '07.

 

looks like they are still available with the coupon code!

ordered the kit, we'll see!

 

Can someone humor a noob. What is the zerk? You are all talking about greasing something. I have read the TRD rear sway bar install, and it does not mention grease. Is this only for the front sway bar? Sorry if I sound ignorant, but I don't have any experience with this. I want to get this set up rather than the TRD, but if I can't install myself, I don't want to do it. I hate to pay for things to be installed. I take it the front is a lot more difficult to do...

 

watching

 

A zerk fitting is also known as a grease fitting. It is what you attach your grease gun to so you can get the grease into hard to get areas.

Al

 

Cool. I take it that is only for the front then?

 

is the install for the front as much of a pain as it was supposed to be w/ the tc? haha. i tried looking up the instructions on the hotchkis website but they weren't on there

 

No, other than disconnecting the swaybar, you have to remove 2 bolts and 1 nut from the BJ and remove one/loosen the other control arm bolt.

 

Zerks are on the rear bar only.

 

so no dropping a motor mount this time around? lol sweet

 

In appreciation of the Scion communities continued support and brand loyalty, we'd like extend a 10% off coupon for use towards any merchandise on our web site through the end of the year. As an added bonus, we'll throw in a free Hotchkis Sport Suspension T-Shirt.
At checkout enter coupon code SL07, and please use the order notes field to enter T-Shirt size.

The coupon code will work thru Febuary 29th, 2008.

 

^^^ Way awesome! I will definately be getting the sway bars now!!!

 

jus got and installed 2nite
feels really nice
very responsive
went on little canyon run
was fun

some racing seats would be nice to hold in place at high speeds

 

I'm still waiting for the springs to be released.

I reeeeally want the TVS kit...

 

yea i got set of eibach prokit springs
feel nice but not low enough for me
so prob going to get ksport coils

 

Hi Al:

OK, got the torque specs I needed and installed the front bar. (Thanks again IntegreS and SquallLHeart!)

The rear bar provides the greatest benefit. Comparitively, and as expected, the benefits from installing the front bar was less dramatic. The Hotchkis front bar stiffened the front up over the stock bar, so it just feels right now.

As mentioned in a previous post, after installing the Hotchkis rear bar alone, I noticed how soft the front suspension is. Now with both bars installed, my box feels balanced--as expected. Hotchkis has done a good job with this pair. Again, as expected.

So, can you drive with just the rear bar and be safe? For casual drivers, I'd say yes. If you're a "spirited" driver, get both bars. It's better and well worth the money. I'd even go as far as saying that dollar for dollar cost vs performance and safety, this is one of the the best buys out there. To give you a comparison, my xB2 corners like a stock Mustang instead of a small mini-van or SUV now.

I'm on stock springs too. I'd imagine that lowering springs would improve handling, but it's very good on stockers. It's no race car, but it's a much more confident driver now. Buy with confidence.

Hope this helps.

Ben

 

Bench2, if you could PM me the torque specs, I'd reallly appreciate it.

I just ordered everything up today. Should be here next week. Hopefully installed next weekend!

 

I'll just post them here in case others think that "feels tight" isn't good enough for suspension parts.

- front sway bar bushing plates: 87 N*m 64 ft lbs
- front lower ball joint bolts: 133 N*m 98 ft lbs
- front sway bar end links: 74 N*m 55 ft lbs

More torque specs can be found here:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=208855

Let us know what you think after you install them.