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NORAIN 12-14-2014 06:24 AM

Hotchkis Sway bars
 
I just got a set of hotchkis sways. To anybody that's running these... At what setting do you have the rear bar set? I was going to set it in the middle, but thought I'd see what others are doing. Thanks for your input.

DEpointfive0 12-14-2014 08:25 AM

A lot do. General consensus is to run the front bar and OEM rear bar.

If you're going to run the rear, and I definitely don't think you should, run it on full soft.

Zauskycop 12-14-2014 10:08 AM

What he said

Tracy Ramsey

Chuck33079 12-14-2014 10:17 AM

I've got mine on full soft at the rear, and it feels fine. Try it and if you don't like the way it handles, put the oem rear back on.

NORAIN 12-14-2014 10:50 AM

Thanks fellas... will try soft first.

Trips 12-14-2014 11:07 AM

I agree with running the oem in the rear, And by all means make sure you occasionally grease the front bushings to avoid it from making creaky/scraping sounds later on due to them being dry.

Chuck33079 12-14-2014 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trips (Post 3056189)
I agree with running the oem in the rear, And by all means make sure you occasionally grease the front bushings to avoid it from making creaky/scraping sounds later on due to them being dry.

Wrap teflon tape around the bar under the bushing. You still have to grease it, but it lasts longer.

Rusty 12-14-2014 11:18 AM

:iagree: with everything said. Wrap teflon tape around the bar where the bushing sits. Then grease it with silicone grease from Hotchkis. Then grease it with every oil change. If you put the rear bar on. Set it to soft. If you track the Z. You will find out that you will be putting the rear bar back on. The Hotchkis rear bar make the Z tail happy.

axmea? 12-14-2014 11:50 AM

Started w/ medium setting on both and switched to soft on the rear. Way better.

axmea? 12-14-2014 11:52 AM

What are your intervals for the Teflon tape? I have them on but have yet to change.

Rusty 12-14-2014 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axmea? (Post 3056213)
Started w/ medium setting on both and switched to soft on the rear. Way better.

The front bar is nonadjustable. It only has one hole per side. ;)

Rusty 12-14-2014 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axmea? (Post 3056214)
What are your intervals for the Teflon tape? I have them on but have yet to change.

When you wrap the tape. Try to get a half tape overlay, for 2 layers. ;)

Wonka2581 12-14-2014 01:40 PM

Sub'd...;)

axmea? 12-14-2014 02:48 PM

Duh. Yer right. One hole. Rear three. Getting old. First time I ever used that excuse.

NORAIN 12-14-2014 03:27 PM

Thanks for the extra tips! Just to be certain, the hole closest to the end is the softest setting, correct?


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