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Home > Performance Mods > Suspension & Brakes > Hotchkis VS TRD the sway bar WARS

Hotchkis VS TRD the sway bar WARS

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DevinN08tC Louisville Kentucky, US Tech Advisor	What should I buy, just a TRD rear sway bar or a Hotchkis front and rear sway bar set. Is the Hotchkis set up worth the extra cost? Will I really feel a difference swapping out the FRONT sway bar? Will this set up make my car handle like a go-cart? Really any opinions would be great.
[#] Sep 12, 2007 09:15pm
SquallLHeart The Techie	you really just need a rear sway bar. the extra cost of trying to deal with installing the front sway bar isn't worth it to most people. LED Swaps and parts available! PM me for details, questions and/or quotes. There's Strong, and then there's RETARD Strong. Decelerate your life. The Few, the Proud... (they never really tell you what they're really "proud" of, eh?) Below All (USAF - Uncle Sam's Academic Failures)
[#] Sep 12, 2007 09:16pm
Racr350 Penfield New York, US Chief Mechanic	SquallLHeart wrote: you really just need a rear sway bar. the extra cost of trying to deal with installing the front sway bar isn't worth it to most people. agreed...basically a front sway bar isnt needed on FWD cars if you just plan on streetin it..if you have racing in mind..then you might want to consider it.. -BearZ Rules!
[#] Sep 12, 2007 09:49pm
Orin Auburn Alabama, US	Hotchkis is the best choice over all for a complete setup, but just as mentioned above, front sway is not really needed if you don't mind spending the extra money & time, go with Hotchkis if you want a very effective rear sway (alone) go TRD
[#] Sep 12, 2007 09:58pm
Mayo Rockville Maryland, US *The Guru*	I have been looking all over for the thickness of the TRD sway bar. Cant find it. But the Hotchkis one is 27mm thick. Comparing the thickness might help compare the difference in the ride. But good question, Id like to know how the Hotchkis sway bar stacks up against the TRD one. In objective judgement of course, haha. "gonna wash my car before i take a nap.. can't rest well knowing i've got the entire cast of A Bug's Life on my bumper" - Vicious -- Want to post a "For Sale" thread? Check out the rules first.
[#] Sep 12, 2007 10:02pm
Orin Auburn Alabama, US	the Hotchkis is much thicker, but it's sold as a set and it's also much more expensive... the TRD rear sway is 22mm in diameter vs Hotchkis with 27mm Hotchkis costs twice as much as the TRD on it's own, but it also has the highest amount of stiffness and is sold as a set for basic street and daily driving, TRD would be a fine choice if you want the most stiffness and performance go with the Hotchkis full set
[#] Sep 12, 2007 10:21pm
Whocares05050 Jensen Beach Florida, US Detailer	I have the hotchkins and would never look back. there is a difference, Theres hard and medium for the front, and three settings for the rear. hotchkins FTMFW
[#] Sep 12, 2007 11:07pm
Triniosito Orlando Florida, US Godlike Advisor	^^^ Agreed,I have The Hotchkis Springs And Sways And Trust Me You Feel The Difference,Best Setting I'd Say Is Front At Medium And Rear At Tightest For Best Handling Hotchkis FTW
[#] Sep 13, 2007 01:41am
Imagin Honolulu Hawaii, US Vehicle Designer	If you want to have track ready handling and still stay street ready, go with the TRD. The Hotchis is a great setup, but unless you are dedicated to the track, that youd go after it
[#] Sep 13, 2007 03:25am
SquallLHeart The Techie	if you're looking towards TRD.. take a look at Progress... it adds one more level of adjustability over the TRD, along with coming with new endlinks... the TRD rear sway bar is basically the same design as Progress's... and also Toyota's choice in their pro/celeb tCs. the pro/celeb tCs use Progress rear sways as well as their coilovers. LED Swaps and parts available! PM me for details, questions and/or quotes. There's Strong, and then there's RETARD Strong. Decelerate your life. The Few, the Proud... (they never really tell you what they're really "proud" of, eh?) Below All (USAF - Uncle Sam's Academic Failures)
[#] Sep 13, 2007 03:37am
way2sxxy4u Hayward California, US Chief Mechanic	i would take my hotchkis setup against anyone with a single trd sway bar. that's how confident i am in them. the front stability is soo much better than stock. i have pics to compare the stock sway bar to the hotchkis if anyone wants to see just pm. the hotchkis keeps the car flatter on turn in and also minimizes that dive and floaty feeling.
[#] Sep 13, 2007 05:11am
Vicious Orlando Florida, US El Chupacabra	I'm looking into just a rear sway bar and I'm considering either the TRD or the Progress. How thick are the Progress Tech bars? :o The Thread Killah
[#] Sep 13, 2007 05:19am
Orin Auburn Alabama, US	^ same as TRD 22mm,
[#] Sep 13, 2007 09:57am

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