hotchkis sway bars get stiffer?

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07-17-2006, 07:29 PM

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hotchkis sway bars get stiffer?

I noticed that the specs on the hotchkis sway bars changed. They used to be

stiffness: 9-32-63 / 54-92-146%

now it is

stifness: 22-48-82-129 / 80 - 125 - 185

did they get stiffer, or did they just change their numbers for some reason?

Sorry for the stupid question, was just curious

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07-17-2006, 07:43 PM

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They changed the location of the mounting holes to leverage more bar strength, hence the change in number's. Honestly, unless your running in B-stock do not buy a bar based on numbers. But a adjustable bar setup that have the collar system you like from a brand name you trust that sells at a price point you can justify.

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01-19-2007, 07:52 PM

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Sorry to bump this old thread, but I just bought the new 4-way Hotchkis sway bars. What is the Med/Med setting on the 3-way equal to on the new 4-way?

I noticed that number-wise there is no direct translation. However the closest would indicate that

"stiffness: 9-32-63 / 54-92-146%

should equal

stiffness: 22-48-82-129 / 80-125-185"

Overall, the numbers increase for both the front and back. Is it really a change in feel or just marketing?