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Old May 6, 2004 | 08:23 AM
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Default Just got my Hothcckis Sways Fornt and Rear

I was wondering if anyone has put these on themselves and how hard it was to complete, Do you suggest havinga shop do it or not??
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Old May 6, 2004 | 09:23 AM
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Once the car is on jacks and the undertray is off, it's real easy. Hardest part was getting the rear sway bar in amonsgt the exhaust/diff, etc..

1-2 hours DIY'er at most. Enjoy!
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Old May 6, 2004 | 09:38 AM
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Old May 6, 2004 | 09:35 PM
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I did mine and its very easy. I recommend you go buy a set of Rhino Ramps. Its best to install swaybars with the suspension loaded.
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Old May 7, 2004 | 07:00 AM
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are these sways adjustable, how much and what color?? tx
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Old May 7, 2004 | 08:04 AM
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I'm still waiting for my set.

Where can you get Rhino ramps??
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Old May 7, 2004 | 11:45 AM
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You can get Rhino Ramps at any major autoparts store. Kragen, Autozone, etc. They cost $20 for both.

Road Warrior, Both bars are red and adjustable.
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Old May 7, 2004 | 03:33 PM
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so, how do you like them ztevey?
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Old May 7, 2004 | 04:08 PM
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I've got my Hotchkis Sways with my Eibach Springs, and I love the set up.

I installed them myself. The front doesn't take long at all. The rear was a pain for me since I have the Borla Dual. I DID manage to get the rear on WITHOUT removing any exhaust components.

I have mine set up now with the Front in the middle, and the Rear at the "softest" settings.
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Old May 7, 2004 | 04:58 PM
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What setting would you recommend for a daily driver?
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Old May 8, 2004 | 07:59 AM
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I too installed the Hotchkis sways myself on jack stands. The front is really easy except for the 17mm endlink bolt that was a PITA to get off. The rear takes a little while to get around the exhaust, but it can be done. I am using the front at full stiff and the rear at full loose setting. These were the settings recommended by hotchkis and they have been fine so far. They eliminate the understeer a little bit, but still leave a little for safety. If you want the car to be more neutral or tend for a little oversteer, set the rear bar in the middle or even at the full tight setting.
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Old May 8, 2004 | 09:11 AM
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Originally posted by Road Warrior
so, how do you like them ztevey?
I love them. You wont be disappointed with them.
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