Possible Hotchkis Sway Bar fix
01-09-2006, 08:07 PM
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For anybody that thinks the McMasters collars are unnecessary..THINK AGAIN. I had installed my Hotchkis sways and ran on them for a month or two. Besides daily driving, I AutoX'ed it a couple times. When I finally got around to putting the collars in, I actually had to loosen up the mounting bolts to readjust the front bar, just to get the collars on...
01-10-2006, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by blackznismo
do you have to get alignment done after you install the hotchkis kit with the collars...i know if you work on your suspension in any form that re-alignment is needed....so is re-alignment neccessary?
01-16-2006, 02:09 PM
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JUST had them in yesterday with collars...med/med...my god what a difference. Freakin bolts...it was crazy to get them off....I ended up buying impact wrench...
01-21-2006, 03:25 PM
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Use a marine grease. I have used this on my Hotchkis and it does not come off, It is used to lubricate boat props and will stand the test of time agains the eliments. Any auto supply should have it as well as Marine Stores.
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04-11-2006, 10:42 PM
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does anyone think that these collars are actually having a bigger effect on the swaybar then just not making it move. if ur putting the collar on the bar, its kinda like having two seperate bars. its really tightening up the bar, and not using the whole bar. Hence making an already stiff swaybar, that much stiffer? Am i over thinking here?
04-12-2006, 02:57 AM
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Originally Posted by bacalhau16
does anyone think that these collars are actually having a bigger effect on the swaybar then just not making it move. if ur putting the collar on the bar, its kinda like having two seperate bars. its really tightening up the bar, and not using the whole bar. Hence making an already stiff swaybar, that much stiffer? Am i over thinking here?
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05-06-2006, 04:48 AM
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Are those collars unique to mcmasters? They are a long way from here, and i'd rather not wait on shipping.
basically where else might I be able to find collars so I don't have to wait on shipping?
basically where else might I be able to find collars so I don't have to wait on shipping?
05-06-2006, 05:39 AM
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Are those collars unique to mcmasters? They are a long way from here, and i'd rather not wait on shipping.
basically where else might I be able to find collars so I don't have to wait on shipping?
basically where else might I be able to find collars so I don't have to wait on shipping?
On another note, this thread is probably moot now that Hotchkis decided to include collars with their new bars.
05-06-2006, 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by zillinois
On another note, this thread is probably moot now that Hotchkis decided to include collars with their new bars.
05-06-2006, 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by zillinois
You might be able to find them at a hardware store, but I doubt it. Mcmaster has distribution facilities on the East Coast. So I doubt you'd have to wait more than a day for them.
On another note, this thread is probably moot now that Hotchkis decided to include collars with their new bars.
On another note, this thread is probably moot now that Hotchkis decided to include collars with their new bars.
really? i need to go check the box then because i just got the sways in a couple days ago...
05-06-2006, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by mrpratt
ok i'm going to sound like a dumbass, but are the bushings the same thing as the collars? cause i got bushings and 2 brackets... but no "collars"
05-06-2006, 09:00 AM
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Zillinois - Thanks for your help! I have had the collars on for a few months now and they work perfect! And you are right - my front had moved over 3 inches or so and it on mine, it seemed to be binding.
If you ever do a track event in the South, let me know as I will probably be there too.
If you ever do a track event in the South, let me know as I will probably be there too.
05-08-2006, 08:47 PM
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that sucks... i waited all this time and just got my TVS a month ago.. and NOW they decide to put the collars on.. oh well. i'm still more than happy with my TVS kit