Sway bar for G Coupe--STILLEN OR Hotchkis
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Sway bar for G Coupe--STILLEN OR Hotchkis
Which sway bars do you prefer for your G35 Coupe?
I have read many threads on the stillen and hotchkis sway bars for the G35 coupe....I want to know the pro's and cons of each...Anyone that has these installed post your opinions....I just need more information before I spend $300 for a set of sway bars.
**************WHICH DO YOU PREFER? WHY? Which is better overall?
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This is From P_Diddy...A previous thread.
https://g35driver.com/forums/brakes-...r-summary.html
Sway Bar Summary!
Hey everyone, I thought it would be a good idea to create a thread w/ a summary of info for sway bars. Please add posts and I will try to update this original post with your information so that people can see a lot of info in 1 spot. Hopefully people will do a search and find this thread.
Please help to fill in the blanks below....
Hotchkis: updated info on 1/3/08, thanks Texasscout
Construction: Front 1 3/8" (35MM) Tubular (Bar Weight 13.5lbs)
4 Position Adjustable; Rear 15/16"(24mm) Tubular (bar weight 5.5lbs)
3 Position Adjustable. Includes greasable bushings and brackets. Bars now come with welded retaining rings/collar stops The back bushing have grease zerks on them now. Front bushings still must be removed to be greased.
Bushings: rubber?
350Z & 03- 05 G35 Front:
Hole 1 = 1525 lbs/in (22% Stiffer than stock)
Hole 2 = 1845 lbs/in (48% Stiffer than stock)
Hole 3 = 2270 lbs/in (82% Stiffer than stock)
Hole 4 = 2855 lbs/in (129% Stiffer than stock)
06 G35 Front:
Hole 1 = 1525 lbs/in (5% Softer than stock)
Hole 2 = 1845 lbs/in (15% Stiffer than stock)
Hole 3 = 2270 lbs/in (42% Stiffer than stock)
Hole 4 = 2855 lbs/in (78% Stiffer than stock)
Rear:
Hole 1 = 520 lbs/in (80% Stiffer than stock)
Hole 2 = 655 lbs/in (125% Stiffer than stock)
Hole 3 = 840 lbs/in (185% Stiffer than stock)
Approximate Price: ~$260
Pros/Cons/Experiences/Settings: some people complain about squeaking w/ Hotchkis (but I've read that you should just put more grease on them)
The bars do not incorporate bushing “stops” to locate the bar. Some people have noticed the bar shift to one side or another. The fix is to purchase a pair of “collars” from McMaster Carr (part Number?)
Stillen:
Construction: 1 3/8-inch diameter (front) and 7/8-inch diameter (rear) tube bars
Bushings: None included (re-use OEM bushings or buy aftermarket ones)*
Stiffness settings for the front/rear sways: from 7% to 70% stiffer than stock
Approximate Price: ~$275
Pros/Cons/Experiences/Settings: Excellent construction, excellent packaging & instructions, reasonable price, no noise. No cons. kenchan drives on Front soft / Rear med. tgenius drives Front med/ Rear med for his sedan.
*Polyeurethane Bushings compatible w/ Stillen sways:
Summit racing carries the bushings too for less than suspension.com.
Prothane part # 14-1115 - 13.99
Prothane part # 14-1116 - 19.39 Possibly backordered though
(info courtesy of sin4me)
*Energy Bushings for Stillen Sways:
ENS-9-5168R for the front 1 3/8" bar
ENS-9-5158R for the rear 7/8" bar
and they are $36+ shipped. (info courtesy of Jamaica2G)
I have read many threads on the stillen and hotchkis sway bars for the G35 coupe....I want to know the pro's and cons of each...Anyone that has these installed post your opinions....I just need more information before I spend $300 for a set of sway bars.
**************WHICH DO YOU PREFER? WHY? Which is better overall?
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This is From P_Diddy...A previous thread.
https://g35driver.com/forums/brakes-...r-summary.html
Sway Bar Summary!
Hey everyone, I thought it would be a good idea to create a thread w/ a summary of info for sway bars. Please add posts and I will try to update this original post with your information so that people can see a lot of info in 1 spot. Hopefully people will do a search and find this thread.
Please help to fill in the blanks below....
Hotchkis: updated info on 1/3/08, thanks Texasscout
Construction: Front 1 3/8" (35MM) Tubular (Bar Weight 13.5lbs)
4 Position Adjustable; Rear 15/16"(24mm) Tubular (bar weight 5.5lbs)
3 Position Adjustable. Includes greasable bushings and brackets. Bars now come with welded retaining rings/collar stops The back bushing have grease zerks on them now. Front bushings still must be removed to be greased.
Bushings: rubber?
350Z & 03- 05 G35 Front:
Hole 1 = 1525 lbs/in (22% Stiffer than stock)
Hole 2 = 1845 lbs/in (48% Stiffer than stock)
Hole 3 = 2270 lbs/in (82% Stiffer than stock)
Hole 4 = 2855 lbs/in (129% Stiffer than stock)
06 G35 Front:
Hole 1 = 1525 lbs/in (5% Softer than stock)
Hole 2 = 1845 lbs/in (15% Stiffer than stock)
Hole 3 = 2270 lbs/in (42% Stiffer than stock)
Hole 4 = 2855 lbs/in (78% Stiffer than stock)
Rear:
Hole 1 = 520 lbs/in (80% Stiffer than stock)
Hole 2 = 655 lbs/in (125% Stiffer than stock)
Hole 3 = 840 lbs/in (185% Stiffer than stock)
Approximate Price: ~$260
Pros/Cons/Experiences/Settings: some people complain about squeaking w/ Hotchkis (but I've read that you should just put more grease on them)
The bars do not incorporate bushing “stops” to locate the bar. Some people have noticed the bar shift to one side or another. The fix is to purchase a pair of “collars” from McMaster Carr (part Number?)
Stillen:
Construction: 1 3/8-inch diameter (front) and 7/8-inch diameter (rear) tube bars
Bushings: None included (re-use OEM bushings or buy aftermarket ones)*
Stiffness settings for the front/rear sways: from 7% to 70% stiffer than stock
Approximate Price: ~$275
Pros/Cons/Experiences/Settings: Excellent construction, excellent packaging & instructions, reasonable price, no noise. No cons. kenchan drives on Front soft / Rear med. tgenius drives Front med/ Rear med for his sedan.
*Polyeurethane Bushings compatible w/ Stillen sways:
Summit racing carries the bushings too for less than suspension.com.
Prothane part # 14-1115 - 13.99
Prothane part # 14-1116 - 19.39 Possibly backordered though
(info courtesy of sin4me)
*Energy Bushings for Stillen Sways:
ENS-9-5168R for the front 1 3/8" bar
ENS-9-5158R for the rear 7/8" bar
and they are $36+ shipped. (info courtesy of Jamaica2G)
Last edited by Grevving6; 03-07-2009 at 03:49 PM.
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Go with Hotchkis.
I've seen a couple of products from Stillen that look like total ***. I don't really like or trust the company, poor build quality on most of their products, and there have been a couple members who have had the Stillen sways crack. Everyone who has hotchkis has been overjoyed about having them, at least as far as I have seen.
I've seen a couple of products from Stillen that look like total ***. I don't really like or trust the company, poor build quality on most of their products, and there have been a couple members who have had the Stillen sways crack. Everyone who has hotchkis has been overjoyed about having them, at least as far as I have seen.
Last edited by Darkstar752; 03-06-2009 at 02:10 PM.
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This is what I have on....:)
Stillen had issues with cracking on one batch of sways a couple years ago,
nothing since so that's "Old News!" I've had my Stillen sways on for 3 years
along with adjustable endlinks and poly bushings....wouldn't trade anyone for
my set up! My upper strut bar also ties everything together, so I have no
noise and my G corners flat without body roll....not even a hint!
Gary
nothing since so that's "Old News!" I've had my Stillen sways on for 3 years
along with adjustable endlinks and poly bushings....wouldn't trade anyone for
my set up! My upper strut bar also ties everything together, so I have no
noise and my G corners flat without body roll....not even a hint!
Gary
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Im not sure if red or grey makes a difference. My buddy who I got mine off are Red so im pretty willing to bet if color does make a difference at all grey would be the V2? Im guessing that color doesnt matter tho