Eibach vs. Hotchkis sway bars

[strangeengine]

Anyone know if there's a real difference, other than the $200 in price?

TireRack.com lists them with the same bar sizes, both hollow. I can't imagine that the Hotchkis hardware (drop links, brackets, bolts, etc) is $200 better.

Anyone know?

Thanks.

- Mark
2007 Escalade ESV

 

[73shark]

Are they any stiffer than OEM?

 

[strangeengine]

According to TireRack.com regarding the Eibach bars:

Note: Bar diameter 1.50"(1 1/2") F and 1.25"(1 1/4") R. Both bars are hollow. Front +25% over OE. Rear +70% over OE.

Dimensions for the Hotchkis are the same.

- Mark

 

[drmason1]

I did a lot of research and the Hotchkis come with more hardware, not just the sway bars....it was suggested by a Performance Suspension shop that uses a Suburban to tow....it was suggested that the Hotchkis was "much" better for the vehicle. I save the Hotchkis installed and am very happy with the results.

 

[73shark]

Aren't the OEM bars solid? If so, then you can't use diameter as comparision for stiffness.

 

[drmason1]

Check this site.

http://www.hotchkis.net/c-822-2007-.aspx

 

[strangeengine]

Aren't the OEM bars solid? If so, then you can't use diameter as comparision for stiffness.

I am assuming the % increases that Tire Rack is quoting are for stiffness, not simple bar diameter.

- Mark

 

[strangeengine]

Check this site.

http://www.hotchkis.net/c-822-2007-.aspx

I've read that, but it doesn't tell me anything about why they are $200 better than the Eibach bars, unfortunately.

- Mark

 

[JennaBear]

I have the Eibachs and have had great results.

 

[Grocery Getter]

What about Hellwig?

 

[robb.]

i have eibachs aswell.....feels great takin curves