Hotchkis Sway bars

NORAIN · 12-14-2014, 06:24 AM

I just got a set of hotchkis sways. To anybody that's running these... At what setting do you have the rear bar set? I was going to set it in the middle, but thought I'd see what others are doing. Thanks for your input.

DEpointfive0 · 12-14-2014, 08:25 AM

A lot do. General consensus is to run the front bar and OEM rear bar.

If you're going to run the rear, and I definitely don't think you should, run it on full soft.

Zauskycop · 12-14-2014, 10:08 AM

What he said

Tracy Ramsey

Chuck33079 · 12-14-2014, 10:17 AM

I've got mine on full soft at the rear, and it feels fine. Try it and if you don't like the way it handles, put the oem rear back on.

NORAIN · 12-14-2014, 10:50 AM

Thanks fellas... will try soft first.

Trips · 12-14-2014, 11:07 AM

I agree with running the oem in the rear, And by all means make sure you occasionally grease the front bushings to avoid it from making creaky/scraping sounds later on due to them being dry.

Chuck33079 · 12-14-2014, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trips

I agree with running the oem in the rear, And by all means make sure you occasionally grease the front bushings to avoid it from making creaky/scraping sounds later on due to them being dry.

Wrap teflon tape around the bar under the bushing. You still have to grease it, but it lasts longer.

Rusty · 12-14-2014, 11:18 AM

with everything said. Wrap teflon tape around the bar where the bushing sits. Then grease it with silicone grease from Hotchkis. Then grease it with every oil change. If you put the rear bar on. Set it to soft. If you track the Z. You will find out that you will be putting the rear bar back on. The Hotchkis rear bar make the Z tail happy.

axmea? · 12-14-2014, 11:50 AM

Started w/ medium setting on both and switched to soft on the rear. Way better.

axmea? · 12-14-2014, 11:52 AM

What are your intervals for the Teflon tape? I have them on but have yet to change.

Rusty · 12-14-2014, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axmea?

Started w/ medium setting on both and switched to soft on the rear. Way better.

The front bar is nonadjustable. It only has one hole per side.

Rusty · 12-14-2014, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axmea?

What are your intervals for the Teflon tape? I have them on but have yet to change.

When you wrap the tape. Try to get a half tape overlay, for 2 layers.

Wonka2581 · 12-14-2014, 01:40 PM

Sub'd...

axmea? · 12-14-2014, 02:48 PM

Duh. Yer right. One hole. Rear three. Getting old. First time I ever used that excuse.

NORAIN · 12-14-2014, 03:27 PM

Thanks for the extra tips! Just to be certain, the hole closest to the end is the softest setting, correct?

12-14-2014, 06:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
NORAIN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wilmington, NC Age: 56 Posts: 323 Drives: 2011 370Z 6M SP Rep Power: 11	Hotchkis Sway bars I just got a set of hotchkis sways. To anybody that's running these... At what setting do you have the rear bar set? I was going to set it in the middle, but thought I'd see what others are doing. Thanks for your input. __________________ Swift Springs\|265-305 RE-11\|Forgestar F14\|F.I. TDX S.S. 12" Res."Milled Out"\|K&N\|SPL\|Z1(34 row)oil cooler\|Z1 brake upgrade\|Hotchkis Zspeed\|Team Voodoo\|HPDEjunkie.com

12-14-2014, 08:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	A lot do. General consensus is to run the front bar and OEM rear bar. If you're going to run the rear, and I definitely don't think you should, run it on full soft. Rusty and Zteven like this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

12-14-2014, 10:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	I've got mine on full soft at the rear, and it feels fine. Try it and if you don't like the way it handles, put the oem rear back on. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

12-14-2014, 10:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
NORAIN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wilmington, NC Age: 56 Posts: 323 Drives: 2011 370Z 6M SP Rep Power: 11	Thanks fellas... will try soft first. __________________ Swift Springs\|265-305 RE-11\|Forgestar F14\|F.I. TDX S.S. 12" Res."Milled Out"\|K&N\|SPL\|Z1(34 row)oil cooler\|Z1 brake upgrade\|Hotchkis Zspeed\|Team Voodoo\|HPDEjunkie.com

12-14-2014, 11:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	I agree with running the oem in the rear, And by all means make sure you occasionally grease the front bushings to avoid it from making creaky/scraping sounds later on due to them being dry. __________________

12-14-2014, 10:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Zauskycop Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hinckley IL Posts: 228 Drives: 2012 370Z, '16 Miata Rep Power: 13	What he said Tracy Ramsey

12-14-2014, 11:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,861 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	with everything said. Wrap teflon tape around the bar where the bushing sits. Then grease it with silicone grease from Hotchkis. Then grease it with every oil change. If you put the rear bar on. Set it to soft. If you track the Z. You will find out that you will be putting the rear bar back on. The Hotchkis rear bar make the Z tail happy. DEpointfive0 and axmea? like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

12-14-2014, 11:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,233 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Started w/ medium setting on both and switched to soft on the rear. Way better. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

12-14-2014, 11:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,233 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	What are your intervals for the Teflon tape? I have them on but have yet to change. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

12-14-2014, 01:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2611	Sub'd... __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

12-14-2014, 02:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,233 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Duh. Yer right. One hole. Rear three. Getting old. First time I ever used that excuse. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

12-14-2014, 03:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
NORAIN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wilmington, NC Age: 56 Posts: 323 Drives: 2011 370Z 6M SP Rep Power: 11	Thanks for the extra tips! Just to be certain, the hole closest to the end is the softest setting, correct? __________________ Swift Springs\|265-305 RE-11\|Forgestar F14\|F.I. TDX S.S. 12" Res."Milled Out"\|K&N\|SPL\|Z1(34 row)oil cooler\|Z1 brake upgrade\|Hotchkis Zspeed\|Team Voodoo\|HPDEjunkie.com

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