Which sways?

[moparman53]

Hotchkiss or ST? STs are are bit cheaper, but I don't know if I can stand that hideous green.

I'm also debating waiting until I get the SRT stuff installed. I wonder if it would be a bit less expensive having it all installed at the same time.

Will I need any sort of alignment afterwards?

[boschargerrt]

go by size for the front and rear...i know that hotchkis sways for the front is smaller than the eibachs, but the rears on the hotchkis is a little bigger....do some research...later - jimmy

[srt4evah]

Have a look at the Mopar sways, they're 32mm front and 22mm rear, bigger in the rear than the Hotchkis and smaller in the front, which should grant more oversteer than the Hotchkis setup.

[moparman53]

OK, now I have decide between 3, Hotchkiss, ST, and Mopar. Anybody know what Mopars cost?

[Super T]

The Hotchkis bars made a HUGE difference on my RT... I can't speak for the other companies. Given the competitive nature of the industry, I have to assume that as long as you stick within big-name players, you'll get what you pay for. Yes, you **should** get a rear alignment after you do the swaybars. If the car doesn't track, shake, or make new noises, you can probably get by for a while without one but it's not the "right" thing to do.

[Carfinish]

well I know you saw my thread on my install because you posted in it :mrgreen:

but here it is again http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=51716

you do not notice the green unless you go looking for it....hey adds color to the underside....I say ST...but you know why....I think they are great as I am sure the Hotch's are as well

[1fastsedan]

Tbyrne motorsports has a group buy for te Hotchkis sways right now, about $65 off their regular price + shipping.

Mopar vs Hotchkis vs ST vs Eibach

Front:
Mopar: 32mm
Hotchkis: 35mm
ST:1.25" (31.75mm) per HH performance's site, no data on ST's website
Eibach: 30mm

Rear:
Mopar: 22mm
Hotchkis: 19mm
ST: 7/8" (22.2mm) per Summit Racing, no data on ST's website
Eibach: 16mm

[TMag]

I used Hotchkis setup on my Dak R/T, personally think they are top notch.

[Super T]

Don't rely on dimensions. Hotchkis is the only company (that I've seen) to actually publish the % stiffness increase over stock... which would lead me to believe they lead the pack.

[Fireballs]

Don't rely on dimensions. Hotchkis is the only company (that I've seen) to actually publish the % stiffness increase over stock....

Do rely on dimensions. Ignoring bushings, you can compare bar stiffness like so:

D1 = stock bar diameter
D2 = alternate bar diameter

Stiffness ratio = (D2)^4 / (D1)^4

Solid vs hollow makes a tiny difference in bar stiffness, but a big difference in bar weight.

[Fireballs]

Here's a less expensive way to get bigger bars for an LX:

http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=608898&postcount=69

Prices from a local dealer are $134 front, $155 rear, $5-6 per bushing.

[MAGFX]

Great info Fireballs! :thumbs_u: