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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 07:36 PM
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i would like to install front and rear sway bars any1 have any suggestions on which one's and the best price
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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 07:47 PM
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The Z06 bars and aluminum endlinks from Ken Fichtner. Around $235-240 shipped for the whole package. Best deal and a great performance mod.:yesnod:

Hotchkis bars are popular too, but look at $500 new, $350 for a blem set off ebay.

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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 08:15 PM
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That's right, what he said. I did this exact mod and it was a great improvement over the base setup. Better on the curves and good ride. Some add shocks like Bilstein sports but they will add a little harshness to the ride. (IMHO) :chevy
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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 09:17 PM
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I have a '99 coupe with the base suspension, and just switched to Hotchkiss bars and Z06 end links. I also had it lowered ( without cutting the bushings ) about 7/8" both front and rear. The results are better than I expected; almost totally flat cornering, slightly quicker responding, more " hunkered down " look. I was surprised that the ride was still very compliant, with hardly any increase of harsness -- and no bottoming. Once I add a set of Bilsteins and Z06 wheels and tires it should be perfect!

I would recommend a very stiff set of bars -- at least Z06 bars or stiffer. If you look you can find deals. I bought mine used off the Forum. :cheers: :D
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Old Nov 13, 2002 | 08:42 AM
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Hotchkis :D :D :D :D
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Old Nov 13, 2002 | 09:12 AM
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I just installed the aluminum end links on the base sway bars. It was a big improvement and did not effect the ride at all. Very little body roll with just the end links.
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Old Nov 13, 2002 | 10:16 AM
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I just installed the aluminum end links on the base sway bars. It was a big improvement and did not effect the ride at all. Very little body roll with just the end links.
How much were just the endlinks?
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