Hotchkis rear sway bar

[fatgump]

Is anyone here running the Hotchkis rear sway bar, Summit part # HSS-22390R? What's your opinion on it? Are you running bags or springs? Thank you.

[GEARBOXGARAGE]

We have one installed on our shop truck, but still finishing the build process, so no street time yet. As far as manufacturing quality and installation, it's great and their customer service is very helpfull! Adjustable turn-buckles, and several holes to fine tune the amount of resistance you want. We are running it with a custom coil-over set-up on Early Classic trailing arms. So far, from what I know of, anyone that has been running the Hotchkis equipment is extremely satisfied with the ride quality and handling.

[oldblue1968chevy]

Im running a stock system (cut front springs drop block in rear, sway bar in front) will a rear swaybar help me any?

[GEARBOXGARAGE]

It depends on what you are trying to achieve. From the mild drop you described, it sounds like you are wanting a reliable driver. Are you running the stock front bar or a bigger aftermarket one? Regardless is it is stock or aftermarket, the thing to keep in mind, is that you want your rear bar to be smaller than the fron to avoid a pushing effect in hard cornering. There are many options available depending on what you would like to spend. ADDCO makes a 7/8" rear bar for only $120, or you could go the next step higher with a Hotchkis 7/8" rear bar for about $385. Hotchkis also offers a matched front/rear set for around $600. Hellwig has 1-1/8" front and rear bars that are just over $450 for both. Adding a rear sway bar will help with handling and tie your front and rear suspension together, as long as you pick the right components to work together properly. If you have the time to do some extra reading, look up the "Make it handle" thread in this forum. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=419251 There is some great information in there and explains more than just sway bar selection. Spring rates and shocks can also affect how well a sway bar will be effective in improving ride characteristics. Hope this gives you a good start!