06-30-2020, 09:08 PM | #57 |
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I'm no longer running the Nordlock washers. They don't work on rotating joints like swaybars.
Torque close to max and use loctite.
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06-30-2020, 09:14 PM | #58 |
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comparison pic
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07-01-2020, 06:59 AM | #59 |
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Their mount does appear wider when you zoom in. Also their rates aren't as stiff so the forces won't be as high on the bushings.
I still have faith in my solution, perhaps i should shave off the grease boss as well per Badmojo's testing. |
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It's hard to say for sure without having them both in hand. However, assuming they are using the same bushing, both mounts fit inside the "shoulders" of the bushing and therefore they are very similar in width and support. The only question is whether the Hotchkiss mount is stiffer since it has the gussets on either side of its bolt holes. If they're using a wider bushing, then yes the bracket is wider as well as gusseted and therefore it's likely a more durable design. It would be a no-brainer to use this mount on the BMR bar in that case. Maybe someone can take measurements of their Hotchkis bushing and bracket?
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The stock brackets compress the bushings a decent amount, so I think the grease boss is probably in contact. |
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07-01-2020, 12:00 PM | #63 |
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these are the ones i have and i track my car and havent had any issues
https://afepower.com/afe-control-sway-bar-set
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It appears the AFE front bar is even bigger at 35mm (1-3/8"), but what is the wall thickness? It looks like the ends are welded on both front and rear bars and not just the tubing flattened. |
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yea they are pretty beefy and not sure on wall thickness i was just posting it to compare to the bmr/hotckis bar mounts
there is also these but the photos suck lol https://www.hellwigproducts.com/2016...-ss-sway-bars/
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07-02-2020, 02:45 PM | #66 |
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I called Hotchkis, they said that the website numbers do not match their 'internal' numbers.
They said their 'internal' numbers are Front: 70/100/125, Rear: 45/65/85 when compared to the SS. That makes the numbers posted on the website close to a comparison to the FE4 suspension. He said he'd ask the tech team to verify the website for correctness. I now see why folks use the Hotchkis front and BMR rear bars, it keeps the OEM balance with stiffer bars
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Another TNiA at Pitt in the books and the bushings are still good!
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