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SSmegatwinky · 10-24-2014, 11:49 AM

Hello,

Im looking to upgrade sway bars but im wondering which sway bar (front vs rear) has more of an impact on handling. And do both front and rear upgrades have a big impact. Ive heard that on some different cars sway bar upgrades, either front or rear dont improve handling much.

I have 1inch lowering springs, adjustable toe links, and strut tower on the car already.

Thank you!

2010 camaro ss

llcamaro · 10-24-2014, 12:06 PM

I think sway bars are your biggest bang for the buck! Change both, many great choices with vendors on here. I did sways and lowering springs at the same time and I'm VERY happy with the look and handling! Huge handling difference!

JDP Sales · 10-24-2014, 12:29 PM

You'll want to do both the front and rear at the same time, especially on an older standard SS. Sway bars are by FAR the biggest bang for the buck suspension mod you can do on these cars. I'd also suggest changing over to the FE4 design as it's much more effective. All you'll need are the sway bars and our FE4 update kit.

Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime and I'll be happy to answer any questions and get you dialed in.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

BMR Sales · 10-24-2014, 12:40 PM

I agree wholeheartedly with Tyler. Replacing both bars together will have the most beneficial results, and give you the ability to adjust each bar independently for the perfect balance between understeer and oversteer.

Spartan01 · 10-24-2014, 12:49 PM

I just switched mine out 2 weeks ago and it made a huge difference.
Doesn't even feel like the same car anymore, and when I am at a high rate of speed in a corner, the point at which the car really starts to fight back has been significantly improved.
I have not opted to lower the car yet.
I went with the Pfadt ZL Spec sway bars.

SSmegatwinky · 10-24-2014, 04:12 PM

Alright, thanks guys!!!!!! I went with the adjustable front and rear Hotchkis sways. I already have their springs and strut tower so it was an easy choice.

10-24-2014, 11:49 AM	#1
SSmegatwinky Drives: I have a 4th & 5th gen camaro Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: United States (LA-San Fernando area) Posts: 85	Sway bars. Front vs Rear Hello, Im looking to upgrade sway bars but im wondering which sway bar (front vs rear) has more of an impact on handling. And do both front and rear upgrades have a big impact. Ive heard that on some different cars sway bar upgrades, either front or rear dont improve handling much. I have 1inch lowering springs, adjustable toe links, and strut tower on the car already. Thank you! 2010 camaro ss __________________ VRROOOOOOMM!! LS3!!!! 2010 SS. Hotchkis Lowering Springs, Hotchkis Strut Tower Brace, Hotchkis Sport Adjustable Sway Bars, Granatelli Motorsports Adjustable Toe Rods, Flowmaster Cat Back Exhaust, Cold Air Inductions Intake, Koni front and rear shocks/struts. Last edited by SSmegatwinky; 10-24-2014 at 12:10 PM.

10-24-2014, 12:06 PM	#2
llcamaro Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lower Lake, CA Posts: 77	I think sway bars are your biggest bang for the buck! Change both, many great choices with vendors on here. I did sways and lowering springs at the same time and I'm VERY happy with the look and handling! Huge handling difference! __________________ Let the mods begin, LG Pro LT's, HF Cats, Borla Touring Mufflers, CAI intake, American Racing Tunnel Brace, Eibach 1" springs, Hotchkiss sways, Mickey Thompson Wheels and Tires

10-24-2014, 12:49 PM	#5
Spartan01 Drives: Evil Eva, 2010 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Falls Church, Virginia Posts: 3,600	I just switched mine out 2 weeks ago and it made a huge difference. Doesn't even feel like the same car anymore, and when I am at a high rate of speed in a corner, the point at which the car really starts to fight back has been significantly improved. I have not opted to lower the car yet. I went with the Pfadt ZL Spec sway bars. __________________ "You simply cannot trust quotes found on the internet." -Abraham Lincoln

10-24-2014, 04:12 PM	#6
SSmegatwinky Drives: I have a 4th & 5th gen camaro Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: United States (LA-San Fernando area) Posts: 85	Alright, thanks guys!!!!!! I went with the adjustable front and rear Hotchkis sways. I already have their springs and strut tower so it was an easy choice. __________________ VRROOOOOOMM!! LS3!!!! 2010 SS. Hotchkis Lowering Springs, Hotchkis Strut Tower Brace, Hotchkis Sport Adjustable Sway Bars, Granatelli Motorsports Adjustable Toe Rods, Flowmaster Cat Back Exhaust, Cold Air Inductions Intake, Koni front and rear shocks/struts.

10-24-2014, 12:29 PM	#3
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	You'll want to do both the front and rear at the same time, especially on an older standard SS. Sway bars are by FAR the biggest bang for the buck suspension mod you can do on these cars. I'd also suggest changing over to the FE4 design as it's much more effective. All you'll need are the sway bars and our FE4 update kit. Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime and I'll be happy to answer any questions and get you dialed in. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

10-24-2014, 12:40 PM	#4
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	I agree wholeheartedly with Tyler. Replacing both bars together will have the most beneficial results, and give you the ability to adjust each bar independently for the perfect balance between understeer and oversteer.