Hotchkis swaybars

[koozy]

The reason for the minor changes to the '17MY+ OE suspension is because of the ST200, an evolution with slight improvements per the ST engineering team. As a result of the changes for the ST200, these changes were passed on to the regular '17MY+ ST180. It made no sense to have several different versions and tooling of these components, so the regular ST benefited from the changes.

The USDM ST aka ST180 is assembled in Mexico with mostly German and Euro spec components. There are some differences like interior pieces, engine management, etc. but the bulk of it is comprised of the same parts.

IMO the changes are minor, that even the ST200 can benefit from suspension mods.

 

[RubenZZZ]

Would a thicker front sway bar from a '17+ year car help out enough on a '16 to make the swap worthwhile?

Im tossing on a Hotchkis rear bar if it matters.

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[koozy]

IMO not worth the trouble.


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[koozy]

Just 7 more left.

Looks like they had 30 at the deep discount up for grabs.

Lots of peeps jumped on in the last few days, LOL.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-Ford-...m=273587511312&_trksid=p2060778.c100290.m3507

 

[kona16]

Just finished my install. The instructions say to remove lower shock bolt and move shock out of the way. I undid the bolt and the B8 extended and was stuck and not simply able to move out of the way...of course. Had to raise, move the shock, install the bolts, line up the shock bolt by jacking up the car and then tighten things up. Not too much of a pain but sure not as easy as the instructions say.

 

[jeff]

6 left...

I gave in. Did I need this? No. But I made $180 today on a side job and there I was looking at all these 20s in my hand, this thread kept showing up in my notifications, haven't spend money on my car lately, one thing led to another, now there are 6 left.

 

[koozy]

Just finished my install. The instructions say to remove lower shock bolt and move shock out of the way. I undid the bolt and the B8 extended and was stuck and not simply able to move out of the way...of course. Had to raise, move the shock, install the bolts, line up the shock bolt by jacking up the car and then tighten things up. Not too much of a pain but sure not as easy as the instructions say.

Which is one reason why I didn't do it on ramps or on the ground and on stands instead. I think when they developed the sway bar and wrote the instructions the car was on OE shocks and if that's the case, then yes the OE shocks can easily be compressed by hand while the car is on ramps, but on Bilsteins B8's it's a bit tough as they are stiffer than OE and will extend easily if allowed.

 

[Plainrt]

Will be easy with my degassed struts lol

 

[thomas.mcniven]

Just ordered mine. Now says “almost gone”


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[KonaBlueFiST]

The rain let up, so I had a chance to get the bar on. I had to be creative working by myself on my back trying to hold up a 10lb. bar, while also trying to attach the mounting hardware for each side, but it was totally doable and I was able to do it without using ramps as noted in the instructions. I think they suggest that to be able to line up the shock bolts through the sway bar mount, shock and to the attachment nut, but it's not necessary. I just used my jack to lift and lower the torsion beam simulating load how ever much needed to get the bolts to slide in. I followed everything else in the instructions, just no ramps even though I have them.

looks good. Every reply i look at brings me closer to buying one lol. Im assuming it came with torque specs and what not as well? btw where did you get that evap skid plate thing????

 

[koozy]

looks good. Every reply i look at brings me closer to buying one lol. Im assuming it came with torque specs and what not as well? btw where did you get that evap skid plate thing????

I hand tightened and don’t recall seeing torque specs in the instructions. Evap skid plate is from a member here, no-pistons. He has a sale thread on the forum.

 

[M-Sport fan]

LOVE that Gila Monster/Mexican Beaded Lizard cutout! (I just got the plain old ST cutout on mine.)

 

[CSM]

I hand tightened and don’t recall seeing torque specs in the instructions. Evap skid plate is from a member here, no-pistons. He has a sale thread on the forum.

Is Evap canister destruction via road debris a thing? Looks like a cool piece but wondering how necesary it is

 

[koozy]

Is Evap canister destruction via road debris a thing? Looks like a cool piece but wondering how necesary it is

Yes, road gators and debris can bust it up. A few have had to replace theirs because of such incidents. It's only necessary if you need it.

 

[RubenZZZ]

Had this waiting for me today...

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[koozy]

Had this waiting for me today...

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haha, that box traveled all of ~10 miles to get to you.

 

[KnockOff]

The wife just ordered me 1[emoji16]

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[koozy]

All bars are gone at the deep discount. Back to your regular programming folks, lol.

 

[KnockOff]

I got the last one. I was just in time.

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[koozy]

snooze, you lose.