SwayBar Database

This is just compiled from various internet sources including this site, and may contain various errors and bad judgements due to marketing hype http://www.my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif But I just wanted to compare these before I picked one out, and thought others might like to see.

Also, keep in mind that a 34% stiffer might be 134% as stiff or vice versa. Use your best judgement. I used the slash notation for “front / rear”–it’s not fractional.

Let me know of any corrections, and I’ll fix them. PM me and I’ll be able to update faster.

Thanks to everyone below for making corrections and adding new information!


350EVO
type: solid
diameter: 32 / 25mm [1]
stiffness: 11-33 / 25-53%
includes: bushings [3]
shape: rear bar is straight, without a curve to go around exhaust pipe
comment: de facto racing bars; best high-end value
installation: http://my350z.com/forum/showthread.p…ht=350EVO+Sway


Cusco
type: solid
diameter: 35 / 22 mm
stiffness: 120-137 / 173%
comment: very good, but expensive


Eibach
type: tube
diameter: 34 / 22 mm [2]
stiffness: 2-way / 3-way [4]
comment: [5]


H&R
type: solid
size: 36 / 23 mm
comment: not out yet


Hotchkis
type: tube
size: 35 / 24 mm
weight: 13.5 / 5.5 lb
stiffness: 9-32-63 / 54-92-146%; both 5-way [4]
includes: polyurethane bushings, brackets, silicone grease
comment: best value for the average street driver
installation: http://www.hotchkistuning.com/bin/in…ions/22413.pdf


Mines
stiffness: 20 / 30%
comment: non-adjustable; 700 bucks!


Nissan (OEM)
torsional rigidity: 1100 / 380 lbs


NISMO
type: tube
diameter: 36 / 22 mm
wall thickness: 5 / 3.2 mm
stiffness: 18 / -1%
torsional rigidity: 1299 / 375 lbs
comment: overpriced


Progress Group
type: solid
diameter: 33 / 22 mm
stiffness: 3-way / 2-way [4]


Stillen
type: tube
diameter: ~35 / ~22 mm
stiffness: 7-70%; 5-way [4]
comment: all customers seem satisfied so far


Tanabe
type: hollow
size: 36 / 22mm
links: http://www.tanabe-usa.com/stabilizers/default.asp, http://www.tanabe-usa.com/stabilizer…lizers_app.asp


Whiteline Automotive Australia
type: solid
size: 32 / 20mm
stiffness: 2-way / 3-way [4]
comment: one U.S. distributor


NOTES

[1] Prototype size listed for rear bar; corrected with production size
[2] Corrected measurements
[3] Possibly listed incorrectly as polyeurethane bushings. They are a yet unknown black substance
[4] “N-way” adjustable means that asymetrical pairs of holes can be used to achieve in-between adjustments
[5] I think I got mad at someone else’s website and inadvertently blamed it on yours. Sorry. http://www.my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif