Rear Sway Bar Upgrade
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Rear Sway Bar Upgrade
Yesterday I installed the rear OEM G37S coupe sway bar...swapping out my "pathetic" one which is only 17.7mm compared to 24.2mm.
I was considering going with Hotchkis sways, but considering the cost & slight difference...I went for the best bang for "my" buck.
I purchased the both front & rear sways from member on site, which also included both bushings & brackets for $80 shipped.
I had the install done at Royal Wheel & Tire in Arlington, MA. a local shop for $40.
It took roughly 45min for the install from start to finish.
I only installed just the rear since the front sway isn't compatible with my G37xS due to the unique bending...the AWD front sway is already thicker at 31.7mm compared to 26.7mm for the RWD.
Hotchkis sways are 35mm for the front and 27mm rear.
The car feels tighter in corners...a lot more planted.
The stock understeer is gone...I thought the larger rear sway bar might have added oversteer, but it didn't.
Handling was very neutral and felt more stable.
Steering is also improved...less lag and more responsive.
I can feel the ride is a little harsher on road irregularities, such as small potholes, uneven pavement and slight bumps.
My wife did noticed the "difference" in the way the G drove, but didn't find the ride to being any harsher...which is a good thing!
This is definitely worth the $120 spent.
Anyone with a G37x sedan who's on a budget should highly consider this upgrade compared to Hotchkis.
I was considering going with Hotchkis sways, but considering the cost & slight difference...I went for the best bang for "my" buck.
I purchased the both front & rear sways from member on site, which also included both bushings & brackets for $80 shipped.
I had the install done at Royal Wheel & Tire in Arlington, MA. a local shop for $40.
It took roughly 45min for the install from start to finish.
I only installed just the rear since the front sway isn't compatible with my G37xS due to the unique bending...the AWD front sway is already thicker at 31.7mm compared to 26.7mm for the RWD.
Hotchkis sways are 35mm for the front and 27mm rear.
The car feels tighter in corners...a lot more planted.
The stock understeer is gone...I thought the larger rear sway bar might have added oversteer, but it didn't.
Handling was very neutral and felt more stable.
Steering is also improved...less lag and more responsive.
I can feel the ride is a little harsher on road irregularities, such as small potholes, uneven pavement and slight bumps.
My wife did noticed the "difference" in the way the G drove, but didn't find the ride to being any harsher...which is a good thing!
This is definitely worth the $120 spent.
Anyone with a G37x sedan who's on a budget should highly consider this upgrade compared to Hotchkis.
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Yesterday I installed the rear OEM G37S coupe sway bar...swapping out my "pathetic" one which is only 17.7mm compared to 24.2mm.
I was considering going with Hotchkis sways, but considering the cost & slight difference...I went for the best bang for "my" buck.
I purchased the both front & rear sways from member on site, which also included both bushings & brackets for $80 shipped.
I had the install done at Royal Wheel & Tire in Arlington, MA. a local shop for $40.
It took roughly 45min for the install from start to finish.
I only installed just the rear since the front sway isn't compatible with my G37xS due to the unique bending...the AWD front sway is already thicker at 31.7mm compared to 26.7mm for the RWD.
Hotchkis sways are 35mm for the front and 27mm rear.
The car feels tighter in corners...a lot more planted.
The stock understeer is gone...I thought the larger rear sway bar might have added oversteer, but it didn't.
Handling was very neutral and felt more stable.
Steering is also improved...less lag and more responsive.
I can feel the ride is a little harsher on road irregularities, such as small potholes, uneven pavement and slight bumps.
My wife did noticed the "difference" in the way the G drove, but didn't find the ride to being any harsher...which is a good thing!
This is definitely worth the $120 spent.
Anyone with a G37x sedan who's on a budget should highly consider this upgrade compared to Hotchkis.
I was considering going with Hotchkis sways, but considering the cost & slight difference...I went for the best bang for "my" buck.
I purchased the both front & rear sways from member on site, which also included both bushings & brackets for $80 shipped.
I had the install done at Royal Wheel & Tire in Arlington, MA. a local shop for $40.
It took roughly 45min for the install from start to finish.
I only installed just the rear since the front sway isn't compatible with my G37xS due to the unique bending...the AWD front sway is already thicker at 31.7mm compared to 26.7mm for the RWD.
Hotchkis sways are 35mm for the front and 27mm rear.
The car feels tighter in corners...a lot more planted.
The stock understeer is gone...I thought the larger rear sway bar might have added oversteer, but it didn't.
Handling was very neutral and felt more stable.
Steering is also improved...less lag and more responsive.
I can feel the ride is a little harsher on road irregularities, such as small potholes, uneven pavement and slight bumps.
My wife did noticed the "difference" in the way the G drove, but didn't find the ride to being any harsher...which is a good thing!
This is definitely worth the $120 spent.
Anyone with a G37x sedan who's on a budget should highly consider this upgrade compared to Hotchkis.
did you lower your car? mine is lowered and the only reason i haven't done the
sways is all the feed back that the ride does get harsher. i am lowered 1.3 in
the front and 1.0 in the rear to lose the big gaps.
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Not too far away from you in NH; thinking about getting sways also. Been looking at Eibachs but a lower price is definitely tasty! So, by reading this, it looks like ONLY the Rear sway from the Coupe G37S will fit my '10 X sedan?
Good move, Dragion.
$80, eh? I was wondering what would be a good price-point for my OEM Sport sways after upgrading. Thanks for the tip.
As for stiffness, I like how Hotchkis put statistics on their webpage for the standard sways vs. the sport sways vs. their aftermarket sways. Here's the link:
Hotchkis Sport Suspension
$80, eh? I was wondering what would be a good price-point for my OEM Sport sways after upgrading. Thanks for the tip.
As for stiffness, I like how Hotchkis put statistics on their webpage for the standard sways vs. the sport sways vs. their aftermarket sways. Here's the link:
Hotchkis Sport Suspension
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We have actually discussed this on another thread...since the sway bar upgrade, I'm not sure if I will or not.
Thanks again Eric!
Good move, Dragion.
$80, eh? I was wondering what would be a good price-point for my OEM Sport sways after upgrading. Thanks for the tip.
As for stiffness, I like how Hotchkis put statistics on their webpage for the standard sways vs. the sport sways vs. their aftermarket sways. Here's the link:
Hotchkis Sport Suspension
$80, eh? I was wondering what would be a good price-point for my OEM Sport sways after upgrading. Thanks for the tip.
As for stiffness, I like how Hotchkis put statistics on their webpage for the standard sways vs. the sport sways vs. their aftermarket sways. Here's the link:
Hotchkis Sport Suspension
Thanks for adding the link...wish they would also include the stats for the AWD!
I would like to know the difference.
Here is a pic of the stock sway installed as it comes from the factory...
I will take one with the G37S sway maybe on Friday when I install my OSRAM XENARC 66240 CBI 5000K HID Bulbs.
Last edited by dragion; Jan 16, 2013 at 10:55 PM.
Good move, Dragion.
$80, eh? I was wondering what would be a good price-point for my OEM Sport sways after upgrading. Thanks for the tip.
As for stiffness, I like how Hotchkis put statistics on their webpage for the standard sways vs. the sport sways vs. their aftermarket sways. Here's the link:
Hotchkis Sport Suspension
$80, eh? I was wondering what would be a good price-point for my OEM Sport sways after upgrading. Thanks for the tip.
As for stiffness, I like how Hotchkis put statistics on their webpage for the standard sways vs. the sport sways vs. their aftermarket sways. Here's the link:
Hotchkis Sport Suspension
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I thought that only the AWD sedan has the thinner rear sway, due to produce more understeer to help in cold climate weather.
Am I wrong?
Could be. I'd kind of like to know the definitive answer to that, for no reason other than I like knowing miscellaneous info about my car. I used to know this about the 5th Gen Maxima. There was no RSB (because live axle), but the FSB was 22mm, whereas the SE model had a 23mm bar. Only 1mm difference, but it was noticeable nonetheless.
It would be cool if someone could post the answers on Front and Rear Sway Bar thickness for the G, all models.
NN mm, G-Sedan RWD non-sport
NN mm, G-Sedan RWD sport package
NN mm, G-Sedan AWD
And same for the Coupe, if different.
NN mm, G-Sedan RWD sport package
NN mm, G-Sedan AWD
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You saying the AWD has a different set of OEM sways than the non-sport RWD?
Could be. I'd kind of like to know the definitive answer to that, for no reason other than I like knowing miscellaneous info about my car. I used to know this about the 5th Gen Maxima. There was no RSB (because live axle), but the FSB was 22mm, whereas the SE model had a 23mm bar. Only 1mm difference, but it was noticeable nonetheless.
It would be cool if someone could post the answers on Front and Rear Sway Bar thickness for the G, all models.
And same for the Coupe, if different.
Could be. I'd kind of like to know the definitive answer to that, for no reason other than I like knowing miscellaneous info about my car. I used to know this about the 5th Gen Maxima. There was no RSB (because live axle), but the FSB was 22mm, whereas the SE model had a 23mm bar. Only 1mm difference, but it was noticeable nonetheless.
It would be cool if someone could post the answers on Front and Rear Sway Bar thickness for the G, all models.
NN mm, G-Sedan RWD non-sport
NN mm, G-Sedan RWD sport package
NN mm, G-Sedan AWD
NN mm, G-Sedan RWD sport package
NN mm, G-Sedan AWD
And same for the Coupe, if different.
31.7mm Front
17.7mm Rear
I think there is a difference between the Sport and non-Sport sedan and the coupes...don't quote me.
I would think that the Sport "should" have stiffer sways, but I'm 100% positive that the rears are all the same... not so sure with the fronts.
26.7mm Front
24.2mm Rear
So as a result of swapping my rear sway, I now have:
31.7mm Front
24.2mm Rear
Comparison photo:
BEFORE
AFTER
Last edited by dragion; Jan 20, 2013 at 03:06 AM.
