Sway bars. Eibach vs Belltech

[pmexpert]

Need to replace front and rear sway bars. Cannot choose between eibach and belltech. As I found for now, is that eibach a bit thicker than belltech, but belltech is more popular. Had anyone compared them? Just a small note, I do not plan to install drop kit.

 

[johnsoex]

Neither...get DJM's.

 

[tx tahoe z71]

Hotchkis. Made a world of difference.

 

[shundal]

+1 on the DJM sways. That's what I went with on my tahoe both front and rear. Made a huge difference in handling/ body roll. The thicker the sway the better, and the DJM is thicker than both the Belltech and eibach. I just put the rear only belltech sway on our escalade and it made a significant improvement as is a good choice as well. I got the DJM sways cheaper than the belltechs so that was an extra plus

 

[pmexpert]

Thanx guys for your advices! Haven't found escalade on DJMs web page. Only Tahoe. Should it be the same?
Btw, shundal, were have you bought yours, so maybe I can have a good price also )))
The only thing I worry about is that if the bars are too thick it can be uncomfortable driving out of highways. Or it isn't so bad?

 

[fiatdale]

I've had Hellwig sway bars on my 07 Tahoe and 03 Denali and love them.

 

[shundal]

i'm pretty sure the DJM fit the escalade as well, but might want to give them a call to verify. I found them on autopartswarehouse.com. At the time i had a 15% off coupon, but i think they still have 10% off if you use code: APWCART00. I had posted a deal on the rear belltech in the good dealers spotters thread a few weeks ago when i ordered the rear for the escalade. Came out to around $125 shipped for the rear.

Looks like the DJM kit comes out to around $365 with free shipping, belltech comes out to $283 with free shipping. For the price of the belltechs, thats a deal. I know they were more when i ordered my kit about a year ago.

 

[pmexpert]

Thanks a lot, will give them a call them to verify if it will fit mine.
As for the Belltech, they asked almost $400 for the kit.
Found complete set on ebay for the Hotchkis.http://www.ebay.com/itm/12071729592...AX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648#ht_2006wt_982
It's more expensive but it is complete set. What do u think about that one?

 

[shundal]

Thanks a lot, will give them a call them to verify if it will fit mine.
As for the Belltech, they asked almost $400 for the kit.
Found complete set on ebay for the Hotchkis.http://www.ebay.com/itm/12071729592...AX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648#ht_2006wt_982
It's more expensive but it is complete set. What do u think about that one?

Haven't heard anything on the Hotchkis, but looking at the specs, the rear sway is the same thickness as the DJM (1.5 inch) and the Hothkis is slightly larger up front (1.25 v. 1.13'"). Where were you quoted the $400 for the belltech kit?

The prices i quoted in the last post from autopartswarehouse.com were for the DJM complete Kit ($363) and the Belltech complete kit ($283) with free shipping, but tax might apply. Still a good deal IMO.

 

[pmexpert]

I've proceed to checkout with belltech kit:
Front bar $173
Rear bar $141
Shipping to NYC $93
Tax $58
Total $465
I'm an international buyer so that can be a reason for higher price...