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Old 05-14-2015 | 08:05 PM
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g37s sway bars vs aftermarket.

Hello guys, I wanted to ask all you G37s sedan drivers 2 questions?
1. Are the g37s sway bars the same as the g37 journey's?
2. Is there a big difference in handling between the g37s sways and aftermarkets?
I'm looking for some eibach since I have the eibach lowering springs but I'm open to other options.
If any one is selling some in socal I'm interested let me know.
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Old 05-14-2015 | 08:25 PM
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Good questions. I've been wondering the same thing for my S.
Old 05-14-2015 | 08:54 PM
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Are the g37s sway bars the same as the g37 journey's?
Yes. Shocks are different, but sways are the same.

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Is there a big difference in handling between the g37s sways and aftermarkets?
Very much so.
Old 05-14-2015 | 08:55 PM
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https://www.myg37.com/forums/g37-sed...upgrade-3.html

I only have a Journey but can say aftermarket sway bars helped alot with my car.
Old 05-14-2015 | 09:01 PM
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Ok thanks guys for all your help.
Do you guys recommend buying some used ones?
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Do you guys recommend buying some used ones?
Yes. The only thing that could be an issue with used sways is the finish will be scuffed up (whoopeedoo ) Be sure to get the frame bushings that come with the sways. And buy some pre-lube grease for the install.

Of course, new sways are inexpensive to begin with... relatively speaking to things like coil-overs or rims or an exhaust.
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Thanks Rochester.
Old 05-14-2015 | 09:10 PM
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I was trying to upload some pictures from my phone to show you guys my car but it's asking me for a URL I thought it would be easier like uploading pics on Craigslist lol.
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You're welcome.

Here, this is a long read, but Ash was a great member while he was here, with some really good insights. I bought his Eibach sways used over two years ago.

https://www.myg37.com/forums/brakes-...rs-review.html
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Old 05-15-2015 | 07:40 AM
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I installed my Hotchkis sways a couple weeks ago and really love them so far, corners at speed are lots of fun. really easy install too. some good info over in BB's DIY thread.
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I've got Hotchkiss sways on the firmest setting. Night and day difference from stock and it's the way the car should have come from the factory.
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i love the hotchkis sways too.

OP, if you're looking to buy new, I can help you out with some special forum pricing. PM me if you need me!
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In what way are the shocks different? I have a 2011XS Sedan what oem shocks do I have? Are they good? Or worse than standard G37 Sedan?

Originally Posted by Rochester
Yes. Shocks are different, but sways are the same.



Very much so.
Old 05-15-2015 | 10:41 PM
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Valving is stiffer.

An xS Sedan has only one part number per side available for replacement, ie; E6110JK50D and E6111JK50D. When researching all this I noticed they are the same price, roughly $200 per side, as the non-sport coupe strut. The sport struts are listed at $250. This tells me the xS sedan did not receive any special underpinnings.
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In what way are the shocks different? I have a 2011XS Sedan what oem shocks do I have? Are they good? Or worse than standard G37 Sedan?
The Sport Package on the AWD (xS) is appearance only. AFAIK, you have the same shocks as the Journey non-Sport and the G37x.

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