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Hotchkis 78-88 Pontiac Grand Prix / 78-88 Chevy Monte Carlo/78-87 El Camino Extreme Sway Bar Set

SKU: HOT2281

Sway Bars

HOT Swaybar Set...

Hotchkis 78-88 Pontiac Grand Prix / 78-88 Chevy Monte Carlo/78-87 El Camino Extreme Sway Bar Set

SKU: HOT2281

Sway Bars

HOT Swaybar Set...

A$2,007.01
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Description

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This sway bar set must be used with Hotchkis lower trailing arms (HSS-1301).

Hotchkis Sport Suspension 2281 1978-1988 GM G Body Extreme Sway Bar Set. Improve the handling performance and traction of your 78-88 GM Grand National Regal El Camino or other GM G-Body with the Hotchkis Sport Suspension Extreme Sway Bar Set. The tubular front bar and adjustable rear bar design allows roll stiffness tuning for improved handling balance and traction and is designed to eliminate the hard mounted factory design rear bar. This system allows the rear sway bar to slightly pivot reducing fatigue and stress placed on the sway bar. Handling and traction are dramatically improved while the adjustable design allows for tunability for specific car set ups. This system is highly recommended for high horsepower cars or any GM G-Body owner looking for improvements in handling and traction. The kit includes TIG-welded end-links with easy to lubricate polyurethane bushings premium mounting hardware including stainless steel u-bolts laser cut axle mounts polyurethane bushings grade 8 bolts and gloss black powder coat finish. Interested in finding out the difference between the 2201 and the 2281 Extreme Sway Bars? Visit our GM at www.hotchkis.net. Features: Lightweight durable 1-3/8 in. tubular front and 1-1/4 in. tubular rear sway bar. Rear bar offers two adjustment options 75% and 100% stiffer than stock. Rear end-links feature precision TIG-welded construction with easy to lubricate polyurethane bushings. Premium mounting hardware including stainless steel u-bolts laser cut axle mounts polyurethane bushings and grade 8 bolts. Gloss black powder coat finish. Benefits: Increases stability and reduces body roll by increasing roll stiffness. Improves traction. More effective efficient and durable than the stock bolt-on to trailing arm type rear sway bar. Rear bar offers two adjustment options allow handling balance tuning to compensate for larger rear tires and front/rear weight bias. Looking for a a Trick Upgrade? Try our Billet Sway Bar Mounts.

Part Type

Suspension Stabilizer Bar Assembly

Data: v4.2 - Upd: 2026-10-13 17:09:16

Features

  • Tested And Tuned For Best Performance

Specifications

Product Attributes - Brand
Hotchkis Sport Suspension
Product Attributes - Manufacturer's Part Number
2281
Product Attributes - Part Type
Sway Bars
Product Attributes - Product Line
Hotchkis Sport Suspension Anti-Sway Bar Kits
Product Attributes - UPC
00810361034732
Product Attributes - Sway Bar Position
Front and Rear
Product Attributes - Front Sway Bar Type
Hollow
Product Attributes - Front Sway Bar Adjustable
Fixed
Product Attributes - Rear Sway Bar Type
Hollow
Product Attributes - Rear Sway Bar Adjustable
2-position
Product Attributes - Front Sway Bar Diameter (in.)
1.375 in.
Product Attributes - Front Sway Bar Diameter (mm)
35.00 mm
Product Attributes - Rear Sway Bar Diameter (in.)
1.313 in.
Product Attributes - Rear Sway Bar Diameter (mm)
33.00 mm
Product Attributes - Mounting Hardware Included
Yes
Product Attributes - Sway Bar Color
Black
Product Attributes - Sway Bar Material
Steel
Product Attributes - Quantity
Sold as a kit.
Product Attributes - Notes
This sway bar set must be used with Hotchkis lower trailing arms (HSS-1301).

Reference Information

Brand Name/s Hotchkis
StreetFX SKU hot2281
SFX Item ID 4059580
Supplier Item Code 4059580
Manufacturer SKU 2281
Manufacturer UPC N/A
Alternative References HSS-2281, Carlo/78-87

Compatibility

Application Data
  • UniversalNo
    MakeBUICK
    ModelCENTURY
    SubmodelBASE
    Beginning Year1980
    Ending Year1980
    Engine TypeV6
    DrivetrainRWD
    Engine FamilyBUICK V6 GAS
    Engine Size3.8L/231
  • UniversalNo
    MakeBUICK
    ModelCENTURY
    SubmodelBASE
    Beginning Year1980
    Ending Year1980
    Engine TypeV6
    DrivetrainRWD
    Engine FamilyBUICK V6 GAS
    Engine Size3.8L/231
  • UniversalNo
    MakeBUICK
    ModelCENTURY
    SubmodelBASE
    Beginning Year1981
    Ending Year1981
    Engine TypeV8
    DrivetrainRWD
    Engine FamilyOldsmobile diesel V8
    Engine Size5.7L/350
  • UniversalNo
    MakeBUICK
    ModelCENTURY
    SubmodelCUSTOM
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1978
    Engine TypeV6
    DrivetrainRWD
    Engine FamilyBUICK V6 GAS
    Engine Size3.2L/196
  • UniversalNo
    MakeBUICK
    ModelCENTURY
    SubmodelCUSTOM
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1978
    Engine TypeV6
    DrivetrainRWD
    Engine FamilyBUICK V6 GAS
    Engine Size3.8L/231
  • UniversalNo
    MakeBUICK
    ModelCENTURY
    SubmodelCUSTOM
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1978
    Engine TypeV8
    DrivetrainRWD
    Engine FamilyChevy small block Gen I
    Engine Size5.0L/305
  • UniversalNo
    MakeBUICK
    ModelCENTURY
    SubmodelCUSTOM
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1978
    Engine TypeV8
    DrivetrainRWD
    Engine FamilyChevy small block Gen I
    Engine Size5.0L/305
  • UniversalNo
    MakeBUICK
    ModelCENTURY
    SubmodelCUSTOM
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1978
    Engine TypeV8
    DrivetrainRWD
    Engine FamilyChevy small block Gen I
    Engine Size5.7L/350
  • UniversalNo
    MakeBUICK
    ModelCENTURY
    SubmodelCUSTOM
    Beginning Year1979
    Ending Year1979
    Engine TypeV8
    DrivetrainRWD
    Engine FamilyPontiac V8
    Engine Size4.9L/301
  • UniversalNo
    MakeBUICK
    ModelCENTURY
    SubmodelCUSTOM
    Beginning Year1979
    Ending Year1979
    Engine TypeV8
    DrivetrainRWD
    Engine FamilyPontiac V8
    Engine Size4.9L/301
  • UniversalNo
    MakeBUICK
    ModelCENTURY
    SubmodelESTATE
    Beginning Year1980
    Ending Year1980
    Engine TypeV6
    DrivetrainRWD
    Engine FamilyBUICK V6 GAS
    Engine Size3.8L/231
  • UniversalNo
    MakeBUICK
    ModelCENTURY
    SubmodelESTATE
    Beginning Year1980
    Ending Year1980
    Engine TypeV8
    DrivetrainRWD
    Engine FamilyChevy small block Gen I
    Engine Size5.0L/305
  • UniversalNo
    MakeBUICK
    ModelCENTURY
    SubmodelESTATE
    Beginning Year1980
    Ending Year1980
    Engine TypeV8
    DrivetrainRWD
    Engine FamilyPontiac V8
    Engine Size4.3L/265
  • UniversalNo
    MakeBUICK
    ModelCENTURY
    SubmodelESTATE
    Beginning Year1980
    Ending Year1980
    Engine TypeV8
    DrivetrainRWD
    Engine FamilyPontiac V8
    Engine Size4.9L/301
  • UniversalNo
    MakeBUICK
    ModelCENTURY
    SubmodelESTATE
    Beginning Year1981
    Ending Year1981
    Engine TypeV8
    DrivetrainRWD
    Engine FamilyOldsmobile diesel V8
    Engine Size5.7L/350
  • UniversalNo
    MakeBUICK
    ModelCENTURY
    SubmodelLIMITED
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1978
    Engine TypeV6
    DrivetrainRWD
    Engine FamilyBUICK V6 GAS
    Engine Size3.2L/196
  • UniversalNo
    MakeBUICK
    ModelCENTURY
    SubmodelLIMITED
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1978
    Engine TypeV6
    DrivetrainRWD
    Engine FamilyBUICK V6 GAS
    Engine Size3.8L/231
  • UniversalNo
    MakeBUICK
    ModelCENTURY
    SubmodelLIMITED
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1978
    Engine TypeV8
    DrivetrainRWD
    Engine FamilyChevy small block Gen I
    Engine Size5.0L/305
  • UniversalNo
    MakeBUICK
    ModelCENTURY
    SubmodelLIMITED
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1978
    Engine TypeV8
    DrivetrainRWD
    Engine FamilyChevy small block Gen I
    Engine Size5.0L/305
  • UniversalNo
    MakeBUICK
    ModelCENTURY
    SubmodelLIMITED
    Beginning Year1979
    Ending Year1979
    Engine TypeV8
    DrivetrainRWD
    Engine FamilyPontiac V8
    Engine Size4.9L/301
  • UniversalNo
    MakeBUICK
    ModelCENTURY
    SubmodelLIMITED
    Beginning Year1979
    Ending Year1979
    Engine TypeV8
    DrivetrainRWD
    Engine FamilyPontiac V8
    Engine Size4.9L/301
  • UniversalNo
    MakeBUICK
    ModelCENTURY
    SubmodelLIMITED
    Beginning Year1980
    Ending Year1980
    Engine TypeV8
    DrivetrainRWD
    Engine FamilyPontiac V8
    Engine Size4.3L/265
  • UniversalNo
    MakeBUICK
    ModelCENTURY
    SubmodelLIMITED
    Beginning Year1981
    Ending Year1981
    Engine TypeV8
    DrivetrainRWD
    Engine FamilyOldsmobile diesel V8
    Engine Size5.7L/350
  • UniversalNo
    MakeBUICK
    ModelCENTURY
    SubmodelSPECIAL
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1978
    Engine TypeV6
    DrivetrainRWD
    Engine FamilyBUICK V6 GAS
    Engine Size3.2L/196
  • UniversalNo
    MakeBUICK
    ModelCENTURY
    SubmodelSPECIAL
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1978
    Engine TypeV6
    DrivetrainRWD
    Engine FamilyBUICK V6 GAS
    Engine Size3.8L/231

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