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Old Aug 12, 2006 | 05:44 PM
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what is the best place 2 buy the 2/4 hotchkis drop from?
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Old Aug 12, 2006 | 05:49 PM
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i think its available from tbyrne there a sponsor
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Old Aug 12, 2006 | 09:30 PM
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i think its available from tbyrne there a sponsor
I got mine from tbyrne during one of his sales. Tom is a good person to deal with.
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Old Aug 13, 2006 | 04:43 PM
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How much does this drop run?

Hows the ride with the leafs being swapped? I heard any other leafs than factory ride like **** but im not sure about these since they are a quality piece?
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Old Aug 13, 2006 | 05:01 PM
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the hotchkis total vehicle system (TVS) is about $1k

includes front drop coil springs, rear drop leaf springs, front and rear swaybars

i hear its a little rougher than stock but THE BEST HANDLING drop kit you can get
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Old Aug 13, 2006 | 07:52 PM
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dont have the $ for the TVS so im just going 2 get the coils and leafs 4 now
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 12:12 PM
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Hmm... I think i might get that kit for my truck. I have been dead set on a 4/6 or 4/7 kit but i think it would be more fun to have a truck that wont drag on speedbumps and that will also handle like a champ! Thanks for the info man. Im going to look into that kit.

Does this kit require new shocks?
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 01:55 PM
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im not sure if it REQUIRES them but with any drop IMO drop shocks are the best option
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 02:49 PM
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You will want drop shocks and either a load leveler or C-Notches or you will bottom out with a 2/4..just FYI
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 03:14 PM
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Really? I didnt think a 2/4 needed to be notched. Well at least thats what ive been told. I was told that for anything over 4" in the rear, you would need a notch though.

And i figured drop shocks would be the best but i could probably run my factorys for a little while until i get the drop shocks.
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