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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 12:47 AM
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Just want to find out everyone's feelings on the ride quality/performance of the system. I don't want anything more than a 2/4 drop and I've heard good things about the kit. I'm looking at the TVS system for a 2001 GMC RCSB. Need to know soon so I can get in on the GP for the Caltracs. Thanks in advance.
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 12:54 AM
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I have just the springs and I can tell you that it NEEDS more agressive shocks. Stock shocks dont have the dampening for the job,.... But, with just the springs the handeling was worlds better. Night and Day.
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by GoldenVelvet
I have just the springs and I can tell you that it NEEDS more agressive shocks. Stock shocks dont have the dampening for the job,.... But, with just the springs the handeling was worlds better. Night and Day.
You happen to have any before/after pics of the truck by chance?
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 02:17 AM
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Originally Posted by 2002yroneformula
You happen to have any before/after pics of the truck by chance?
Yeah where's the pics .
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 03:34 AM
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Originally Posted by WillPewter2000
Yeah where's the pics .
I did the install last week and it has rained every day after the install so I dont have any pics yet and according to the forcasts it will be another week or so befor we will get to see the sun. But as soon as the weather permits I will was it up and take some pics. And if you behave untill I get the pics up I may even post up some pics a girl that is going to posse with the truck
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 03:36 AM
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Originally Posted by 2002yroneformula
You happen to have any before/after pics of the truck by chance?
F8L Z71 has some befor/after pics with his new truck and Hotchkis do a search in the appearenc section for threads started by him.
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by GoldenVelvet
I have just the springs and I can tell you that it NEEDS more agressive shocks. Stock shocks dont have the dampening for the job,.... But, with just the springs the handeling was worlds better. Night and Day.
I couldn't agree more. I'm in the same situation using the stock shocks and they aren't valved enough to handle the job. He's right about the handling too, BIG difference over stock.
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by 2002yroneformula
You happen to have any before/after pics of the truck by chance?
Here you go.

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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 07:02 AM
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Where is the best place to buy a hotchkis kit?
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 07:04 AM
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Where is the best place to buy a hotchkis kit?
I believe our sponsors on the right carry Hotchkis. TByrne if I'm not mistaken.
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