Hey i was wondering if anyone has used any hotchkis suspension to lower their truck. I know they make good stuff for the f-body but i dont know anyone that has used their stuff for the newer 1500s. I would like to know how well the ride is compaired to stock and what kind of shocks are you useing

 

I'm a happy Hotchkis user. I'd definitely buy thier drop again without question. The ride got a little choppier but nothing too drastic, at least too me. I'm still using the stock shocks. They're about to be changed though.

 

Which shocks are you going with?

 

Edelbrock IAS's.

 

Thanks for the info man. I really like the way your truck sits and the wheels are badass. Have you noticed any improved performance in the handeling of your truck. I hate the way my truck rolls in corners and how much the brakes suck so i think im just going to order the Hotchkis TVS and some shocks and call it a day and will worry about brakes as soon as i get some wheels

 

Same setup here!
Hotchkis - Front Coils
Hotchkis - Rear Leaf Springs
Hotchkis - Front and Rear Swaybars
Edelbrock IAS's

The kit is awsome. It will feel like a differant truck!

 

i have the same setup as everyone else... its great, handles much better and i can still load up the back of the truck and not worry about it bottoming out... i moved recently with couches and everything...

 

I have had my Hotchkis/Doetsch Tech along with Hotchkis rear bar for a little over two years now. Mine rode great for the first year or so then has progressively gotten worse. Here lately it has gotten to where it rides like boo-boo. I am going to pull out my shocks and see if they may be the problem though. Or... maybe I am just getting old cause sometimes I think my exhaust is too loud too. :crazy:

 

Springs and Leafs here
Complete kit
Well made - good quality
Ride - little rougher in the rear than I expected - add IAS in the rear
Will prob add IAS in the front too.
I would buy another kit

 

I just installed my hotchkis springs this past weekend, it rides pretty good but does seem a little stiff in the back. Maybe some new shocks will improve the ride some, I'm thinking EDELBROCKS!