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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 11:59 AM
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OK..if I keep the truck I am going a different route. So I am selling my Hotchkis TVS setup...It's all brand new in the wrapping. I would like to sell it somewhat locally because shipping is going to suck. Here is the deal, The Kit is $1100 from Hotchkis...this is still a brand new kit that hasn't even been unwrapped. I will start out asking $800

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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 08:45 AM
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Is there just no interest in this, or am I asking to much?
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The price is OK, but I think your target audience is somewhat limited, ie. Regular Cab and then only 2WD to boot. Lots of extended cabs, but very few regular cabs around. Plus, Hotchkis products have always been on the pricey side, even though they are excellent products. The $1100 retail price is kinda inflated (this is merely MY opinion) for essentially 2 leaf springs, 2 coils, and 2 sway bars.

I am interested and local - if you really want it gone, you might be able to talk me into it... ...but $800 is quite a bit more than the kit is worth to me.

I am curious, does this kit lower the truck's ride height at all or does it maintain the exact same height while offering much better cornering ability?
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 12:52 PM
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It's a 2/4 Drop kit...make an offer we might be able to work something out. I was hoping to get enough out of this to buy some other parts I am looking at, but more important I have to get it out of the garage so dad will quite his whinning

Can I ask who tuned your truck?
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Injected1
It's a 2/4 Drop kit...make an offer we might be able to work something out. I was hoping to get enough out of this to buy some other parts I am looking at, but more important I have to get it out of the garage so dad will quite his whinning

Can I ask who tuned your truck?
I'll let you know on the TVS. As far as tuning, it's a Nelson mail-order special. I'm thinking about whether I want to get a dyno tune or if I want to get software and a wideband instead.
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 02:05 PM
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You have a PM on a tune, best tunner I know of, he is quite conservative, really knows what he is doing. I would suggest getting a professional dynotune and getting the software for minor adjustments and setting up your drivetrain (setting shift points, converter lock-up ect)
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If you would be interested in splitting it up, I would buy the sway bars......?
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Originally Posted by CoonToot
The price is OK, but I think your target audience is somewhat limited, ie. Regular Cab and then only 2WD to boot. Lots of extended cabs, but very few regular cabs around. Plus, Hotchkis products have always been on the pricey side, even though they are excellent products. The $1100 retail price is kinda inflated (this is merely MY opinion) for essentially 2 leaf springs, 2 coils, and 2 sway bars.

I am interested and local - if you really want it gone, you might be able to talk me into it... ...but $800 is quite a bit more than the kit is worth to me.

I am curious, does this kit lower the truck's ride height at all or does it maintain the exact same height while offering much better cornering ability?
Just FYI, I payed 800 just for the leafs and coils new back in '01. I then droped another 100 just on a never installed rear swaybar from a member on here. So, I essentually have the TVS without the front bar so you know how the Hotchkis kit looks and rides.
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Originally Posted by BigKID
Just FYI, I payed 800 just for the leafs and coils new back in '01. I then droped another 100 just on a never installed rear swaybar from a member on here. So, I essentually have the TVS without the front bar so you know how the Hotchkis kit looks and rides.
Good to know...now I know exactly how it looks/rides. How's PCB treating you?
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Thanks KID...
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