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Offline HP2

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Re: Hotchkis leaf springs
« Reply #15 on: February 19, 2010 - 06:32:06 PM »
Yes, that is the set set I have.

Yes, the rear sits back an extra 1/2". That is because SS springs are only 20" front segment compared to the 20.5" of the oval track spring or 22" front of stock springs.

If you've never had wheel hop, I'd say the front segment is okay. You always could install a snubber if it is an issue.

What I found interesting is that my 180# body could only deflect them 1", so I'm wondering is they will settle into the advertised 120# rate or stay a little firmer. That could cause issues with my rear sway bar if they don't settle in some. I'll know more a few months though.




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Re: Hotchkis leaf springs
« Reply #16 on: February 21, 2010 - 10:08:56 PM »
Yes, that is the set set I have.

Yes, the rear sits back an extra 1/2". That is because SS springs are only 20" front segment compared to the 20.5" of the oval track spring or 22" front of stock springs.

If you've never had wheel hop, I'd say the front segment is okay. You always could install a snubber if it is an issue.

What I found interesting is that my 180# body could only deflect them 1", so I'm wondering is they will settle into the advertised 120# rate or stay a little firmer. That could cause issues with my rear sway bar if they don't settle in some. I'll know more a few months though.

Thanks, I have a snubber installed, no wheel hop so far. As for a rear sway bar I use a Hotchkis adjustable, and have it set to the middle setting.

Yea, that half inch further back was driving me crazy, anyone I would tell it too thought I was seeing things. Dr Diff (Cass) has suggested to cut me a new pair of SS Hangers that will sit a half inch closer to the front to correct the difference, however I'll probably have to check my drive shaft for correct length before I do that. I run a Keisler 5 speed so I had to measure out my drive shaft and they made me one. What do you think?

By the way, I use 2 degree axle wedges cause of the low ride height/no arch.  Are you using any wedges?
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Re: Hotchkis leaf springs
« Reply #17 on: February 22, 2010 - 08:52:00 AM »
No wedges yet, but my car is still in pieces on jackstands right now, so I haven't finalized my pinion angle yet.

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Re: Hotchkis leaf springs
« Reply #18 on: August 09, 2010 - 08:07:32 PM »
 :popcorn:  So what was the out comes? Opinions? Any pictures? I've been looking long and hard at Hotchkis products but man is it a lot of  :money:
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Re: Hotchkis leaf springs
« Reply #19 on: August 14, 2010 - 01:47:39 AM »
the Hotchkis leafs have a drop front eyelet and two big leafs under the main leaf for anti wrap up. AND one big leaf on TOP of the main leaf to keep the rear end from hopping under hard braking into a corner.

ALSO, the Hotchkis Leaf Springs are a lot lighter. That's unsprung weight.



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Re: Hotchkis leaf springs
« Reply #20 on: August 18, 2010 - 06:45:13 PM »
I installed a set in my buddy/clients car and he loved them from the first night.
He has a big block Challenger and after riding in some of my cars really wants to go the handling route.
Very happy to oblige him.
I'd order them up again as soon as needed
Jackson from Toronto.