View Poll Results: Should I bring the Hotchkis GMT 800 Truck Sway Bar Kits back???
4WD/AWD Torsion bar suspension kit
10
31.25%
2WD Coil Spring Suspension kit
20
62.50%
Not Interested
2
6.25%
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Any interest in bringing the Hotchkis sway bar kit back GMT800 trucks???
01-31-2016 | 11:45 PM
#24
Staging Lane
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From: La Crescenta, CA
I would be interested in a front/rear set however two issues:
1) I have one of the oddball trucks built that is an 05' Sierra, 2WD but utilizes the 4WD frame and torsion bar front suspension. When I contacted Hotchkis a month ago about what set of bars of their's I should use, the tech recommended the part #: 2230. That is when I found out they don't produce them anymore so I started looking elsewhere.
2) Hellwig seems to be the second best choice and since I'm tearing the truck apart this week doing Atomic's coil-over conversion, I might be ordering a set of sway bars in the next day or two from them. I'd much rather have a set of Hotchkis though.
1) I have one of the oddball trucks built that is an 05' Sierra, 2WD but utilizes the 4WD frame and torsion bar front suspension. When I contacted Hotchkis a month ago about what set of bars of their's I should use, the tech recommended the part #: 2230. That is when I found out they don't produce them anymore so I started looking elsewhere.
2) Hellwig seems to be the second best choice and since I'm tearing the truck apart this week doing Atomic's coil-over conversion, I might be ordering a set of sway bars in the next day or two from them. I'd much rather have a set of Hotchkis though.
Last edited by Rompn; 02-01-2016 at 12:00 AM.
01-31-2016 | 11:57 PM
#25
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From: JunkYard
I would be interested in a front/rear set however two issues:
1) I have one of the oddball trucks built that is an 05' Sierra, 2WD but utilizes the 4WD frame and torsion bar front suspension. When I contacted Hotchkis a month ago about what set of bars of their's I should use, the tech recommended the part #: 2300 (if I remember correctly). That is when I found out they don't produce them anymore so I started looking elsewhere.
2) Hellwig seems to be the second best choice and since I'm tearing the truck apart this week doing Atomic's coil-over conversion, I will be ordering a set of sway bars in the next day or two. So unfortunately I'm not going to wait 60 days and then production/shipping time.
1) I have one of the oddball trucks built that is an 05' Sierra, 2WD but utilizes the 4WD frame and torsion bar front suspension. When I contacted Hotchkis a month ago about what set of bars of their's I should use, the tech recommended the part #: 2300 (if I remember correctly). That is when I found out they don't produce them anymore so I started looking elsewhere.
2) Hellwig seems to be the second best choice and since I'm tearing the truck apart this week doing Atomic's coil-over conversion, I will be ordering a set of sway bars in the next day or two. So unfortunately I'm not going to wait 60 days and then production/shipping time.
I understand the time frame issue. They would be sold as a TVS kit with front and rear bars.
I would be curious to see your feedback on the Hellwig kit. Unfortunately the rear bar won't work for me and someone else told me the front felt 2 stiff.
I have considered it but I still think the hotchkis kit is the way to go. I have sourced a used front and an NOS rear that was never used. But I still need 2 more kits. I almost never see them come up for sale used.
02-09-2016 | 03:46 PM
#27
Staging Lane
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: La Crescenta, CA
It sounds like you have a spring special truck. I have one as well.
I understand the time frame issue. They would be sold as a TVS kit with front and rear bars.
I would be curious to see your feedback on the Hellwig kit. Unfortunately the rear bar won't work for me and someone else told me the front felt 2 stiff.
I have considered it but I still think the hotchkis kit is the way to go. I have sourced a used front and an NOS rear that was never used. But I still need 2 more kits. I almost never see them come up for sale used.
I understand the time frame issue. They would be sold as a TVS kit with front and rear bars.
I would be curious to see your feedback on the Hellwig kit. Unfortunately the rear bar won't work for me and someone else told me the front felt 2 stiff.
I have considered it but I still think the hotchkis kit is the way to go. I have sourced a used front and an NOS rear that was never used. But I still need 2 more kits. I almost never see them come up for sale used.
I decided to hold off on the Hellwig kit. I continued researching and read too many "so/so" or negative reviews to justify the cost. So put me down for a set of the Hotchkis if they go through soon. I'll start on some other mods I wanted to do in the mean time and come back to the bars in the future.
02-09-2016 | 09:23 PM
#28
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From: JunkYard
Yes I have one of the Spring Special trucks. Just finishing up installing one of the coil-over kits Atomic has for the front end along with a complete EBC brake upgrade, SS lines and complete MOOG suspension and steering replacement setup. Also doing the elusive steering shaft and bearing replacement as well. It should be a much improved truck when I wrap it all up.
I decided to hold off on the Hellwig kit. I continued researching and read too many "so/so" or negative reviews to justify the cost. So put me down for a set of the Hotchkis if they go through soon. I'll start on some other mods I wanted to do in the mean time and come back to the bars in the future.
I decided to hold off on the Hellwig kit. I continued researching and read too many "so/so" or negative reviews to justify the cost. So put me down for a set of the Hotchkis if they go through soon. I'll start on some other mods I wanted to do in the mean time and come back to the bars in the future.
If everyone who has participated in the pole purchases one, I might have them all sold in a short time.
