Hotchkis rides like poop?
07-08-2005, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by bradazz
I have the Hotchkis TVS and I actually think that my ride quality improved or the stock ride height & stock shocks. Just my 2 cents.
I hated how the stock suspension was so bouncy. The Hotchkis with Bilstein shocks, and 20's is really stiff and I feel evey bump, but I don't mind it.
07-09-2005, 01:57 AM
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The tvs is the ultimate off the shelf handling set-up for these trucks. The main goals were to control dive, squat, transition, turn-in, and overall wallowness of these overweight, front biased, high center of gravity bricks that we drive. A little harshness should be expected from the damping rates required to make these things g machines. 
07-09-2005, 03:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Sport Side
Is it the rear that rides like **** or the front? Both?
The problem lies in the bump stops. I have about and inch before I hit the bump stops if I sit on the tail gate (and I am a very big guy) I have little to no room before hitting bump stops.
07-09-2005, 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by GoldenVelvet
Based on your post I did some driving around over various rail road tracks in town under all kinds of conditions. It is definitely the rear that is the one that is bruising my kidneys.
The problem lies in the bump stops. I have about and inch before I hit the bump stops if I sit on the tail gate (and I am a very big guy) I have little to no room before hitting bump stops.
The problem lies in the bump stops. I have about and inch before I hit the bump stops if I sit on the tail gate (and I am a very big guy) I have little to no room before hitting bump stops.
Thanks for answering my question! I appreciate it.
I was concerned because I'm about to order a set of 2'' McGaughy's lowering springs for the front. I can handle a rough ride but, I like my kidneys.
Have you tried an adjustable shock? This works for the rear of mine but, I have a 4 link.
07-09-2005, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Sport Side
This works for the rear of mine but, I have a 4 link.
07-09-2005, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by tdrumm
Off topic but can you describe your four link setup? Are you bagged in the rear or running coil overs? This is one of the ideas I have floating in my head, but I have no idea how to select the right coil over for the rear.
Call up QA1. They were helpful. You can also check with GMCSKI, Sit 'n low, or 2toneblown. They have similar setups.
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