RE: Hotchkis TVS Drop Kit?

From: Ned Buckmaster (Ned@Buckmaster.com)
Date: Tue Nov 14 2006 - 05:27:15 EST


Guy Pellicciaro wrote:

Anybody running with one of these 3/2 drop kits? I'm looking to put one on
my 1999 2WD V8 Dakota Club Cab. Any comments or installation tips would be
greatly appreciated. I'll also be replacing my front control arm assemblies.

Should I go with the Moog bushings or Energy Suspension poly bushings?

I've had the Hotchkis setup on my 2000 Dakota 2WD club cab for 4 or 5 years
now. The handling is nothing short of amazing. With some decent tires, you
can embarrass lots of car owners at the local autocross - I take mine about
once a year instead of my CRX just to teach them humility.

All the handling comes at a price, however. The ride, while not unbearable,
is a LOT stiffer than stock. For the driver, this isn't too bad unless you
are on washboard roads. My wife, however, refuses to ride as a passenger in
it unless no other car is available. She LOVES to drive it, however.

Installation is per instructions - but this stuff is HEAVY! I'm used to
suspension work on a CRX and Integra - this stuff is like truck parts or
something!

Ned



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