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Captain77 · 03-23-2015, 11:43 PM

Hello all, I have a question? Does anyone one here have the Hotchkis Sport front and rear sway bar setup and 1.4" drop springs? It has been awhile since I have done anything to my car and would like to start working on it again. Will I have to purchase aftermarket front and rear end links? or will the OE's be good enough. Also ,will I have any clearance problems with 315 rears on an 11" wheel with a 1.4 " drop? Thanks for any info.

JDP Sales · 03-24-2015, 01:40 PM

What year is your car?

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Rob@WretchedMS · 03-24-2015, 02:01 PM

+1, need to know the year before anyone can help you

Captain77 · 03-24-2015, 05:08 PM

Sorry about that. It's a 13' SS. Thank you

JDP Sales · 03-24-2015, 06:12 PM

The 2013 has the newer style suspension. Hotchkis does have a kit to fit the 2012+ that includes endlinks, however the front bar is too stiff for proper balance IMO. I suggest going with either BMR Part # SB039 or Detroit speed Part # 031412/042215. If you go with Detroit Speed, I would also suggest their front endlinks part # 031411.

Either setup will work fine with 1.4" drop springs, but I recommend sticking with 1.25" or less.

Please feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions and I'll be happy to help get you dialed in properly.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Captain77 · 03-24-2015, 07:06 PM

It looks like part # 033023 is just what I need, it's the speed kit #1 that has both sway bars and the drop springs. Then I can purchase the end links. Will I need to get the front and rear end links?

JDP Sales · 03-25-2015, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain77

It looks like part # 033023 is just what I need, it's the speed kit #1 that has both sway bars and the drop springs. Then I can purchase the end links. Will I need to get the front and rear end links?

That's a very good setup. You can reuse your rear endlinks, but I would suggest picking up the front endlinks to go along with that package. Part # 031411.

The rear endlinks would be a good upgrade too, but not as important as the front end links.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

03-23-2015, 11:43 PM	#1
Captain77 Drives: CRT 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Milton,fl Posts: 152	Hotchkis Sway bars / BMR 1.4 drop springs Hello all, I have a question? Does anyone one here have the Hotchkis Sport front and rear sway bar setup and 1.4" drop springs? It has been awhile since I have done anything to my car and would like to start working on it again. Will I have to purchase aftermarket front and rear end links? or will the OE's be good enough. Also ,will I have any clearance problems with 315 rears on an 11" wheel with a 1.4 " drop? Thanks for any info. Last edited by Captain77; 03-24-2015 at 01:40 AM.

03-24-2015, 01:40 PM	#2
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	What year is your car? Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

03-24-2015, 02:01 PM	#3
Rob@WretchedMS Drives: His Wife Crazy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Silas Deane Auto,CT Name: Rob Anderson Posts: 1,789	+1, need to know the year before anyone can help you

03-24-2015, 05:08 PM	#4
Captain77 Drives: CRT 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Milton,fl Posts: 152	Sorry about that. It's a 13' SS. Thank you

03-24-2015, 06:12 PM	#5
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	The 2013 has the newer style suspension. Hotchkis does have a kit to fit the 2012+ that includes endlinks, however the front bar is too stiff for proper balance IMO. I suggest going with either BMR Part # SB039 or Detroit speed Part # 031412/042215. If you go with Detroit Speed, I would also suggest their front endlinks part # 031411. Either setup will work fine with 1.4" drop springs, but I recommend sticking with 1.25" or less. Please feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions and I'll be happy to help get you dialed in properly. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

03-24-2015, 07:06 PM	#6
Captain77 Drives: CRT 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Milton,fl Posts: 152	It looks like part # 033023 is just what I need, it's the speed kit #1 that has both sway bars and the drop springs. Then I can purchase the end links. Will I need to get the front and rear end links?