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camaro528 · 06-27-2018, 09:32 PM

SO too all my Hotchkis users out there!! I'm about to purchase the 1 inch drop springs Hotchkis off phasetek, but some say they they sit somewhat lower than 1inch, and all i want is 1inch!! Nothing more!...feedback please before I buy..thanks!

Roasstum1 · 06-27-2018, 09:51 PM

Great springz i have them. 1" is optimal because not much more than that is hard on axle joints. I dont know if any of the brands drop exactly a inch but should be pretty close. Makes the car look great looks like a sports car instead of a 4x4.

camaro528 · 06-28-2018, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Roasstum1

Great springz i have them. 1" is optimal because not much more than that is hard on axle joints. I dont know if any of the brands drop exactly a inch but should be pretty close. Makes the car look great looks like a sports car instead of a 4x4.

Nice!! I was torn between the Hotchkis and eibach ..but I'll roll with the hotchkis!!
Thanks for your feedback!!

Mr2Hard2See · 06-28-2018, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by camaro528

Nice!! I was torn between the Hotchkis and eibach ..but I'll roll with the hotchkis!!
Thanks for your feedback!!

These were my 2 choices for brands but i decided hotchiks as well. I need to order and I’m 50/50 about going to a shop for install or doing it myself. I usually do all of my own work. I’m trying to wait for some Fourth of July deals

VR Baron · 06-28-2018, 10:18 AM

I had them on for a year. Good ride as many have said on the forum. The front dropped 1” only, the rear was about a 3/4” drop, a friend had the same amount of drop. And yes more then a 1” drop in the rear can cause axel issues. My drop now is 1.125” in the rear which is still in the range.
All I have read is Eibach aren’t great so research that.
My set is for sale if you want them

Mr2Hard2See · 06-28-2018, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by VR Baron

I had them on for a year. Good ride as many have said on the forum. The front dropped 1” only, the rear was about a 3/4” drop, a friend had the same amount of drop. And yes more then a 1” drop in the rear can cause axel issues. My drop now is 1.125” in the rear which is still in the range.
All I have read is Eibach aren’t great so research that.
My set is for sale if you want them

You going coilovers now?

VR Baron · 06-28-2018, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Youngdeezy510

You going coilovers now?

No, Have had coilovers for four years. Pedders first , now ridetech.

camaro528 · 06-28-2018, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by VR Baron

I had them on for a year. Good ride as many have said on the forum. The front dropped 1” only, the rear was about a 3/4” drop, a friend had the same amount of drop. And yes more then a 1” drop in the rear can cause axel issues. My drop now is 1.125” in the rear which is still in the range.
All I have read is Eibach aren’t great so research that.
My set is for sale if you want them

Would your springs still fit a 2015 v6 camaro LS?? So your saying correct me if I'm wrong after a while in use the fronts stayed 1inch and the rear actually dropped more than an inch?

VR Baron · 06-28-2018, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro528

Would your springs still fit a 2015 v6 camaro LS?? So your saying correct me if I'm wrong after a while in use the fronts stayed 1inch and the rear actually dropped more than an inch?

You would have to check with Hotchkis. I had the springs on my 2010 v6 and my 2012 SS. Not the same set. The springs didn’t settle. The rears set higher in the rear, both cars, and a friends 1le was same as well. I have another friend will a set on a zl1 and works, just sets lower due to weight of the car(4400 lb vert)

Edit: I looked at the Jdp site. 2010-15 v6 and SS use the same pn 19110. Spring rates are same. But check with Hotchkis to be sure

camaro528 · 06-29-2018, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by VR Baron

You would have to check with Hotchkis. I had the springs on my 2010 v6 and my 2012 SS. Not the same set. The springs didn’t settle. The rears set higher in the rear, both cars, and a friends 1le was same as well. I have another friend will a set on a zl1 and works, just sets lower due to weight of the car(4400 lb vert)

Edit: I looked at the Jdp site. 2010-15 v6 and SS use the same pn 19110. Spring rates are same. But check with Hotchkis to be sure

How much would you let the springs go for?

VR Baron · 06-29-2018, 10:36 AM

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How much would you let the springs go for?

Ok sent

06-27-2018, 09:32 PM	#1
camaro528 Drives: 2015 V6 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: California Posts: 123	Hotchkis lowering springs? SO too all my Hotchkis users out there!! I'm about to purchase the 1 inch drop springs Hotchkis off phasetek, but some say they they sit somewhat lower than 1inch, and all i want is 1inch!! Nothing more!...feedback please before I buy..thanks!

06-27-2018, 09:51 PM	#2
Roasstum1 EbonyCamaro Drives: Black SS 14 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kansas Posts: 337 View My Garage	Great springz i have them. 1" is optimal because not much more than that is hard on axle joints. I dont know if any of the brands drop exactly a inch but should be pretty close. Makes the car look great looks like a sports car instead of a 4x4.

06-28-2018, 10:18 AM	#5
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,288	I had them on for a year. Good ride as many have said on the forum. The front dropped 1” only, the rear was about a 3/4” drop, a friend had the same amount of drop. And yes more then a 1” drop in the rear can cause axel issues. My drop now is 1.125” in the rear which is still in the range. All I have read is Eibach aren’t great so research that. My set is for sale if you want them