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    1. #1
      Join Date
      Aug 2004
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      South Haven MI
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      Hotchkis Springs

      I just bought a set of hotchkis 550 rate springs with a 2" drop for my 69. Of course I found this board after the fact and now am wondering if 550 is to soft but when I bought them they were the highest I could find. I plan in running mostly street with the some track days. The car will have a t56 383 sbc Qa1 dampers 12 SSBC brakes. Im also looking for a sway bar recomendation? Thanks

      Vince


    2. #2
      no reason to throw them out.you might even try poly bushings on your current bar first.try it and then make chages if you have problems.

    3. #3
      Join Date
      Oct 2003
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      Arvada, Co
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      maybe not

      Like spanky said, do not toss them. The springs may not be to soft. In fact, some who prescribe to the thinking of soft springs and a stiff bar(insert joke now) may think they are too stiff. IMO they may be a bit soft, but that also depends on what you plan on doing with the car. If it mainly a driver with little track time, you will be ok.

      I know you can get bars from Hotchkis and Adco. A one inch solid or 1 1/8 hollow bar should be OK.
      Brian

    4. #4
      Join Date
      Sep 2002
      Location
      San Jose, CA
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      Those spring are pretty damn nice if you ask me. On an open track only car I would probably want a 750-1000# spring, but if the car sees street use that isn't a good option
      1971 Camaro, 383 stroker ~500HP,M21 Trans with lightened flywheel. All Sorts of Auto-x Goodness in the Suspension. 12" Brakes ->SOLD

      But ask me about my 2004 STi Auto-x car...

      Just call me Brett

    5. #5
      Join Date
      Sep 2004
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      Vince,

      I installes these springs on my 68 camaro convertible. They were a big step up from my 20 year old stock springs. They are, in my opinion, perfect for street. They give a tight ride for about the first 15,000 Miles then soften alittle. I have had them for three years. It s a daily driver and my springs have over 35000 miles and are doing great. If you are running a good set of adjustable shocks then I think you will be very Satisfied as long as you are going g-Machine not Formula-1.Ha HA.

      Good luck, Joe Hamm

    6. #6
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      Thanks for all the help guys
      Vince

    7. #7
      Join Date
      Sep 2004
      Location
      Santa Barbara, Ca
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      I have those same springs on my '68, and I can say that i'm pretty happy with the ride/handling. I run 40 series 17 inch tires on the street, and I can tell you that I would not want a stiffer spring. With an 1 1/8" hollow bar, the body roll is very minimal.
      Andy





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