Hotchkis TVS

Saetun said
I'm getting to the point now where I'm planning where I want my suspension to be & that seems to be the Hotchkis TVS kit. What I'm wondering is if anyone has put together this setup by piecing together different options. What I mean is, I know the kit is "tuned" to provide the desired combination, but after dong some homework I'm wondering if it can be put together for significantly less while still retaining the desired combo result.

By using Badart's (Dillinger) BBJ Upper adjustable Control Arms, Strut Rods & Steering Linkage. PST's Tubular Front & Rear Sway Bar set up (albeit theirs is 1.125 & 3/4 respectively VS Hotchkis 1.250 x 1.00) and use Hotchkis Geometry Corrected Leafs. This combo comes in about $700 under where Summit offers the TVS for my '73 Swinger.

Anyone go this route or can debate pro's & cons with me? I'd like to make an educated decision & am not averse to spending the money but am always one to want to be pennywise where I can.

~Jeff

I have the complete TVS combination with a 73-76 style front end like you have.

I think you might be leaving out the RCD Bilstein shocks that are part of the Hotchkis TVS system.

Is the PST rear sway car 3 way adjustable and have dog bone links in it?

The Hotchkis front sway bar is really nicely made unit. Now others will work, it's just how important the little details are to you. It is straight and provides a little more stiffness than a bent one. The Hotchkis K-frame to sway bar mounts are channel with aluminum plate and shim kit and have with sturdy brackets with greasable fittings. The sway bar end link holes are punched cupped to hold the bushings. Little things, but some of the differences. Choose whatever you feel comfortable with and fits the value you want.

The stuff you have listed will get the job done.