For those with Hotchkis Leafs
#1
For those with Hotchkis Leafs
Did it drop your truck a true 2 inches? Comments on handling improvements, ride, etc.?
Also, will I need to change my shocks or will my stock Bilsteins work well with them? (I have a 2002) Anything else recommended to go with the Hotchkis leafs?
Thanks in advance!
Also, will I need to change my shocks or will my stock Bilsteins work well with them? (I have a 2002) Anything else recommended to go with the Hotchkis leafs?
Thanks in advance!
#2
#3
I plan on doing Hotchkis coils up front so I will be a 1.5" or so drop correct? Any issues with bumpsteer? Also what are the rates of the Hotchkis coils?
Would I only need new shocks for the rear?
This looks to be more expensive than I thought....
So far I plan on doing:
Front:
Hotchkis coils up front
Napa cam bolts
Clunk washers
Rear:
Hotchkis Leafs
QA1s (I know there are other aftermarket choices but I like the QA1s)
Am I missing anything else? No one makes a bump steer kit yet correct? How do I address this issue?
Would I only need new shocks for the rear?
This looks to be more expensive than I thought....
So far I plan on doing:
Front:
Hotchkis coils up front
Napa cam bolts
Clunk washers
Rear:
Hotchkis Leafs
QA1s (I know there are other aftermarket choices but I like the QA1s)
Am I missing anything else? No one makes a bump steer kit yet correct? How do I address this issue?
#4
Originally posted by cyntaxx
I plan on doing Hotchkis coils up front so I will be a 1.5" or so drop correct? Any issues with bumpsteer? Also what are the rates of the Hotchkis coils?
Would I only need new shocks for the rear?
This looks to be more expensive than I thought....
So far I plan on doing:
Front:
Hotchkis coils up front
Napa cam bolts
Clunk washers
Rear:
Hotchkis Leafs
QA1s (I know there are other aftermarket choices but I like the QA1s)
Am I missing anything else? No one makes a bump steer kit yet correct? How do I address this issue?
I plan on doing Hotchkis coils up front so I will be a 1.5" or so drop correct? Any issues with bumpsteer? Also what are the rates of the Hotchkis coils?
Would I only need new shocks for the rear?
This looks to be more expensive than I thought....
So far I plan on doing:
Front:
Hotchkis coils up front
Napa cam bolts
Clunk washers
Rear:
Hotchkis Leafs
QA1s (I know there are other aftermarket choices but I like the QA1s)
Am I missing anything else? No one makes a bump steer kit yet correct? How do I address this issue?
960lb Front
300lb Rear
#5
I'm thinking of doing the same thing to my truck. Do the QA1's really help calm the hotchkis leafs down better than the stockers? Cause I heard the hotchkis leafs are pretty stiff on a stock setup...and I don't want to get much worse ride quality than what I already have. Anymore comments on this setup would be appreciated. Thanks
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#8
Originally posted by MHMCGILL
So has anyone just installed the rear leafs only? All I want to do is get rid of the rake or at least minimize it. I know shackles would do this but if it is feasible to start with leafs I would do it.
So has anyone just installed the rear leafs only? All I want to do is get rid of the rake or at least minimize it. I know shackles would do this but if it is feasible to start with leafs I would do it.
however i dont know if i want to drop coin on a complete setup at once if i have to get new shocks, etc
#9
In order to maximize the potential of the Hotchkis kit you really need to run the QA1 shocks. Hotchkis of course is really designed more for handling than just lowering and I have no complaints about mine, but some don’t care for the ride. However I did drive mine back to back with a stock truck and on the freeway there was little difference IMO. It wasn’t until you start hitting curves that you really see a difference.
You will need new bump stops, but they are cheap and available at any Vato Zone or Pep Boys. There is no bump steer kit for the F-150…. yet.
You will need new bump stops, but they are cheap and available at any Vato Zone or Pep Boys. There is no bump steer kit for the F-150…. yet.
#11
I don't mind the stiffer ride (I am still half-contemplating the full Roush setup) and am seeking handling improvement as much as I want to see a drop in height.
The only thing I don't want to do is spend too much money on the truck. I wish I could do the leafs now and come back for the QA1s later....but I know it is ideal to do everything at once so the stock bilsteins don't get torn up too much.
That puts a hefty price on just the rear alone...close if not exceeding 500 bucks!! For less than 200 more is the rull Roush setup with shocks, leafs, springs, etc...
The only thing I don't want to do is spend too much money on the truck. I wish I could do the leafs now and come back for the QA1s later....but I know it is ideal to do everything at once so the stock bilsteins don't get torn up too much.
That puts a hefty price on just the rear alone...close if not exceeding 500 bucks!! For less than 200 more is the rull Roush setup with shocks, leafs, springs, etc...
#13
Originally posted by MHMCGILL
So should I do just the rears now, or wait to do it all at once? I'm just tired of my truck sitting so high in the back.
So should I do just the rears now, or wait to do it all at once? I'm just tired of my truck sitting so high in the back.
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#15
Originally posted by RollinLimp2001
Ok so on a ride quality scale of 1 to 10...
5 being a stock setup
Where do these rank
A.) the hotchkis setup with bilsteins
B.) the hotchkis setup with QA1s
Sorry I'm visual so a number scale helps
Ok so on a ride quality scale of 1 to 10...
5 being a stock setup
Where do these rank
A.) the hotchkis setup with bilsteins
B.) the hotchkis setup with QA1s
Sorry I'm visual so a number scale helps