Complete Hotchkis Frames

[paulk68]

http://www.hotchkis.net/complete_sub...6874_nova.html

This looks pretty good. I like the idea of having a brand new stock subframe already powdercoated and ready to roll and not dealing with my 40 year frame I just wish it was a bit cheaper LOL. what do you guys think?

[Rick D]

Here's just the frame. I've heard they are not that great?? I have not tried one myself so just what I've heard but not to good on the suspension pickup point?? I know the one from Hotchkis says it's made by AMD so I'm not 100% sure they are the same so check to make sure.

http://www.classicdiscountparts.com/...-Nova-Subframe

[3_z28camaro]

It seems a bit expensive for being an upgraded stock subframe. For $1,000.00 more, give or take some depending on options, a DSE or AME subframe could be had.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

You'd be light years ahead with a Mock frame.

[Dipped]

I'd steer clear of this offering as it's simply not on par with what you'd gain from utilizing a bolt in frame from one of the many offered from venders on this forum. Ever since I had a Hotchkis Leaf spring snap in half Ive lost all faith in anything Hotchkis.

[DTM Racing]

Originally Posted by Dipped

I'd steer clear of this offering as it's simply not on par with what you'd gain from utilizing a bolt in frame from one of the many offered from venders on this forum. Ever since I had a Hotchkis Leaf spring snap in half Ive lost all faith in anything Hotchkis.

Wow, complete material failure? Did they warranty the spring?

[Dipped]

Originally Posted by DTM Racing

Wow, complete material failure? Did they warranty the spring?

Yes they sent out a replacement. Hotchkis procures their springs from some place called "Best" in southern California. Hotchkis first claimed the weight of my two 10inch JL audio subs in the back of the car caused the spring failure. Once that hogwash was mythbusted, they finally admitted the spring wasn't tempered correctly. It snapped as I was going 35mph uphill in route to my gym. I now have a g-ling and can actually drive my car with confidence. I'll never buy another part from Hotchkis and will forever recommend against their line.

[Blake Foster]

For the same price you could have a Speedtech frame.
I have herd the AMD isn't even doing the frames anymore as the quality was not up to par????? just what I herd cant be confirmed.

[BMR Sales]

Originally Posted by Dipped

Yes they sent out a replacement. Hotchkis procures their springs from some place called "Best" in southern California. Hotchkis first claimed the weight of my two 10inch JL audio subs in the back of the car caused the spring failure. Once that hogwash was mythbusted, they finally admitted the spring wasn't tempered correctly. It snapped as I was going 35mph uphill in route to my gym. I now have a g-ling and can actually drive my car with confidence. I'll never buy another part from Hotchkis and will forever recommend against their line.

It's Betts Spring Co. They make Great Coil Springs, don't know anything about their Leafs. Did Hotchkis or Bess have the Broken Spring in their Hands to say it wasn't Tempered or was it a Guess? The fact that they Sent out a Replacement doesn't warrant a Bash IMHO - I'm not sure what you would have had them do. I Mean S#!] happens sometimes and they took care of you

[DTM Racing]

Originally Posted by Dipped

Yes they sent out a replacement. Hotchkis procures their springs from some place called "Best" in southern California. Hotchkis first claimed the weight of my two 10inch JL audio subs in the back of the car caused the spring failure. Once that hogwash was mythbusted, they finally admitted the spring wasn't tempered correctly. It snapped as I was going 35mph uphill in route to my gym. I now have a g-ling and can actually drive my car with confidence. I'll never buy another part from Hotchkis and will forever recommend against their line.

Material failure is something that cannot be helped. In mass production something can always slip through the cracks. It happens. Glad to hear they replaced your defective item.