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Need fast questions answered on Hotchkis Subs install!! #1744021 02/01/15 05:08 PM 02/01/15 05:08 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 305 5th and plum R redmist OP enthusiast
redmist OP enthusiast R Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 305 5th and plum	I am in the middle of my install for my Hotchkis Subframe connectors on my 1968 Dodge Charger. What side is what??? The instructions have a view showing the "Drivers Side" But I am able to re-create that view with either side connector by simply flipping it over. Is this view from the top?? Or the bottom?? Does the flange that bolts to the spring hanger default to the outside of the car, leaving the connector more inboard?? If I do this, it fits nice, but the stickers are then visible on the inboard side of the connector. All the pictures I see shows the "Hotchkis" sticker visible to the outside of the car when installed. Ready to tack weld in, just stuck at this point in the install. Thanks!

Re: Need fast questions answered on Hotchkis Subs install!! [Re: redmist] #1744022 02/01/15 10:15 PM 02/01/15 10:15 PM
Joined: May 2012 Posts: 841 Santa Fe Springs, CA Dan@Hotchkis super stock
Dan@Hotchkis super stock Joined: May 2012 Posts: 841 Santa Fe Springs, CA	If every thing is good, the front part of the connector should align with the "T" of the front subframe where the front frame rails are welded to the Torsion Bar crossmember. Sticker "SHOULD" be to the outside, but production has shifted from the west coast to the east coast and we've seen our fair share of upside-down and backwards sticker placement. I'll see if I can get you a pic as well.

Re: Need fast questions answered on Hotchkis Subs install!! [Re: Dan@Hotchkis] #1744023 02/01/15 10:21 PM 02/01/15 10:21 PM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 96,660 On The Boat, On The Lake, Wa. ... amxautox Still Retired. Still Posting on Moparts. A Lot.
amxautox Still Retired. Still Posting on Moparts. A Lot. Joined: May 2003 Posts: 96,660 On The Boat, On The Lake, Wa. ...	Quote: Sticker "SHOULD" be to the outside, but production has shifted from the west coast to the east coast and we've seen our fair share of upside-down and backwards sticker placement. I'll see if I can get you a pic as well. That is what happens when you farm out production of parts... Quality stays at home... Tom "Everyone should believe in something; I believe I'll go fishing." -Henry David Thoreau Men and fish are alike. They both get into trouble when they open their mouths author unknown

Re: Need fast questions answered on Hotchkis Subs install!! [Re: Dan@Hotchkis] #1744024 02/01/15 10:21 PM 02/01/15 10:21 PM
Joined: May 2012 Posts: 841 Santa Fe Springs, CA Dan@Hotchkis super stock
Dan@Hotchkis super stock Joined: May 2012 Posts: 841 Santa Fe Springs, CA	It's a bit zoomed out, but you can see the alignment of the connectors.

Re: Need fast questions answered on Hotchkis Subs install!! [Re: amxautox] #1744025 02/01/15 10:23 PM 02/01/15 10:23 PM
Joined: May 2012 Posts: 841 Santa Fe Springs, CA Dan@Hotchkis super stock
Dan@Hotchkis super stock Joined: May 2012 Posts: 841 Santa Fe Springs, CA	It's still at home. We moved production from Hotchkis Performance in Santa Fe Springs, CA to our new East Coast Facility Hotchkis Performance East in Moorseville, NC.

Re: Need fast questions answered on Hotchkis Subs install!! [Re: Dan@Hotchkis] #1744026 02/01/15 10:26 PM 02/01/15 10:26 PM
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Dan@Hotchkis super stock Joined: May 2012 Posts: 841 Santa Fe Springs, CA	http://www.hotrod.com/features/shop-tours/1308-hotchkis-sport-suspension-opens-east-coast-facility/ http://www.powerperformancenews.com/even...-kickoff-party/

Re: Need fast questions answered on Hotchkis Subs install!! [Re: Dan@Hotchkis] #1744027 02/01/15 10:34 PM 02/01/15 10:34 PM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 96,660 On The Boat, On The Lake, Wa. ... amxautox Still Retired. Still Posting on Moparts. A Lot.
amxautox Still Retired. Still Posting on Moparts. A Lot. Joined: May 2003 Posts: 96,660 On The Boat, On The Lake, Wa. ...	Ya, but when the local company opened a new plant in Georgia they had lots of quality problems. Tom "Everyone should believe in something; I believe I'll go fishing." -Henry David Thoreau Men and fish are alike. They both get into trouble when they open their mouths author unknown

Re: Need fast questions answered on Hotchkis Subs install!! [Re: amxautox] #1744028 02/02/15 02:00 AM 02/02/15 02:00 AM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 305 5th and plum R redmist OP enthusiast
redmist OP enthusiast R Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 305 5th and plum	I went with Flange out, stickers in... they mounted more in line with the front frame rails, and the seat holes lined up better. It's stickers in, so now I will have to tell everyone I have them Instead of just letting people notice. Sorta like all the crossfit people do!

Re: Need fast questions answered on Hotchkis Subs install!! [Re: redmist] #1744029 02/02/15 02:48 AM 02/02/15 02:48 AM
Joined: May 2012 Posts: 841 Santa Fe Springs, CA Dan@Hotchkis super stock
Dan@Hotchkis super stock Joined: May 2012 Posts: 841 Santa Fe Springs, CA	Thanks for the heads up. Can you tell me the assembly date on the label that has the part number on it? I'll pass an e-mail along to the production manager.

Re: Need fast questions answered on Hotchkis Subs install!! [Re: Dan@Hotchkis] #1744030 02/03/15 02:02 AM 02/03/15 02:02 AM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 305 5th and plum R redmist OP enthusiast
redmist OP enthusiast R Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 305 5th and plum	1/28/2014

Re: Need fast questions answered on Hotchkis Subs install!! [Re: redmist] #1744031 02/03/15 04:47 AM 02/03/15 04:47 AM
Joined: May 2012 Posts: 841 Santa Fe Springs, CA Dan@Hotchkis super stock
Dan@Hotchkis super stock Joined: May 2012 Posts: 841 Santa Fe Springs, CA	Thank you Sir!

Re: Need fast questions answered on Hotchkis Subs install!! [Re: Dan@Hotchkis] #1744032 02/04/15 12:31 AM 02/04/15 12:31 AM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 6,445 Missouri 68KillerBee master
68KillerBee master Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 6,445 Missouri	Any pics of these installed on a b body? A side view also to see how low they hang. Thanks!!

Re: Need fast questions answered on Hotchkis Subs install!! [Re: 68KillerBee] #1744033 02/04/15 12:40 AM 02/04/15 12:40 AM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 6,445 Missouri 68KillerBee master
68KillerBee master Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 6,445 Missouri	Found a decent pic. Now I just have to make sure my cutouts don't interfere with these... [image]http://[/image]

Re: Need fast questions answered on Hotchkis Subs install!! [Re: 68KillerBee] #1744034 02/04/15 03:47 AM 02/04/15 03:47 AM
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redmist OP enthusiast R Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 305 5th and plum	I have cutouts on my car. They would be sorta blasting the bars, but I have room for a turndown if I wanted. I will post a pic here.

Re: Need fast questions answered on Hotchkis Subs install!! [Re: 68KillerBee] #1744035 02/04/15 01:59 PM 02/04/15 01:59 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 780 Woodinville, WA Viol8r super stock
Viol8r super stock Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 780 Woodinville, WA	Quote: Found a decent pic. Now I just have to make sure my cutouts don't interfere with these... [image]http://[/image] Hey, that's my car. Always liked that pic. We had an issue when we installed those a few years back. The flange that bolts to the leaf spring side was upside down. The bolt pattern differed slightly top to bottom. So we cut, flipped and re-welded. Extra work, but I still think they are best for the common guy. 1968 Pro-Touring Dodge Charger *2011 Optima Ultimate Street Car Challenge Invitee http://www.popularhotrodding.com/features/1203phr_1968_dodge_charger/index.html

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