[sierra1boy]

Guys, i need some advice. I am working on my 68 rs/ss and am at the point where i need to start building up the suspension system. My car is a "numbers matching" big block so I'm trying not to stay relatevely stock but also want to drive and enjoy it. My question is; how much would I be devaluing my car if I went with the Hotchkis TVS system over bone stock parts? Is this a good move/bad move, etc.?? Any insite would be great, thank you.

[SunnyZ28]

As long as you kept all your stock parts, I think you should be ok.

[sleepsinshed]

If you're planning to keep and drive the car, go with the TVS. If you plan to sell the car keep it stock. The value of the car only matters when it's time to sell.

[Skeeter55]

Yes TVS and it will handle like a tight slot car. May be a little stiff so check out for a soft shock or an adjustable coil over. You don't need a rear sway bare either just the front.

[DL]

Yep, go for the TVS but keep your original parts just in case you need to sell your car...

Just my .02

[sierra1boy]

Cool, thanks guys I'm going to go with the TVS system then. I do have a follow up question though after one of the replys. Is the rear stablizer bar really not needed? Can someone explain this one too me.
thanks!

[68RS-SS]

I don't have first hand experience on the rear stabilizer bar impact but have read a couple in depth articles on modifying first gen suspensions where they specifically and intentionally avoided installing a rear sway bar in order to get better results. You need some amount of give and I'm guessing that maybe these rear bars take too much sway away. Just my guess.

[Skeeter55]

Also when mounting the rear sway bar, it mounts to the floor board of the the floor pan. I have heard the stories of it ripping out of the floor pan. Its very firm with out the rear sway bar.

[ProdigyCustoms]

We sell and install a lot of TVS kits. I would suggest NO rear sway bar if for no other reason then the fact you have to drill holes in the floor. I would install everything but the rear bar. Also you can save $350 .

The rear springs kit, Front springs, Front sway bar and tie rod sleeves with run you $780 for everything. Add a set of Hotchkis (Bilstien) shocks for $340 and you have a killer set up.

My personal opinion is this kit will not hurt the value one penny and will improve the looks, along with the handling.

[sierra1boy]

Just get the tie rod sleeves from them (Hotkhits) and the actualy tie rods from anywhere else?

[ProdigyCustoms]

I included the tie rod sleeves. If you need to rebuild the steering, Hotchkis new Premium steering kit is awesome.