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 B-Body Hotchkis Suspension for '95 Roadmaster wagon?

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Acoustic Blasphemy




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PostSubject: B-Body Hotchkis Suspension for '95 Roadmaster wagon?   B-Body Hotchkis Suspension for '95 Roadmaster wagon? Icon_minitimeFri Dec 02, 2011 3:46 pm

Wicked newbie from Cape Cod here. I just got a white Buick Roadmaster estate wagon, 127k and love it. Coincidentally, I ran across someone selling the B-Body Hotchkis Suspension kit for $200, and was wondering if it would be something to consider installing.
Any info. will be greatly appreciated.

I'm probably omitting key info. and thanks for your patience.

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PostSubject: Re: B-Body Hotchkis Suspension for '95 Roadmaster wagon?   B-Body Hotchkis Suspension for '95 Roadmaster wagon? Icon_minitimeFri Dec 02, 2011 4:09 pm

Holy shnikys - dont get it Just give ME the guys number.

Seriously though did they mention whats included with the kit? Sounds like a pretty good deal
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PostSubject: Re: B-Body Hotchkis Suspension for '95 Roadmaster wagon?   B-Body Hotchkis Suspension for '95 Roadmaster wagon? Icon_minitimeFri Dec 02, 2011 4:28 pm

Here's what's listed:


Info that Hotchkis lists for this - Upper and lower trailing arms work together to positively locate and control the rear axle. Launches are quicker, smoother and more consistent by reducing wheel hop. Cornering and overall stability are dramatically improved through increased roll stiffness and sway bar effectiveness. The fabricated trailing arms are constructed from one piece of .120" wall TIG welded steel tubing and include greasable polyurethane bushings.

No nuts and bolts included.

Thanks!
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So its a rear upper & lower kit? Adjustable or Standard? either way its still a pretty good deal
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That's all the info. so far. Can you tell me if this is difficult to install? Just curious as to if I can afford to do it. More time than money these days!
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Looks like this may be the kit.

http://www.hotchkis.net/_uploaded_files/products361promo_pic.jpg

If so I would grab it up. A new kit from them runs over 700.00 bucks Suspect

As for as the install goes - http://www.hotchkis.net/_uploaded_files/1812.pdf
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Yes. that's the kit! Thanks for the links.

Gorgeous Roadmaster, btw...
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Thanks, Its actually a OCC (Olds Custom Cruiser) with a SS Nose conversion. However i may change it up

Strongly thinking about doing our own version of a Hurst Olds Wagon.
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That is a good deal for that kit, but it won't really gain you much on an otherwise stock car.

I have the Hotchkis springs on my wagon and love them.

Welcome aboard!
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PostSubject: Re: B-Body Hotchkis Suspension for '95 Roadmaster wagon?   B-Body Hotchkis Suspension for '95 Roadmaster wagon? Icon_minitimeSat Dec 03, 2011 2:02 am

Nice! Thanks guys. Pretty much crazy about driving this Roadmaster and will post pics soon.
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Acoustic Blasphemy wrote:
Nice! Thanks guys. Pretty much crazy about driving this Roadmaster and will post pics soon.

Welcome. And greetings from the other end of Massachusetts. Razz
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