Global West or Hotchkiss suspension parts,

Don't take this the wrong way, but please do a search so we don't have to rehash this topic again....

Sorry but I'm newbie and I'm the one spending the money on the suspension so I have a right to ask for the latest up to date opinions and not have to look at previous post on the subject which I try with no good results. graemlins/beers.gif

Hey PMD70, I'm a new person here too, in fact I don't own a Chevelle, but I've found a lot of good info in this forum, and a lot of people here that are willing to help. Both companies sell first class stuff, and I'd be happy with either companies parts on my cars. The big differance is the type of bushings used. Try the forums at www.pro-touring.com (http://www.pro-touring.com) or continue the search here, but as you say it's your money, so ultimately it's your decision.

PMD70,
It's kind of a loaded question. Likely, opinion and not factual related.

I actually think they would be of similiar quality and construction. I would bet if someone paid $$ for one, they will decide it was the best.

Now if you ask, which is more expensive? That would be more specific, and answerable.

Global stuff seems to run more $$. But they have more R&D and prettier colors. tongue.gif

If you did a search, maybe you'd see which one is more talked about, and could make your own mind up.

Yep, the search function is definately your friend with this kind of question.

Reason being is that someone may have had install problems or just general comments on what went wrong/right with each companies products.

I've only used Hotchkis springs on a couple of different vehicles and yes they'll work fine, but if I had to do it all over again I would search the Moog and TRW spring charts to select springs again. The stuff is of quality, but for the price I could do something comparable by selection from the spring charts.

Good luck!
Joe

Originally posted by 70L34:
Don't take this the wrong way, but please do a search so we don't have to rehash this topic again.... Dang, having a bad day Tony? other than bench racing, I dont think there is a question that hasnt been covered on T/C before. sure would make for a boring message board if everyone just started doing searches on past topics. :D

Well which one is better?, one has to be better than the other unless they copied each other when they designed them.

Why don't we start with the question..

What is it you want to accomplish with your new suspension?

Tom has posed the correct question here! Are you a drag racer or a road course racer?

I'm not buying the suspension just to look at it and show everybody the neat round tubes. I want it to be the best handling, best braking in your face suspension that you can put on your car. So I want the best.

PMD70,

I must say that you might not get the complete answer that you are looking for. The reason that I say this is because most people have made a decision as to which one to buy and the purchased one. Personally, I bought the Hotchkis A-arms and I am very pleased with the quality of the product. But, I can't compare this to the Global West product, because I have never seen a set before. Unless someone has built multiple vehicles most people haven't used both.

As Joe (72SSAbody) mentioned, by searching you might find someone that has offer problems or praise for one or another.

Good Luck I hope you find what you need. Please let use know what you went with and how you make out.

I might as well just use the stock control arms and change the springs with new Moog springs and change the sway bars from a 70s T/A. I bet I will save a lot of money since the car will only handle as good as the tires you use. It apears
nobody here has the answer and they probably don't
notice any difference in the handling since they spent mega bucks on aftermarket suspension pieces.

Originally posted by PMD70:
I might as well just use the stock control arms and change the springs with new Moog springs and change the sway bars from a 70s T/A. I bet I will save a lot of money since the car will only handle as good as the tires you use. It apears
nobody here has the answer and they probably don't
notice any difference in the handling since they spent mega bucks on aftermarket suspension pieces. Nobody here has the answer because, as near as I can tell, no one here has built three Chevelles using the stock, Hotchkis, and Global West suspensions then driven them back to back and documented the results. Those are the answers you are looking for and they don't exist. I have the Hotchkis setup with the B-body spindles and I'm happy with it. Is it the "best" suspension a person could get? Far from it. Maybe you should buy a Hot Rods to Hell truck arm kit then get the Global West tubular upper and lower A-arms. After that, figure out all the bumpsteer issues, play with the sway bar rates and maybe then, you'll have the "best" suspension.
This arguement is getting old. Do a search, find out what everyones OPINION is and make a decision for yourself.

Jeff

Just because you buy the "best" often falsely read as "most expensive" suspension parts does not mean it will be the best.

The combination of
wheels, tires, bushings, sway bar rate, camber, caster, toe-in, torque range of your motor, gear selection when shifting and the RPM range you are going to be in when pulling out of a curve, brake bias front to rear and side-to-side, driving skill, steering box ratio, center of gravity, instant center...etc. etc..

Just like a drag car it is how everything works together. Your best bet is to find a very succesful road race tuner and copy their vehicles, because you will not be anywhere near the description you provided by bolting on some suspension pieces...

You need a total package and there may be a few here that have a complete setup that works with parts from many different manufacturers. Ther are NO bolt-in fixes for what you are looking for.

Hope this helps.