Hotchki's and right pull/lead

[monty1269]

SO...car is in for the right-pull TSB. Dealer *just* called me to inform me they cannot perform the TSB due to the drop. They say I will have to buy the new control arm kit. What the hell is THIS?? and WHY? I've seen numerous folks here with the right-pull issue solved with nomention of this "new kit".
Quick thinking: I tell them these are Mopar springs...I'll see what they say next (waiting for a return call)

FYI - TVS1 system installed. :wink:

[boggart]

I bet you're up a creek. I'd imagine since it's not the stock suspension, even if it were the Mopar Springs, it would't be a covered issue, either by TSB or warranty.

[MAGNUM8R]

I dropped mine with KW V2 system, drove it for months, a little pull, added the Hotchkiss bars, then PAID the Dealer for a 4 wheel alignment, asking for their best Tech to adress a cradle adjustment also.

Drives great now, but I swear they raised the front a bit to get the camber more within spec.

The Service writer told me the Tech spent almost 2 hours on my alignment, they say they lost money, but I'm happy.

[monty1269]

SO what does this 4-wheel alignment cost?? SO I know...WHEN they call and say they wont do it. I've been waiting for an hour with not a single return call... Don't know what is going on there....
I LOVE car dealers! (Can you sense the sarcasm?)

[monty1269]

Just called back...
It is a "camber kit" they want me to buy. @ 39.70 each. Service Rep says it would be 159.35 for the alignment with the kit.... She wasn't sure about additional labor charges...Again, calling me back.

[MAGNUM8R]

Sounds about right, paid like $160 for the 4 wheel alignment and very pleased with the results!!!

[monty1269]

any one else had the same thing? (camber kit installed plus...)??

alignment costs..??

[monty1269]

Another FINE dealer moment (sarcasm)...
I finally got a call back yesterday at 3:30pm. They wanted $387 (total) to install the "camber kit", and the alignment.....PLUS they wanted to keep the car overnight and finish it the next day! Granted, this may or may not have been a decent price but needless to say, I think I'll just take it to a non-dealer shop to get this one done....
for those that know....is this a reasonable solution to my alignment (right-pull) issue? Can I get the camber kit(s) and then put them on myself??? With help, I installed the Hotchkis TVS suspension; How hard can this be?

Anyone have any input?? -Thanks!!

[SteveRT]

My dealer quoted $500 for camber kit and alignment!

[monty1269]

WOW!!! Anyone else have input here!?? I need to get this resolved, and I'm trying to figure out the best (correct) way to do this. Anyone have info on this camber kit? OR better yet... Is there a BETTER camber kit out there? (I have NO clue!...HELP!)

[Fixer]

I installed KWlls on my 300SRT dropping the car an 1 1/4" the dealer did the 4 wheel alignment. The rear camber is just on the edge of being out of range and the rt front is light also. I purchased a pair of adjustable front A-arms from Specialy Productc Company for the front that allow me to move the camber and caster both - and + , they also offer rear camber bushing kits (offsets -+.75 and -+1.5).Their number is (800) 772-1918. These are all easy do it yourself installs. Your alignment person will charge you a bit more to do the front end the first time because of the extra ajustiblity but the handling and tire wear will out sell the cost.

A-arms $149.46 ea
RH 66030
LH 66035
0.75 bushing kit $33.04 ea ( need 1 kit for each side)

Any other questions PM me

Dave in FLA

[monty1269]

Aaaaaawww...COME ON!! There HAS to be more of you out there that put the Hotchkis kit on their car!!! Did NO ONE else have to add this camber kit?