Hotchkis Leafs

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How much are the springs$

Hotchkis Drop Leaf Springs, P/N HOT 2411 - Hotchkis 2.5 Drop Leaf Springs 2002-03 Harley Davidson [2411] - $389.95 : Lightning Force Performance

Hotchkis Performance 1.50''/2.5'' Drop Kit - Hotchkis Performance 1.50''/2.5'' Drop Kit [Hot1915F/2411] - $459.95 : Lightning Force Performance

I used the Belltech leafs below to get my rear drop:
Belltech 3" - 4" Drop Leaf Springs, P/N BEL5986 - Belltech Leaf Springs -$178.46 X 2 = $356.92 - STILLEN

[stratsrig]

Very nice.So the bell tech are lower?Which handles and tows better

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Yes the Belltech's provide more drop than the Hotchkis Leafs. I tow a 5' X 8' bike trailer, bike with other goodies in trailer and trk bed with no problem. and the ride very smooth. The fact that I have 305/40's which have a taller sidewall on the rear and Sulastic Rubber Springs (https://www.sulastic.com/Default) instead of shackles are also major contributors to my ride quality. No experience with the Hotchkis Leafs.

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Belltech carries a higher spring rate that makes them a much stiffer/harder ride. The drop realized from Hotchkis depends on the specific spring (2411 or 2412). The 2411 (three leaf) carries the same load capacity as Belltech. Hotchkis 2411 with Belltech shackles on the 1" set will result in 3.75"