Hotchkis Performance

Founded by former professional racecar driver John Hotchkis over 30 years ago, Hotchkis Performance emerged from a simple mission: transform American musclecars—famous for straight-line power but infamous for poor handling—into machines that could carve corners with confidence. In the early 1990s, Hotchkis and his team began developing precision suspension systems for classics like the Chevelle, Camaro, Mustang, and Mopar B- and E-Bodies, translating lessons from the race track into components designed for the street. Today, the brand stands as a leader in bolt-on performance suspension upgrades that deliver race-proven handling without sacrificing street comfort.

Engineering Excellence Through Real-World Testing

Every Hotchkis component undergoes an extensive development process that starts with computer-aided design and ends with real-world performance testing, including evaluation on a 600-foot slalom course, 200-foot skid pad, and 14-turn autocross course. The company partnered with Fox Factory to launch the Hotchkis-by-Fox shock absorber line—performance-tuned dampers that combine Hotchkis' suspension expertise with Fox's race-proven damping technology, delivering motorsport-level control with refined street comfort. This commitment to testing ensures that components work together as complete systems rather than isolated parts.

Comprehensive Suspension Solutions

Hotchkis specializes in suspension stabilizer bar assemblies that dramatically reduce body roll and improve cornering balance. These lightweight hollow Sport Sway Bars improve cornering and straight-line stability by dramatically reducing body roll while adding important balanced handling capability. The brand's product range extends to leaf springs engineered for both performance and ride comfort, suspension control arms that correct geometry and reduce flex, plus chassis-stiffening components like suspension subframe connectors and shock tower braces that transform chassis rigidity.

From Classic Muscle to Modern Performance

The engineering team continues to release new applications for classic musclecars and modern performance vehicles—including Camaro, Mustang, Challenger, Corvette, and BMW platforms. Operating from Mooresville, North Carolina—the heart of America's motorsports industry—the company has revitalized its manufacturing and expanded its product lineup to meet the demands of modern enthusiasts. Whether you're building a vintage Chevelle or upgrading a late-model Challenger, Hotchkis offers vehicle-specific solutions designed for precision fit and maximum performance.

Total Vehicle Systems

Hotchkis engineered Total Vehicle Systems (TVS)—complete, balanced suspension packages designed to work as an integrated performance solution, including fabricated A-arms, trailing arms, sport springs, tubular sway bars, and Hotchkis-tuned-by-Fox shocks, optimized together for dramatically improved handling balance, cornering grip, and ride quality. This systems-based approach eliminates the guesswork from suspension upgrades, ensuring that every component complements the others for predictable, confidence-inspiring performance on street or track.