Hotchkis Performance Hood Pin

Hotchkis Performance Hood Pins: Billet Quality Meets Muscle Car Style

Hotchkis Performance has spent over 30 years building a reputation on one principle: every component that leaves the shop must perform as well as it looks. That philosophy extends beyond suspension systems and into the details that define a serious build — including the hood pin. While Hotchkis is best known for its Total Vehicle Suspension systems and sport sway bars, their Quick Release Billet Hood Pin Kit (Part #1760) reflects the same obsession with precision manufacturing and aesthetics that enthusiasts expect from the brand.

The Hotchkis Quick Release Billet Hood Pin Kit (Part #1760)

Designed to replace old rusty chrome hood pins on your muscle car, the Hotchkis hood pin kit features Ultra Trick CNC Machined Aluminum Hood Pins. The attention to detail in the machining process is the same you'd find on any of Hotchkis' suspension components — nothing is left to chance.

• CNC-Machined Billet Aluminum Construction: The hard anodized finish gives a hi-tech look to your car while resisting corrosion, wear, and the harsh underhood environment that chrome-plated pins simply can't handle long-term.
• Complete Kit: The kit comes complete with an aluminum pin, stainless hardware, hood pin plates, and a trick aluminum quick release pin.
• Universal Fitment: The universal design makes it a great update for any vehicle, allowing this product to be used on virtually any vehicle and hood type. Note that some contoured hoods may not be able to mount.

Why Hotchkis for Hood Pins?

Founded by former professional racecar driver John Hotchkis, Hotchkis Performance was one of the first to design and track-test performance suspension for muscle cars. That racing DNA carries through to every product — even the hood pins. Hotchkis Sport Suspension components are finished in appropriate, great-looking, durable finishes including gloss powdercoating, bright polish, colorful anodizing, silver zinc, and gold cad plating. The hard anodized billet aluminum of the #1760 kit fits squarely within this tradition.

Customers praise the build quality of the hood pin kit, with one noting its heavy-duty construction: "These are not cheap by any measure but they look great and are very well made. After over a year of use they still look great." For muscle car builders who want a hood pin that is both functional and show-worthy, Hotchkis delivers on both fronts.

Function Meets Aesthetics on Your Muscle Car Build

Hood pins serve a real purpose on performance builds — they prevent hood lift at speed and provide a secondary retention point for lightweight or aftermarket hoods. For drivers running carbon fiber or lightweight hoods prone to shake at highway speeds, a quality hood pin kit can eliminate hood movement entirely, combining excellent functionality with sharp looks. The Hotchkis quick-release design means track-day access is fast and straightforward, without sacrificing the polished appearance that complements any show or street build.

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