Hotchkis Sport Suspension

What Hotchkis Sport Suspension does

Hotchkis Sport Suspension (legally Hotchkis Performance Inc., with Hotchkis Performance LLC also referenced in the Privacy Policy) is a privately held US aftermarket manufacturer of performance suspension components, headquartered and operating from 118 Infield Court, Mooresville, North Carolina. The company designs, sources, and manufactures its products domestically for vehicle-specific fitments spanning classic American muscle cars (GM A/F/X-Body, Mopar A/B/E-Body, Ford Mustang), modern performance vehicles (Corvette, Camaro, Mustang, BMW, Nissan 350Z, Infiniti G35/Q50/Q60), and trucks/SUVs. Its core product portfolio includes lightweight hollow tubular sway bars (CNC-bent with 0.050-inch tolerance), complete TVS (Total Vehicle Suspension) bolt-on kits, Bilstein-manufactured HPS 1000 shocks tuned in-house by Hotchkis, coil springs, control arms (A-arms with Delrin bushings and 4130 chromoly cross-shafts), leaf springs, trailing arms, sub frame connectors, strut braces, end links, and pan hard rods — across 14+ catalog categories.

The company's technology stack centers on parametric CAD design for vehicle-specific fitment, CNC tubular bending with laser-vector inspection for closed-loop quality control, polyurethane/Delrin bushing fabrication, and proprietary physical testing at a California Speedway facility featuring a 600-foot slalom, 200-foot skid pad, and 14-turn autocross course. A core strategic technology partnership with Bilstein supplies the tuned shock absorbers; all other fabrication is in-house. Products are designed and validated as integrated TVS packages rather than individual components, a design philosophy the company describes as enabling same-day bolt-on installation.

Hotchkis generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales via its hotchkis.net e-commerce storefront with phone support (1-877-466-7655), supplemented by a network of authorized online dealers and wholesalers including Summit Racing, JEGS, OPGi (Original Parts Group), Classic Industries, and Turn14 Distribution, plus an eBay storefront (hotchkisgarage). Pricing ranges from approximately $129 for tie rod sleeves to $1,661.58 for complete TVS kits, with individual shock packages reaching $1,103.96. The company targets individual enthusiast customers rather than enterprise accounts, ships exclusively within the United States (despite some global retailer reach), carries 11-50 employees, and does not disclose revenue, ownership structure, or founding year — all of which represent material data gaps for diligence.

Name

Hotchkis Sport Suspension

Legal name

Hotchkis Performance Inc.

Website

https://hotchkis.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hotchkis Sport Suspension is a privately held US manufacturer of performance suspension components — sway bars, shocks, springs, control arms, and complete TVS bolt-on kits — for classic American muscle cars, modern performance vehicles, and trucks/SUVs, sold direct via hotchkis.net and through major online retailers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Performance Suspension Parts

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (336330), Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (33633)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Stabilizer & Anti-Roll Systems (Sway Bars/Links) (IMACAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Suspension Systems & Components (Springs/Shocks/Struts/Air Suspension) (IMACAIAA), Axle & Suspension Linkages (Control Arms/Tie Rods/Bushings/Ball Joints) (IMACAIAL), Aftermarket Suspension & Steering Components Manufacturing (Shocks/Struts/Bushings/Tie Rods) (IMACANAC)

Keywords

• Performance suspension parts
• Sway bar manufacturing
• TVS suspension kits
• Shock absorbers
• Control arms

Headquarters

HQ city

Mooresville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: B2C and B2B sales of performance suspension components through company e-commerce website, phone orders, and online dealer network. Products include sway bars, shocks, springs, control arms, TVS kits, and related suspension parts. One-time purchase model with products shipped directly to customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hotchkis Sport Suspension designs, manufactures, and sells bolt-on performance suspension upgrade components — including tubular sway bars, tuned shocks (HPS 1000, co-developed with Bilstein), coil springs, control arms, leaf springs, sub frame connectors, end links, pan hard rods, strut braces, and complete TVS (Total Vehicle Suspension) kits — for classic American muscle cars, modern performance vehicles, trucks, and SUVs. Products are designed, sourced, and made in the USA and are sold direct-to-consumer via the company website and through a network of authorized online performance parts retailers.

Product overview

Hotchkis Sport Suspension is a performance suspension parts manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of bolt-on suspension upgrade products for American muscle cars, trucks, and European/Japanese sport compact vehicles. The core product line centers on Sport Sway Bars (lightweight hollow tubular designs), TVS (Total Vehicle Suspension) complete bolt-on kits, Tuned Shocks (engineered with Bilstein), Coil Springs, Control Arms, Leaf Springs, Trailing Arms, and supporting components including Sub Frame Connectors, Strut Braces, Alignment Products, End Links, and Pan Hard Rods. Products are designed, sourced, and manufactured in the USA with track testing at their California facility. The company sells through online dealers including Summit Racing, JEGS, Classic Industries, and Original Parts Group, with products serving GM, Ford, Mopar (Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth), Euro (BMW/Audi/VW/MINI), and JDM (Toyota/Lexus/Nissan/Infiniti/Scion/Subaru) vehicle segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sport Sway Bars Lightweight hollow tubular anti-roll bars that reduce body roll and improve cornering and straight-line stability, with adjustable configurations for tuning handling balance on individual vehicles.
• TVS Kits (Total Vehicle Suspension) Complete bolt-on suspension upgrade packages designed and tested as a single matched system, including all hardware for a full suspension transformation installable in a single day.
• Tuned Shocks Performance shock absorbers engineered with vehicle-specific valve tuning matched to Hotchkis spring rates, available in HPS 1000 Street Performance and Competition/Track series.
• Coil Springs Performance lowering coil springs engineered for handling responsiveness and stability with minimal effect on ride comfort.
• Control Arms (A-Arms) Precision CNC-manufactured upper and lower tubular control arms with Delrin bushings, 4130 chromoly cross-shafts for camber adjustment, and polyurethane spring cups with adjustable ride height shims.
• Leaf Springs Performance leaf spring upgrades for trucks and classic muscle cars, available in mono-leaf or multi-leaf configurations with lowering options that maintain towing capacity considerations.
• Trailing Arms Heavy-duty trailing arms and adjustable rear suspension packages that reduce wheel hop and allow tuning of pinion angle and rear suspension geometry.
• Sub Frame Connectors Chassis stiffening components that connect subframe points to reduce chassis flex and improve handling and structural rigidity without cutting floor boards.
• Strut Braces Chassis bracing components such as sport cross braces that reduce flex and improve suspension response, particularly for convertible vehicles.
• Alignment Products Steering and alignment components including adjustable tie rod sleeves, camber links, center links, and steering rod kits that enhance steering precision.
• End Links Precision TIG-welded end links with polyurethane bushings and high-articulation rod ends for sway bar connections.
• Pan Hard Rods Suspension components that center the rear axle and prevent lateral movement to improve stability and handling.
• Stage 1 Suspension Packages Entry-level suspension upgrade packages that bundle essential handling components targeted at specific performance goals.
• Rebuild Kits Service parts (bushings and hardware) for rebuilding and maintaining Hotchkis suspension components.
• Accessories Additional mounting hardware, grease, and ancillary parts that support installation and maintenance of Hotchkis suspension products.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1-3/8 inch hollow sway bar is 6% stiffer and 43% lighter than 1-1/4 inch solid bar
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Summit Racing EquipmentmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor online performance parts retailer. Products available through Summit Racing's e-commerce platform and retail presence, expanding Hotchkis market reach to broader customer base.
• OGPi (Original Parts Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialty retailer focused on Chevrolet Chevelle and 1960s-1970s GM muscle car restoration. Products featured in Chevelle-specific sections, aligning with Hotchkis core customer base.
• JEGS High PerformancemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor online and catalog retailer for high-performance automotive parts. Provides additional distribution channel for Hotchkis products to enthusiast market.
• Classic IndustriesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestoration parts supplier for classic American vehicles. Partnership provides access to restoration market segment seeking suspension upgrades.
• BilsteincoreTechnology or IntegrationBilstein manufactures HPS 1000 shocks specifically tuned by Hotchkis for their suspension systems. Shocks are engineered with matched valve settings for specific vehicle applications and spring rates.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• BMR Suspension: BMR Suspension manufactures aftermarket performance suspension components — control arms, sway bars, springs, and chassis bracing — with a strong emphasis on American muscle car and late-model platforms. Directly comparable to Hotchkis in target customer (muscle car/domestic performance enthusiasts), product portfolio, and DTC + dealer distribution approach.
• Ridetech (RideTech): Ridetech specializes in suspension, air ride, and coilover systems for classic muscle cars, hot rods, and trucks. Highly comparable in classic muscle car focus, complete bolt-on suspension kit offerings (similar to TVS concept), and direct-to-consumer enthusiast marketing channels.
• Detroit Speed & Engineering: Detroit Speed & Engineering designs and manufactures premium suspension and chassis components specifically for vintage and modern muscle cars (Camaro, Mustang, Chevelle, Corvette). Directly comparable niche focus, premium pricing, and integrated system-level kits (similar to Hotchkis' TVS approach).
• UMI Performance: UMI Performance manufactures fabricated suspension, chassis, and drivetrain components for American muscle cars and drag racing applications. Comparable focus on GM/Mopar/Ford performance enthusiasts with sway bars, control arms, panhard rods, and subframe connectors — overlapping significantly with Hotchkis' core product categories.
• Eibach Springs: Eibach is a global manufacturer of performance springs, sway bars, and coilover systems for OE and aftermarket applications across a broad vehicle spectrum. Comparable core products (springs, anti-roll bars), broader geographic reach, and shared enthusiast target market, though much larger in scale and OE-supply focus.
• H&R Springs: H&R specializes in performance lowering springs, sway bars, and coilover systems for European, domestic, and import performance cars. Comparable suspension-focused product portfolio and enthusiast DTC sales model, with similar premium aftermarket positioning.
• KW Suspension: KW manufactures high-end coilovers, lowering springs, and complete suspension systems for premium performance and motorsport applications. Comparable integrated-suspension-system philosophy and premium enthusiast positioning, with broader European vehicle coverage and track-focused engineering.
• Hellwig Products: Hellwig manufactures aftermarket sway bars, helper springs, and air suspension kits primarily for trucks, SUVs, and muscle cars. Comparable focus on sway bar upgrades and rear suspension aids for the muscle car and truck enthusiast segments overlapping with Hotchkis' customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Bilstein: Bilstein is a major global OE and aftermarket shock absorber manufacturer — and Hotchkis' partner for co-developed HPS 1000 shocks. Comparable as a shock absorber specialist and broader incumbent in performance suspension, though operating at significantly larger scale and with OE supply focus.
• Fox Shox: Fox Factory manufactures high-performance shocks, suspension, and ride dynamics products for powersports, automotive, and OE applications. Comparable broadly in aftermarket performance suspension but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple vehicle verticals (mountain bikes, off-road, automotive).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hotchkis
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/hotchkis1
• Facebookfacebook.com/hotchkis1
• Instagraminstagram.com/Hotchkis

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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