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2207C Anti-Roll Bar Installation Instructions
Thank you for your purchase of this Hotchkis Performance product. Your stabilizer bar set was
designed with the performance and durability you've come to expect from Hotchkis
Note: Please read the entire installation instructions before starting. Having the right tools
Removing Stock Anti-Roll Bar
1F.
Support the vehicle on jack stands, and remove the front wheels.
2F.
Look at the current bar installation and note the position of the anti-sway bar.
Hotchkis Performance LLC.
Performance.
will ensure a smooth install process.
FRONT BAR INSTALLATION
1967-1969 GM F Body
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- Page 1 1967-1969 GM F Body 2207C Anti-Roll Bar Installation Instructions Thank you for your purchase of this Hotchkis Performance product. Your stabilizer bar set was designed with the performance and durability you’ve come to expect from Hotchkis Performance. Note: Please read the entire installation instructions before starting. Having the right tools will ensure a smooth install process.
- Page 2 1967-1969 GM F Body Loosen, but do not remove the front bushing bolts. Remove the endlinks from the sway bar and lower control arms. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
- Page 3 Completely remove the bolts from the frame. Retain these bolts for reinstallation. Turn the steering all the way to the LEFT and remove the stock bar through the DRIVER side wheel well. Observe the following pictures for the removal procedure. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
- Page 4 1967-1969 GM F Body Hotchkis Performance LLC.
- Page 5 1967-1969 GM F Body Installing New Hotchkis Anti-Roll Bar Here’s the fun part. The Hotchkis bar has a larger tube diameter, so installing it may take some patience. Please follow the pictures below. They should show you a step- by-step way to install the bar.
- Page 6 It won’t take too much to pop it into place. Once the anti-roll bar end is above the lower control arm, you can easily slide it into position. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
- Page 7 Once the bar is in place, install the new endlinks but do not tighten them completely. Using the included white silicon grease, lube the inside of the new 1 ¼” front bushings. NOTE: the grease can be cleaned up with WD-40 Hotchkis Performance LLC.
- Page 8 1967-1969 GM F Body 10F. Install the bushing on the new Hotchkis bar. Make sure the split on the bushing faces the front when the bar is installed in the vehicle. Look at the placement of the original stock bushings on the stock bar for guidance.
- Page 9 Tighten the endlinks until the bushings are squeezed just enough that their diameter is just larger than the supporting washer. You are now finished installing your new Hotchkis Anti-Roll bar. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
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Page 10: Installation Of Hotchkis Rear Sway Bar
1967-1969 GM F Body Installation of Hotchkis Rear Sway Bar Remove the lower rear seat cushion. If the cushion won’t pull up easily, use a long screwdriver to push and release the small bar that is clipped in the bracket. Remove the two bolts that hold the back part of the seat to the body and lift the upper cushion to remove it from the vehicle. - Page 11 After you determine there’s enough clearance for the bar, note the approximate location of the sway bar axle bushings. Take a screwdriver and carefully pry up the brake line to allow the U-Bolt to drop down over the axle. (7) Hotchkis Performance LLC.
- Page 12 U-bolt legs through the sway bar brackets. Place washers and nylock nuts on the U-Bolt. Snugly fasten the nylock nuts a bit, but do not fully tighten at this time. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
- Page 13 Lift chassis brace up and over the back side of the rear axle and position it up against the body pan and chassis as shown below. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
- Page 14 1967-1969 GM F Body Hotchkis Performance LLC.
- Page 15 (part # 23490019) included in your kit to rectify the tolerance issue. 10R. Once you have the chassis brace in place, mark the spots where you will drill the holes to secure the brace. Do this on both sides. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
- Page 16 11R. Remove the chassis brace and using a 7/16” drill bit, drill the 4 holes that you just marked. 12R. Place chassis brace back into place and mark the remaining 4 holes for drilling as shown below. After marking the holes, remove brace and using a 7/16” drill bit, drill the holes. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
- Page 17 Place washers and nylock nuts on the U-Bolt. Tighten one side of the U-Bolt partially, and then tighten the other side of the U-Bolt partially alternating back and forth until fully tightened to guarantee the bolt is tightened properly. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
- Page 18 14R. From inside the car, insert the supplied 7/16” bolts into the 4 holes drilled in step 12R. You will need one person inside the car to hold the bolts with a wrench while you tighten up the nuts from the bottom. 15R. Grease the sides of both dog bone style end links. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
- Page 19 Any competent exhaust shop can handle this modification easily. If clear, use the shorter (2.75”) bolt with a small washer on each side of the bracket to complete the assembly and fully tighten. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
- Page 20 18R. Fully tighten the other end of the dog bone style end links which were left loose in step 16R. Double Check all Hardware 19R. Double check and make sure all hardware is full tightened before driving the vehicle. You are finished with the rear sway bar kit. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
- Page 21 The product has to be unused and in its original packaging materials. Exchanges or refunds made after 30 days will be subject to a 20% restocking charge. If you purchased your Hotchkis Performance product from an authorized dealer, you are still covered by this return policy. All returns however, should be made to your dealer, not to Hotchkis Performance directly.
- Page 22 If the warranty claim is deemed valid then Hotchkis will estimate shipping costs to return the repaired or replacement part and contact you for payment. Hotchkis’s Limited warranty requires that any repaired or replaced product will be returned to the sender excluding the cost of freight.
- Page 23 1967-1969 GM F Body Effective December 1, 2010. This return policy and limited warranty supersedes all previous policy and warranty statements. Policies and warranties are subject to change without notice. Hotchkis Performance is not responsible for printing errors. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
- Page 24 2408C/2409C Leaf Spring Installation Thank you for your purchase of this Hotchkis product. Your leaf springs were designed with the performance and durability you’ve come to expect from Hotchkis Performance. Installation Notes for 2408C/2409C Leaf Springs Support vehicle by the frame using lift jacks or jack stands. NEVER rely on a hydraulic jack to hold up the vehicle while you are working under it.
- Page 25 Discard Sleeve Put you stock front hangers on your new springs. Remove the bushings from frame, clean thorough inside frame, grease frame and bushing and install new bushings. Put the new shackles on your new leaf springs. When assembling rear shackle bolt through leaf spring eye make sure the head of the bolt facing away from the gas tank.
- Page 26 30 days will be subject to a 20% restocking charge. If you purchased your Hotchkis Performance product from an authorized dealer, you are still covered by this return policy. All returns however, should be made to your dealer, not to Hotchkis Performance directly.
- Page 27 Technical Information Hotchkis Performance makes every effort to ensure that you are provided with the most accurate and up-to-date technical information. However, all technical information is approximate and may vary upon application.
- Page 28 Hotchkis Performance, we will evaluate the products, verify the sales receipt, and investigate the warranty claim. Any repaired or replaced product will be returned to the sender. Effective December 1, 2010. This return policy and limited warranty supersedes all previous policy and warranty statements.
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