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Please read the following key points before installing this kit.
1 – Before performing the subframe connector installation, the vehicle must be completely assembled
with all body and component parts installed (e.g. fenders, hood, quarterpanels, trunk, full interior,
engine, glass, etc.). Basically, the subframe connectors should be one of the last components
installed on your vehicle. Reason being is you want the vehicle settled with all of it's own final
weight. The car's body is always in constant tension, with forces pushing or pulling within the
chassis & body. You want to make sure these forces don't change after you install the subframe
connectors. For example, if you installed subframe connectors before installing the engine and
body panels this may result in having misaligned fenders, door panels and/or hood later on. The
car must be in it's final state before the subframe connectors are installed.
2 – The subframe connectors must be installed on an alignment rack or floor ramps (all 4 wheels). The
vehicle must be sitting on it's wheels at ride height in order to install the subframe connectors. Do
not use a two-post lift, as this will load the chassis/body in the wrong points causing the chassis to
tweak.
3 – If you your vehicle is equipped with torque boxes, please pay attention to step 3b of this manual.
You may be required to purchase extra hardware in this case.
Hotchkis Performance LLC.
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- Page 1 4010 & 4011S/L Please read the following key points before installing this kit. 1 – Before performing the subframe connector installation, the vehicle must be completely assembled with all body and component parts installed (e.g. fenders, hood, quarterpanels, trunk, full interior, engine, glass, etc.).
- Page 2 Thank you for your purchase from our new line of Chrysler parts. Please call us at (877) 4NO - ROLL if you have any questions regarding the service or installation of your Hotchkis products. Subframe Connectors Your new subframe connectors will increase the overall rigidity of your chassis and improve handling and response.
- Page 3 4010 & 4011S/L 1. Raise Vehicle It is best to install the subframe connectors at ride height. To do this properly, please use a 4- Post lift or alignment rack. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Prepare Subframe Pieces for Welding Subframe pieces come fully powder coated so you will want to first prep them for the welding process.
- Page 4 4010 & 4011S/L B-Body Connector E-Body Connector Hotchkis Performance LLC.
- Page 5 4010 & 4011S/L 3. Remove Nuts from Frame Temporarily support the rear subframe with jacks to relieve the load on the leaf springs. Do not jack up the car too much or else the weight of the rear end and wheels will hang in the air and cause the front mount to pull downward.
- Page 6 - Remove the front leaf spring mounts from each leaf spring - Remove the 4 studs that are pressed in the mount (If you are installing Hotchkis leaf springs, then you will be able to use the Hotchkis mount instead) - Mock up the leaf spring bracket and the subframe connectors to get proper bolt locations.
- Page 7 4010 & 4011S/L - Weld the bolt and washer to the subframe connectors. Disassemble the mock-up. - Reinstall the leaf spring mount and continue with the subframe connector installation. 4. Connect Subframe Slide the rear of the subframe connector onto the 4 bolts that you just removed the nuts from.
- Page 8 4010 & 4011S/L 5. Position the Subframe Using a screw jack to hold the subframe up and in place, mark the area where you will be attaching the front mounting bracket and then remove both the mounting bracket and subframe.
- Page 9 4010 & 4011S/L 7. Prepare Frame for Welding After you remove the mounting bracket and subframe connector, sand down the area of the frame where you will be welding. 8. Spot Weld Mounting Bracket Install the subframe connector again with the mounting bracket resting in place on top. Be sure to use the screw jack to hold the subframe in place.
- Page 10 4010 & 4011S/L 9. Clean Surface / Weld Mounting Bracket / Install Subframe / Weld Subframe Before welding, be sure that all of the surfaces that you will be welding is clean. Weld the front mounting bracket to the frame.
- Page 11 4010 & 4011S/L Hotchkis Performance LLC.
- Page 12 4010 & 4011S/L 10. Paint After the metal has cooled down, paint all exposed raw surfaces with a rust resistant paint. 11. Repeat & Finished Repeat steps 1-10 to install the passenger side subframe and you’re all set. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
- Page 13 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 14 Items offered but not manufactured by Hotchkis Performance are warranted according to the manufacturer's terms and are not covered by this limited warranty. Hotchkis Performance shall not be responsible for any labor, removal, installation, re-installation or maintenance costs. This warranty does not cover the cosmetic finish or plating of any product or any normal wear and tear to any product including, but not limited to bushings, brackets, end-links, hardware, steering components, shocks or springs.
- Page 15 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.
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