Hotchkis 2205 Installation Instructions

Rear sway bar

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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about your Hotchkis Performance product.

HOTCHKIS PERFORMANCE RECOMMENDS THE USE OF OUR

LOWER TRAILING ARMS WHEN MOUNTING THE REAR SWAY

BAR ON YOU'RE B BODY CAR.

THE TRAILING ARM PART NUMBER IS:

• 1305 FOR PART # 2205 OR 2206 78-96 B BODY

ATTENTION WAGON OWNERS

THE REAR SWAY BAR CAN BE INSTALLED USING THESE PARTS FROM GM.

CHANNEL BRACKET – PART # 10191120 – QTY. 2

BOLTS – PART # 9433477 – QTY. 8

BOLTS (SWAY BAR TO ARMS) – PART # 11516714 – QTY. 4

FRONT SWAY BAR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

1) Raise vehicle and place on jack stands (make sure the surface is flat; ramps are ok).

2) Notice how the stock sway bar looks ie: bracket placement, bends etc.

3) Remove end links from sway bar.

4) Using a floor jack, support the sway bar. Remove the brackets holding the sway bar

to the frame. Lower the sway bar and remove it.

5) Apply a thin layer of supplied grease to the inside of the bushing and install the

bushings and brackets on the new sway bar (split in polyurethane bushing to front).

6) Attach the new sway bar with the PASSENGER SIDE BRACKET FIRST, then

complete the driver's side.

7) Torque both bracket bolts to 24 ft./lbs.

8) Tighten end link bolts to 13 ft./lbs.

SWAY BAR KITS # 2205 & 2206

(WITH STOCK TRAILING ARMS)

Table of Contents

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Page 1 LOWER TRAILING ARMS WHEN MOUNTING THE REAR SWAY BAR ON YOU’RE B BODY CAR. THE TRAILING ARM PART NUMBER IS: • 1305 FOR PART # 2205 OR 2206 78-96 B BODY ATTENTION WAGON OWNERS (WITH STOCK TRAILING ARMS) THE REAR SWAY BAR CAN BE INSTALLED USING THESE PARTS FROM GM.
Page 2 1) Raise vehicle and place on jack stands. (make sure the surface is flat; ramps are ok) 2) FOR THE 2205 ONLY - Using a floor jack, support the sway bar. Remove the bolts holding the sway bar to the trailing arms. Lower the sway bar and remove.
Page 3 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 4 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 5 SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670 Hotchkis Performance will not accept product returns without the RGA number, receipt and the information described above. C.O.D. or collect shipments will be refused. Once the returns are received at Hotchkis Performance, we will evaluate the products, verify the sales receipt, and investigate the warranty claim.

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