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Hotchkis 1110 Manual

Tubular upper a-arm 1966-1970 chrysler b-body, charger, super bee, road runner, gtx 1970-1974 chrysler e-body, cuda, challenger
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1110 66-70 B-Body, 70-14 E-Body
P/N : 1110
Tubular Upper A-Arm
1966-1970 Chrysler B-Body, Charger,
Super Bee, Road Runner, GTX
1970-1974 Chrysler E-Body, Cuda, Challenger
Thank you for your purchase from our new line of B & E-Body parts.
Please call us at (877) 4NO - ROLL if you have any questions
regarding the service or installation of your Hotchkis products.
Hotchkis Performance LLC.
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  • Page 1 1970-1974 Chrysler E-Body, Cuda, Challenger Thank you for your purchase from our new line of B & E-Body parts. Please call us at (877) 4NO - ROLL if you have any questions regarding the service or installation of your Hotchkis products. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
  • Page 2 1110 66-70 B-Body, 70-14 E-Body Before You Start: Please read the entire manual before starting. Most pictures shown are of the driver side a-arm. Please perform the same procedure for the passenger side. 1. Raise Vehicle Raise the vehicle and put it up on jack stands. You may also use a 2-post or 4- post lift.
  • Page 3 1110 66-70 B-Body, 70-14 E-Body 4. Check for Bolt Clearance In some instances, we seen clearance issues for the Relocator bolt. Check to see if the hole that is used to connect the A-Arm is clear. (NOTE: Pictures below shows the Driver side) 5.
  • Page 4 1110 66-70 B-Body, 70-14 E-Body 6. Install A-Arm Relocators Slide the stock camber bolt w/washer through the top hole of the A-Arm Relocator. The other end will end up inside the engine bay. Install the washer and nut snugly, but do not fully tighten. You will need to induce some preload to position the Relocator properly.
  • Page 5 1110 66-70 B-Body, 70-14 E-Body 7. Install A-Arm Front Mount Use hardware kit 17101 and install the split lock washer & AN washer onto each ½” socket-head bolt. Included in you’re A-Arm kit will be an assortment of aluminum spacers with varying thicknesses. Grab one 0.185” spacer for each Relocator.
  • Page 6 1110 66-70 B-Body, 70-14 E-Body 8. Install Other Side of A-Arm The trailing end of the A-Arm will be bolted into the stock mounting hole. Install 2 misalignment spacers. Position the A-Arm so that the other heim joint is lined up with the mounting hole.
  • Page 7 1110 66-70 B-Body, 70-14 E-Body Once the proper spacer arrangement is achieved, insert the camber bolt through the stock mount hole and the other end will end up in the engine bay. Install the camber washer and nut. Adjust the bolt so that the bolt is in the center of its adjustment.
  • Page 8 1110 66-70 B-Body, 70-14 E-Body 10. Install Castle Nut Install the castle nut to the other end of the ball joint stud and tighten until there is clearance for the cotter pin to be inserted into the ball joint stud.
  • Page 9 1110 66-70 B-Body, 70-14 E-Body 12. Install Bumpstops and Droopstops Remove the stock droop stop and install the included Hotchkis “bullet” Shaped version. Remove the stock bump stop and install the included Hotchkis “Rectangle” Shaped version. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
  • Page 10 1110 66-70 B-Body, 70-14 E-Body 13. Repeat the steps for the other side and you’re done! Have an alignment shop align the front end. Recommended performance specs: Camber = 1° negative Caster = As much positive caster as possible, as long as both sides have the same spec.
  • Page 11 (3 years) from the date of purchase. This Warranty only applies to the original retail purchaser who retains ownership of the vehicle on which the product was originally installed. If the product is determined to be defective, Hotchkis Performance will repair, replace or refund the purchase price of the defective product at Hotchkis Performance's sole discretion, which shall fully satisfy and discharge any and all warranty claims.
  • Page 12 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 13 1970-1974 Chrysler E-Body Thank you for your purchase from our new line of B & E-Body parts. Please call us at (877) 4NO - ROLL if you have any questions regarding the service or installation of your Hotchkis products. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
  • Page 14 You should be able to shift the lower control arm slightly towards the back allowing you to pop out the strut rod end out of the lower control arm hole. The stock strut rod should be free from the vehicle. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
  • Page 15 5. Install Clevis Assembly onto Strut Rod Install 2 misalignment spacers onto the heim joint. Insert the ½” bolt, washers and nuts onto the clevis assembly attaching the clevis to the heim joint. Fully tighten the ½” bolt Hotchkis Performance LLC.
  • Page 16 Once the spacers are in place, install the large round washer and 5/8” nylock nut. Moving on to the rear mount, insert the rear stud into the lower control arm hole. Do not install the stud nut at this time. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
  • Page 17 Fully tighten the front strut rod 5/8” nut you installed earlier. To avoid spinning the clevis while tightening, use a pry bar to hold the clevis. Restore torsion bar snap ring. Adjust the torsion bar tensioner back to where it was for proper pre-load. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
  • Page 18 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 19 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 20 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 21 1970-1974 Chrysler E-Body, Cuda, Challenger Thank you for your purchase from our new line of B & E-Body parts. Please call us at (877) 4NO - ROLL if you have any questions regarding the service or installation of your Hotchkis products. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
  • Page 22 Please read the entire manual before starting. These steering tie rods were designed to reduce weight, provide rigid steering feel, and allow for shimming for reducing bump steer. We highly recommend using our (P/N:1110) Upper A- Arms in conjunction with your Hotchkis steering tie rods for maximum suspension geometry and performance.
  • Page 23 Please refer to the suggested diagram that suits your model. (Note: The spacer suggestions are optimum for use with cars equipped with Hotchkis Upper A-Arms (P/N:1110) with camber setting of -0.5°. Spacer combinations may vary with stock or other suspension geometries.
  • Page 24 Hotchkis suggests 1/16” of TOE-IN. If you do not have the Hotchkis 1110 upper A-Arms installed, you may want to check for bump steer. Add or remove the spacers on the outer tie rod end to fine tune the bump steer. We also offer spacers with varying thicknesses directly.
  • Page 25 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 26 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 27 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 28 2255 SPORT SWAY BAR SET 62-69 CHRYSLER B-BODY Thank you for your purchase. Please call us at 1-877-4NO-ROLL if you have any questions regarding your Hotchkis Performance products. Visit us online @ www.hotchkis.net This installation may require drilling new mounting holes in the frame for rear sway bar and welding for the front.
  • Page 29 5. Our main objective is to find out where you will be welding on the Hotchkis bushing retainer brackets. In order to do that you will have to mock up where the bar is going to be positioned. We will first attach the bar to the end links. Raise the Hotchkis front sway bar into position on the car.
  • Page 30 Now you can raise the bar up until the bushing retainer brackets mate flush to the k-frame bottom surface. Make sure the center section of the sway bar is not contacting any part of the k-frame. Bushing retainer bracket should be positioned similar to the picture below. The white outline depicts the k-frame.
  • Page 31 Use a paint marker to mark where the holes are as well as the outer edges that mate with the k-frame. (Picture shows bracket disconnected from the sway bar for clarity purposes. 7. Once the k-frame is marked, use an angle grinder with a sand paper attachment to remove all of the paint and grime on the areas previously marked.
  • Page 32 9. Use some black spray paint to coat the exposed metal 10. Reinstall the end links and D-shape bushings & brackets. Fully tighten all hardware. 11. Reinstall the stock radiator brace. You are finished with the front sway bar installation.
  • Page 33 INSTALLATION OF HOTCHKIS PERFORMANCE REAR SWAY BAR Securely block the front wheels of the vehicle. Jack up the rear of the vehicle and place it on jack stands. Place the jack under the differential housing on the axle to raise the axle to the vehicle ride height for installation of the sway bar.
  • Page 34 Use the grease pack provided with the kit to apply a thick coat of grease to the sides of the dog bone end link bushings. Attach the end links to the sway bar on the outside of the sway bar ends. Install the hardware with the bolt head towards the outside of the frame. The larger washer should be against the bushing and the smaller washer will be to the inside against the sway bar.
  • Page 35 Place the u-bolts over the rear axle. Slide the axle brackets over the ends of the u-bolts with the curved side up against the axle. Rotate the bar into position and slide the bushing retainer brackets over the ends of the u-bolts. Start the nylock nuts onto the ends of the u-bolts to loosely hold the bar to the axle.
  • Page 36 In the above picture the hole to the left is stiffer and the hole to the right is softer. Check that all attaching hardware is tight. Make certain the zerk fitting caps are covering the grease fittings. Lower the car from the jack stands and you’re done! CHECK ALL HARDWARE after the first five miles.
  • Page 37 15.12.06.39 Greasable Sway Bar Bracket, Car Style Items Not Pictured 23990117 Welded Stud Plate 2.87" Kit (contains two stud plates) T1712 Dog Bone hardware Kit Instruction Set Visit Hotchkis Performance on the web at www.hotchkis.net Call (562) 907-7757 to order!
  • Page 38 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 39 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 40 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.
  • Page 41 Disconnect the stock U-bolts that secure the differential tubes to the leaf springs. It is very common for these u-bolts to be difficult to unfasten. In many cases it is necessary to cut the u-bolts with a cut-off wheel in order for removal. You Hotchkis kit comes with replacement u- bolts.
  • Page 42 The leaf should be free from the car. Assemble the Hotchkis Leaf Springs Your new Hotchkis Leaf Spring kit comes with new front mounts, u-bolts, and hardware. If you would like to replace your old rusty shackles you can purchase our new shackle kit which includes new powdercoated shackles, hardware and polyurethane bushings.
  • Page 43 Diagram shows Driver Side with the 5/8” bolt pointing outboard. Install Rear Bushings Your new Hotchkis Leaf Spring kit comes with new rear bushings. Insert the bushings into the rear eye of the leaf spring and grease the side surfaces and the inner hole with the supplied...
  • Page 44 ReInstall Hotchkis Leaf Springs Your new leafs are ready to be installed. Reinstall the leaf spring in the same manner as stock removal. Position the leaf spring in place by hooking the rear eye onto the shackle bolt and then mating the front bracket mount to the chassis. Insert the included 3/8” hardware to secure the front mount to the chassis.
  • Page 45 Limited Warranty Hotchkis Performance offers a Limited Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for the term of 36 months (3 years) from the date of purchase of this product. This Warranty only applies to the original retail purchaser who retains ownership of the vehicle on which the product was originally installed.
  • Page 46 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 47 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.
  • Page 48 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 49 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. Sand the ends that do not have the bolt connectors (front side). Hotchkis Performance LLC.
  • Page 50 4010 & 4011S/L B-Body Connector E-Body Connector Hotchkis Performance LLC.
  • Page 51 Some vehicles have torque boxes which may cover the path of the subframe connectors. If you car does not have torque boxes, then you can proceed to step 4. You will need to cut the forward section of the torque box so the subframe connector can mount flush to the floor pan. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
  • Page 52 - 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 53 - 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. Once subframe is on, replace the nuts and snugly tighten, but not fully tighten. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
  • Page 54 6. Seat Mounting Bolts Be sure the seat mounting bolts line up with the seat mounting bolts access holes that are on the subframe before moving on. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
  • Page 55 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. Spot weld the mounting bracket and then once again, remove the subframe connector. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
  • Page 56 The full weight of the car should be on all four tires from now on. Use the screw jack once again to hold the subframe in place if need be. Now weld the subframe connector to the front mounting bracket. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
  • Page 57 4010 & 4011S/L Hotchkis Performance LLC.
  • Page 58 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 59 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 60 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 61 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 62 4010 & 4011S/L Hotchkis Performance LLC.