Hotchkis 1803 Rear Suspension Package, Fixed, 68-72 GM A Bo User Manual

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Thank you for purchasing our Rear upper control arms. If you have any
questions or need assistance on the installation procedure, please feel free
to call us at 1-877-4NO-ROLL or e-mail us at
www.hotchkis.net.
Part # 1202
Removal of Stock Upper Trailing Arms and Differential Bushings
1) Place vehicle onto level surface. Place blocks in front of front tires.
2) Support rear of car on jack stands and remove rear wheels.
3) Place floor jack under differential and lift-up slightly taking the tension away
from trailing arm bolts - be sure not to lift vehicle off of jack stands.
4) Remove both lower shock bolts.
5) Lower rear axle with floor jack, being careful not to stretch rear brake lines.
5) Remove rear coil springs.
** KEEP FLOOR JACK UNDER DIFFERENTIAL DURING THE
COMPLETE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
6) Start with either trailing arm and remove the rear bolt.
7) Then remove the front trailing arm bolt.
8) Repeat procedure for opposite side.
9) Remove upper stock rubber bushing and shell from axle housing.
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Part # 1202

p Thank you for purchasing our Rear upper control arms. If you have any questions or need assistance on the installation procedure, please fee

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HOTCHKIS PERFORMANCE, LLC C/O CUSTOMER SERVICE 8633 Sorensen Avenue SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670 Hotchkis Performance will not accept product returns

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+ 1401 / 1402 / 1403 ADJUSTABLE TRAILING ARM MOUNT BRACES 1401 – 78-88 GM A/G-BODY / 1402 – 68-72 GM A-BODY / 1403 – 64-67 GM A-BODY Thank you

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5) Using the jack placed under the differential, raise the rear suspension to its approximate ride height. The braces are generally easier to install

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8) The brace can now be installed by sliding it over the bolts. The braces connect the upper and lower trailing arm frame mounts as indicated by the

Page 6 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

9) Adjust the length of the brace as necessary. Loosen the jamb nut on the brace with 15/16” wrench to allow the head to move. Rotate the head clockw

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11) Once the braces are installed, place one drop of Loctite on the trailing arm bolt threads. Tighten the washers and nuts. Torque the nuts to 60 f

Page 8 - Hotchkis Performance LLC

Hotchkis Performance LLC Return Policy & Limited Warranty Effective December 1, 2010 all Hotchkis products must be registered to quali

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This limited warranty is the entire and only warranty for the products and may not be modified or supplemented by any other person or company in any f

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Hotchkis Performance will not accept product returns without the RGA number, receipt and the information described above. C.O.D. or collect shipments

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Installation of Hotchkis Performance Upper Trailing Arms 1) Remove supplied polyurethane bushing from outer shell. 2) Install new shell i

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Hotchkis Performance LLC Return Policy & Limited Warranty Effective December 1, 2010 all Hotchkis products must be

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This limited warranty is the entire and only warranty for the products and may not be modified or supplemented by any other person or company in any f

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that any repaired or replaced product will be returned to the sender excluding the cost of freight. Warranty related inquires should be sent to the f

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1301 / 1302 / 1305 / 1306 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING HOTCHKIS PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS Removal of Stock Lower Trailing Arms 1)

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9) Place one drop of blue Loctite on clean threads and torque sway bar nuts to 35 ft./lbs. Note: Loctite 10) The holes located on the Hotchkis Perfor

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Hotchkis Performance LLC Return Policy & Limited Warranty Effective December 1, 2010 all Hotchkis products must be registered to qualify for

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This limited warranty is the entire and only warranty for the products and may not be modified or supplemented by any other person or company in any f

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