Hotchkis 89002 TVS System, Extreme, 64-66, GM A-Body, Small User Manual

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1203AA
64-67 GM A-BODY
Double Adjustable
Trailing Arms
Thank you for your purchase from our new line of GM parts.
Please call us at (877) 4NO-ROLL if you have any questions
regarding the service or installation of your Hotchkis products.
Visit us online @
www.hotchkis.net
Warning: This installation should be performed by a trained professional. Note, pictures in this
booklet are from a 77-96 GM B Body. Installation for your 64-67 A-Body is very similar.
Tools Required for this Installation
- 4 post lift or alignment rack preferable
- Air Chisel, Angle Finder (Digital Preferred), Dead blow hammer
- The following sockets or wrenches: 10mm, 13mm, 15mm, 16mm, 18mm, 21mm
REMOVAL OF STOCK UPPER TRAILING ARMS
1. Raise the vehicle to access the rear end section.
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Trailing Arms

1203AA 64-67 GM A-BODY Double Adjustable Trailing Arms Thank you for your purchase from our new line of GM parts. Please call us at (877) 4NO-RO

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12. Install your new Hotchkis adjustable upper trailing arms in the same manner as the stock removal. Make sure the grease fittings on the front

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It may be necessary to set pinion angle after installation of your new Hotchkis upper trailing arms. First of all, what is pinion angle? Pinion an

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The centerline of the differential pinion should be parallel to the centerline of the engine’s crankshaft without being the same line. FYI… The cente

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Fine tune your Hotchkis trailing arms to achieve the perfect setting for your driving style and horsepower.

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

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DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE DISCLAIMED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER CONSEQUENT

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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

Page 10 - SETTING PINION ANGLE

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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2. There are various methods for installing your new upper trailing arms. Preferences in methods are mainly based on the way you remove the old rubb

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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

Page 16 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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

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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

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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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--------------------------------------Page 1 of 5------------------------------------------ Please read the following special note regarding

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5. Remove the rear sway bar from the lower trailing arms. 6. Allow the differential to droop as far down as possible. 7. Remove the stock upp

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--------------------------------------Page 2 of 5------------------------------------------ - Warranty may be void if any problems arise due

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--------------------------------------Page 3 of 5------------------------------------------ Hotchkis Performance LLC Return Policy & Li

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--------------------------------------Page 4 of 5------------------------------------------ THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUD

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--------------------------------------Page 5 of 5------------------------------------------ evaluate the products, verify the sales receipt, and

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2282 1964-1972 GM A Body Hotchkis Sport Suspension LLC. 1 2282 1964-1972 GM A Body Extreme Sway Bar Kit Thank you

Page 29 - Special Note

2282 1964-1972 GM A Body Hotchkis Sport Suspension LLC. 2 7. Using the included white silicone grease, grease the ins

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2282 1964-1972 GM A Body Hotchkis Sport Suspension LLC. 3 11. Install the new A-Arm endlinks using a r

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2282 1964-1972 GM A Body Hotchkis Sport Suspension LLC. 4 Rear Bar Installation Before You StartThis sway bar kit re

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2282 1964-1972 GM A Body Hotchkis Sport Suspension LLC. 5 3. Attach Sway Bar to the End Links Orient the sway bar so t

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2282 1964-1972 GM A Body Hotchkis Sport Suspension LLC. 6 Next, apply the provided lube on the inside surface of t

Page 34 - Extreme Sway Bar Kit

8. Now here comes the difficult part; removing the stock Can Bushings. These are the bushings that connect the aft end of the upper trailing arms to

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2282 1964-1972 GM A Body Hotchkis Sport Suspension LLC. 7 5. Position the Sway Bar Since all of the hardware is still

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2282 1964-1972 GM A Body Hotchkis Sport Suspension LLC. 8 Hotchkis Performance LLC Return Policy & Limited Warrant

Page 37 - Rear Bar Installation

2282 1964-1972 GM A Body Hotchkis Sport Suspension LLC. 9 THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY

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2282 1964-1972 GM A Body Hotchkis Sport Suspension LLC. 10 Effective December 1, 2010. This return policy and limited

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- Soak the entire can with some good penetrating oil. Let it sit for about 20-30 minutes. - Grab your trusty air chisel and hammer away at the

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INSTALLING NEW UPPER TRAILING ARMS 10. The new polyurethane can bushings come pre-assembled, but it is easier to install the new can bushing with th

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11. Normally with enough room, you can place the bushing can in the differential mount and hammer it in with a flat piece of wood. But, if there

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Press the metal can in until it reaches the crease. Important Note: On 12-bolt differentials, you cannot use the homemade press method. Thi

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12. Once both cans are pressed in, lube the polyurethane bushings and push them into the can in the same manner. You may need to use a dead bl

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