Hotchkis 89005 TVS System, Extreme, 68-70, GM A-Body, Big B User Manual

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1201AA
78-88 GM A/G-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.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. First, raise the rear of the vehicle so that the rear wheels are off the ground. If you are using a 2-post lift,
support the differential with a hydraulic tranny jack.
2. Remove the rear shocks.
3. Remove the rear sway bar from the lower trailing arms.
4. Allow the differential to droop as far down as possible.
5. Remove the stock upper trailing arms.
6. As an initial starting point, set the Hotchkis trailing arms to the same length (hole to hole) as the stock
pieces. Do not fully tighten the jam nuts yet.
7. Reinstall the Hotchkis trailing arms in the same manner as stock removal.
8. Continue to the next section “Setting Pinion Angle”
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Page 1 - 78-88 GM A/G-BODY

1201AA 78-88 GM A/G-BODY Double Adjustable Trailing Arms Thank you for your purchase from our new line of GM parts. Please call us at (877) 4NO-R

Page 2 - SETTING PINION ANGLE

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, 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 7 - 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

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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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SETTING PINION ANGLE It may be necessary to set pinion angle after installation of your new Hotchkis upper trailing arms. First of all, what is pi

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--------------------------------------Page 3 of 6------------------------------------------ Installation Note: The Flat surface of the spring is

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--------------------------------------Page 4 of 6------------------------------------------ Hotchkis Performance LLC Return Policy & Li

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--------------------------------------Page 5 of 6------------------------------------------ THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLU

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--------------------------------------Page 6 of 6------------------------------------------ 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 20 - 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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The simplest rule of thumb is: The centerline of the differential pinion should be parallel to the centerline of the engine’s crankshaft without bein

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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 26 - Extreme Sway Bar Kit

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

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

Page 29 - Rear Bar Installation

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

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If there is vibration during braking, then the pinion angle is set too low! Fine tune your Hotchkis trailing arms to achieve the perfect sett

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

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FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF TIME OR REVENUES, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE VEHIC

Page 33 - Hotchkis Performance LLC

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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