967-1969 GM F Body 2207F Anti-Roll Bar Installation Instructions Thank you for your purchase of this Hotchkis Performance product. Your stabilizer bar set was designed with the performance and durability you’ve come to expect from Hotchkis Performance. Note: Please read the entire installation instructions before starting. Having the right tools will ensure a smooth install process. FRONT BAR INSTALLATION Removing Stock Anti-Roll Bar 1F. Support the vehicle on jack stands, and remove the front wheels.
1967-1969 GM F Body 2F. Look at the current bar installation and note the position of the anti-sway bar. 3F. Loosen, but do not remove the front bushing bolts. 4F. Remove the endlinks from control arms. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
1967-1969 GM F Body 5F. Completely remove the bolts from the frame. these bolts for reinstallation. Retain 6F. Turn the steering all the way to the LEFT and remove the stock bar through the DRIVER side wheel well. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
1967-1969 GM F Body Observe the following pictures for the removal procedure. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
1967-1969 GM F Body Installing New Hotchkis Anti-Roll Bar 7F. Here’s the fun part. The Hotchkis bar has a larger tube diameter, so installing it may take some patience. Please follow the pictures below. They should show you a step-by-step way to install the bar. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
1967-1969 GM F Body At this point the sway bar will need a little force to get into position. Take your trusty dead blow hammer and hit the anti-roll bar end as shown in the picture below. It won’t take too much to pop it into place. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
1967-1969 GM F Body Once the anti-roll bar end is above the lower control arm, you can easily slide it into position. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
1967-1969 GM F Body 8F. Once the bar is in place, install the new endlinks but do not tighten them completely. 9F. Using the included white silicon grease, lube the inside of the new 1 ¼” front bushings. NOTE: the grease can be cleaned up with WD-40 10F. Install the bushing on the new Hotchkis bar. Make sure the split on the bushing faces the front when the bar is installed in the vehicle. Look at the placement of the original stock bushings on the stock bar for guidance. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
1967-1969 GM F Body 11F. Place the greasable bracket over top the bushing and secure them with the stock bolts. You may fully tighten these bolts at this time. 12F. It is best to tighten the endlinks with the suspension at ride height. To achieve this, simply reinstall the wheels and drive the car onto some floor ramps. These can be found at your local auto store. Now, with the car at ride height and on the floor ramps you can crawl underneath the car and fully tighten the endlinks.
1967-1969 GM F Body You are now finished installing your new Hotchkis Anti-Roll bar. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
1967-1969 GM F Body Hotchkis Performance LLC Return Policy & Limited Warranty Effective December 1, 2010 all Hotchkis products must be registered to qualify for warranty at www.hotchkis.net or via the mail-in warranty card, included with the product, within 30 days of the original purchase date. IMPORTANT: This warranty supersedes all other warranties included with this product. Return Policy We want you to be completely satisfied with your Hotchkis Performance product.
1967-1969 GM F Body THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE DISCLAIMED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
1967-1969 GM F Body Performance, we will evaluate the products, verify the sales receipt, and investigate the warranty claim. Any repaired or replaced product will be returned to the sender. 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.