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UImproperly installed or installed by someone other than a qualified, licensed auto mechanic experienced in the installation and removal of suspension products;
UImproperly serviced, misused, or modified, altered or subjected to abuse, negligence, accident or collision;
UInstalled in any vehicle that has been modified;
UInstalled on any vehicle that has carried loads in excess of automobile manufacturer suggested weight limits; or
UInstalled on any vehicle that has been subject to abnormal or excessive use, including rallying, racing, or racing-type activities or off-road use.
UDid you register the product at U0TUwww.hotchkis.netU0TU or via the mail-in warranty card within 30 days of purchase?
UIs the product appropriate to your application?
UDid you carefully and thoroughly read the instructions provided along with the product?
UDo you have the original invoice or sales receipt?
UIs the return date within 36 months from the purchase date?
UAre you the original purchaser?
UWas the product properly installed by a qualified, licensed auto mechanic?
UHas the product been installed on the original vehicle on which it was installed at all times?
UIs the product unmodified and clean?
UIs the reason for return a legitimate product defect?

1314 LOWER TRAILING ARMS

65-70 CHEVROLET B-BODY

Thank you for your purchase from our line of classic Chevrolet B-body suspension parts.

Please call us at (877) 4NO-ROLL if you have any questions regarding your Hotchkis

Performance products. Visit us online @ www.hotchkis.net

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WARNING

: This installation involves removal and re-installation of the rear coil springs.

Springs should be removed and installed by a trained technician for your safety!!

INSTALLATION OF HOTCHKIS PERFORMANCE LOWER TRAILING ARMS

1) Securely block the front wheels of the vehicle. Use a jack to raise the rear of the vehicle and

support with jack stands to the frame.

2) Use a 1/2" socket or wrench to remove the screw retaining the brake lines to the trailing arms.

Discard the stock hardware, as you will not be reusing it.

Summary of content (8 pages)

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314 LOWER TRAILING ARMS 65-70 CHEVROLET B-BODY Thank you for your purchase from our line of classic Chevrolet B-body suspension parts. Please call us at (877) 4NO-ROLL if you have any questions regarding your Hotchkis Performance products. Visit us online @ www.hotchkis.net  WARNING: This installation involves removal and re-installation of the rear coil springs.
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3) Unbolt the shock from the rear axle, and pull it clear of the mounting stud. Then remove the coil spring retainer plate from the trailing arm. USE EXTREME CAUTION! There will be nothing holding the spring to the trailing arm except the weight of the vehicle. 4) Remove the springs. Only a trained technician should attempt this. The stock springs are under a heavy stress load and can cause injury if removed improperly.
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6) Using the grease provided, apply a heavy coat of grease to the sides of the bushings at both ends. Apply a light coat of grease to the surface contact areas of the bushing on the frame and axle too. 7) With the bushings greased, install the arm into the mounting locations on the frame and axle. Use the hardware kit provided to secure the Hotchkis trailing arm in place. Do not tighten the hardware until both ends have been connected to the axle and frame.
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11) Reattach the brake line to the side of the Hotchkis arm using the tapped hole on the outside of the trailing arm. Use the new hardware provided. 12) Check that all hardware is in place and tightened. Cover the zerk fittings using the plastic caps provided. Use a jack to remove the jack stands, and you’re finished installing your new arms! IMPORTANT! For proper maintenance, use the zerk fittings to grease the bushings at least once a year (15,000 miles) or when excessive noise occurs.
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65-70 Chevrolet B-Body Lower Trailing Arm Kit, Parts List P/N 1314 Hotchkis P/N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 13910006 2255G 16410006 3/8SAEG8WASH 3/8-16X1.
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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.
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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 form. Any description of the products, by anyone, is for the sole purpose of identifying them and is not part of the basis of the bargain, and does not constitute a warranty that the products will conform to that description. The statements of any salesperson do not constitute part of this limited warranty and cannot be relied upon as a warranty.
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C/O CUSTOMER SERVICE 8633 Sorensen Avenue SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670 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. Any repaired or replaced product will be returned to the sender. Effective December 1, 2010.