967-1969 GM F Body REAR FRAME MOUNT BRACE 1415 67-69 GM CAMARO/FIREBIRD Thank you for your purchase of this Hotchkis Performance product. Note: Please read the entire installation instructions before starting. Having the right tools will ensure a smooth install process. This part is intended to be installed with the Hotchkis Rear Sway bar kit 2207/R. However, you may install this part with or without the sway bar kit.
1967-1969 GM F Body 2R. Jack up the vehicle and properly support with jack stands or lift jacks. Make sure the rear end is supported with the vehicle’s load on the leaf springs. This is to ensure you install the rear bar in the proper position. 3R. Take the 7/8” bushings and grease the inner surface with the included white silicon grease. 4R. Install the bushings on the bar. (4) Place the bracket over top of the bushing. (5) 5R.
1967-1969 GM F Body 6R. Take a screwdriver and carefully pry up the brake line to allow the U-Bolt to drop down over the axle. (7) 7R. Install the U-Bolts on the axle and slip the axle bracket over the U-Bolt on the bottom side of the axle. Use masking or duct tape to secure them. Place the sway bar assembly under the axle and slip the U-bolt legs through the sway bar brackets. Place washers and nylock nuts on the U-Bolt. Snugly fasten the nylock nuts a bit, but do not fully tighten at this time.
1967-1969 GM F Body 8R. Remove the screw and clip that holds the fuel line located on the frame rail of the passenger side to allow for the chassis brace to slide into place. ’68 cars may need to drill out rivet style line tabs. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
1967-1969 GM F Body 9R. Lift chassis brace up and over the back side of the rear axle and position it up against the body pan and chassis as shown below. NOTE: We have noticed on rare occasions that the brace is too narrow on some chassis’. If there is more than an 1/8” of gap between the brace and the frame rails, then please use the special spacer shims (part # 23490019) included in your kit to rectify the tolerance issue. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
1967-1969 GM F Body 10R. Once you have the chassis brace in place, mark the spots where you will drill the holes to secure the brace. Do this on both sides. 11R. Remove the chassis brace and using a 7/16” drill bit, drill the 4 holes that you just marked. 12R. Place chassis brace back into place and mark the remaining 4 holes for drilling as shown below. After marking the holes, remove brace and using a 7/16” drill bit, drill the holes. Hotchkis Performance LLC.
1967-1969 GM F Body 13R. Using the 1718 Hardware kit, pull out the U-Bolts and coat the threading with the AntiSeize Lubricant. Feed one end of the U-Bolt through one of the holes on either end of the chassis brace and maneuver it into the backside of the other hole as shown below. Place washers and nylock nuts on the U-Bolt.
1967-1969 GM F Body Special Note: You may reuse the fuel line tab by rotating it 180° and use the same bolt hole that mounted it. ’68 cars may need to purchase Adel Clamps from your local auto parts store and use one of the u-bolt studs as a mounting fastener. Sandwich the Adel Clamp between Hotchkis brace tab and the nylock nut/washer. Make sure the Adel clamp is the correct size for you fuel tube and can be mounted with a 3/8” hardware. 14R.
1967-1969 GM F Body 16R. Using the T1712 Hardware kit, take the longer (3”) bolts and attach the dog bone end link to the bar on the INSIDE of the bar. There are two different washer types included in the bolt kit, use the large diameter washer up against the dog bone, and the small one against the sway bar. Tighten the bolt to the point where you can just rotate the end link on the bolt. 17R. Slide the other end of the dog bone style end link up in between the brackets on the chassis brace.
1967-1969 GM F Body 18R. Fully tighten the other end of the dog bone style end links which were left loose in step 16R. 19R. Double Check all Hardware Double check and make sure all hardware is full tightened before driving the vehicle. You are finished with the rear sway bar kit. 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.
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