Hotchkis 1206AA 73-77 GM A-Body Dbl Adjustable Upper Trailing Arms User Manual
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1206A ADJUSTABLE UPPER TRAILING ARMS
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INSTALLATION OF HOTCHKIS PERFORMANCE
ADJUSTABLE TRAILING ARMS
1) Once it has been determined that the pinion angle in your vehicle needs adjustment, you
will then need to decide if that angle must be adjusted up or down.
2) To accomplish this, remove one stock upper control arm and measure the distance
between the mounting holes. (From center to center) Write this measurement down
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NOTE
center to center length. One rotation (360deg.) of the female end,
- The Hotchkis adjustable arms are pre-set at stock upper arm
will equal approx. 1/2deg. One half of a rotation (180deg.) of the male end
will equal approx. 1/4deg.
3) If the pinion angle needs to be adjusted downward, the upper arm hole-to-hole distance
must be shorter than the stock arm center-to-center distance.
4) The Hotchkis adjustable arms can be shortened 3 turns shorter or 7/32” or .218”
If a shorter arm is required, 1/4” of the threaded portion can be ground.
5) If the pinion angle needs to be adjusted upward, the upper arm hole-to-hole distance
must be longer than the stock arm center-to-center distance.
6) The Hotchkis adjustable arms can be lengthened 10 turns or 1/2” or .500”
IMPORTANT!
There MUST
engagement into the head for maximum strength!
be a minimum of 1/2” of thread
IMPORTANT!
The jam-nut MUST
torque jam-nut after first use.
be tight before usage. Then, re-
Document Outline
- UInstallation of Hotchkis Performance Upper Trailing Arms
- 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?