Hotchkis 2205 1978-1996 GM B-Body Sport Sway Bars Sedan User Manual
Installation instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SWAY BAR KITS # 2205 & 2206
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about your Hotchkis Performance product.
HOTCHKIS PERFORMANCE RECOMMENDS THE USE OF OUR
LOWER TRAILING ARMS WHEN MOUNTING THE REAR SWAY
BAR ON YOU’RE B BODY CAR.
THE TRAILING ARM PART NUMBER IS:
• 1305 FOR PART # 2205 OR 2206 78-96 B BODY
THE REAR SWAY BAR CAN BE INSTALLED USING THESE PARTS FROM GM.
ATTENTION WAGON OWNERS
(WITH STOCK TRAILING
ARMS)
:
CHANNEL BRACKET – PART # 10191120 – QTY. 2
BOLTS – PART # 9433477 – QTY. 8
BOLTS (SWAY BAR TO ARMS) – PART # 11516714 – QTY. 4
FRONT SWAY BAR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Raise vehicle and place on jack stands (make sure the surface is flat; ramps are ok).
2) Notice how the stock sway bar looks ie: bracket placement, bends etc.
3) Remove end links from sway bar.
4) Using a floor jack, support the sway bar. Remove the brackets holding the sway bar
to the frame. Lower the sway bar and remove it.
5) Apply a thin layer of supplied grease to the inside of the bushing and install the
bushings and brackets on the new sway bar (split in polyurethane bushing to front).
6) Attach the new sway bar with the PASSENGER SIDE BRACKET FIRST, then
complete the driver’s side.
7) Torque both bracket bolts to 24 ft./lbs.
8) Tighten end link bolts to 13 ft./lbs.
Document Outline
- FRONT SWAY BAR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
- Improperly installed or installed by someone other than a qualified, licensed auto mechanic experienced in the installation and removal of suspension products;
- Improperly serviced, misused, or modified, altered or subjected to abuse, negligence, accident or collision;
- Installed in any vehicle that has been modified;
- Installed on any vehicle that has carried loads in excess of automobile manufacturer suggested weight limits; or
- Installed on any vehicle that has been subject to abnormal or excessive use, including rallying, racing, or racing-type activities or off-road use.
- Did you register the product at 0TUwww.hotchkis.netU0T or via the mail-in warranty card within 30 days of purchase?
- Is the product appropriate to your application?
- Did you carefully and thoroughly read the instructions provided along with the product?
- Do you have the original invoice or sales receipt?
- Is the return date within 36 months from the purchase date?
- Are you the original purchaser?
- Was the product properly installed by a qualified, licensed auto mechanic?
- Has the product been installed on the original vehicle on which it was installed at all times?
- Is the product unmodified and clean?
- Is the reason for return a legitimate product defect?