Hotchkis 80033 TVS System,Big Block, 1974-1981 Firebird User Manual
2236 sway bar installation instructions, Front bar installation
2236 GM F-Body Stabilizer Bar Installation Instructions
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2236 Sway 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.
Special Note:
We’ve noticed that our front sway bar only works with certain steering idler arms. The problem is
that some aftermarket idler arms have larger body diameters. This causes clearances issues. The
original GM idler arm clears just fine. If you need to replace your idler arm make sure the ball joint
body diameter is 1.75” and the body height is 1.5”. See photos below.
The replacement idler arm can be found from Classic Industries part # 18753
Front Bar Installation:
1F.
Look at the current bar installation and note the position of the anti-sway bar.
2F.
Loosen, but do not remove the front bushing bolts.
Document Outline
- 2236
- 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?
- 2409C
- 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?