Hotchkis 2282R Sway Bars, Rear, 64-72 GM A-Body, Extreme User Manual

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2282R 1964-1972 GM A Body

Hotchkis Sport Suspension LLC.

Lube the polyurethane bushing surface on both dogbone end links. Look at your

dogbone and notice that the bushing sleeves on each end have different inner

diameters. The trailing arm bolt will use the small sleeve and the sway bar bolt will use

the large hole. Use the 7/16” x 4” bolt to attach the end link to the trailing arm. The bolt

should be pointing inboard. Use the 7/16” SAE washer (small) on the bolt head side

and the 7/16” USS washer (larger) on the nut side. Do not fully tighten at this time.

3. Attach Sway Bar to the End Links

Orient the sway bar so that the Hotchkis sticker is right side up. At this time you can

choose the stiffness setting by using the hole at the end for a softer setting or the 2

hole from the end for a harder setting. use the ½” x 3” bolt to attach the sway bar to the

end link. The bolt should be pointing inboard. Use the ½” SAE washer (small) on the

bolt head side and the ½” USS washer (larger) on the nut side. Do not fully tighten at

this time.

4. Install Axle Brackets

First step is to install the provided stainless steel U-bolts. Each U-bolt will install a little

inboard of the spring mount. You will have to unclip the brake line from the axle tab and