Hotchkis 4013 Chassis, Subframe Connector, Set, 74-81 Camaro-Firebird F-Body - Manual

4013 74-81 Camaro / Firebird
Hotchkis Performance LLC.
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Please read the following key points before installing this kit.
1 – Before performing the subframe connector installation, the vehicle must be completely
assembled with all body and component parts installed (e.g. fenders, hood, quarterpanels,
trunk, full interior, engine, glass, etc.). Basically, the subframe connectors should be one of
the last components installed on your vehicle. Reason being is you want the vehicle settled
with all of it’s own final weight. The car’s body is always in constant tension, with forces
pushing or pulling within the chassis & body. You want to make sure these forces don’t
change after you install the subframe connectors. For example, if you installed subframe
connectors before installing the engine and body panels this may result in having misaligned
fenders, door panels and/or hood later on. The car must be in its final state before the
subframe connectors are installed.
2 – The subframe connectors must be installed on an alignment rack or floor ramps (all 4
wheels). The vehicle must be sitting on its wheels at ride height in order to install the
subframe connectors. Do not use a two-post lift, as this will load the chassis/body in the
wrong points causing the chassis to tweak.