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1313 LOWER TRAILING ARMS
59-64 CHEVROLET B-BODY
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INSTALLATION OF HOTCHKIS PERFORMANCE LOWER TRAILING ARMS
WARNING : This installation involves the removal and re-installation of the rear coil springs.
Springs should be removed and installed by a trained technician for your safety.
1) Securely block the front wheels of the vehicle. Use a jack to raise the rear of the vehicle and
support with jack stands to the frame.
2) Remove the screw retaining the brake line to the top of the trailing arm. Keep the stock
hardware for re-installation later.
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3) Unbolt the shock from the rear axle, and pull it clear of the mounting stud.
4) Remove the springs.
The stock springs are under a heavy stress load and can cause injury if removed improperly.
5) With the springs no longer loading the arms you may loosen and remove the hardware
attaching the arms to the body and axle. Each arm should be removed and replaced
separately to help maintain the alignment of the axle. You may have to move the exhaust
system to remove the bolt at the front of the arm.
Only a trained technician should attempt this
. USE EXTREME CAUTI ON!
The hardware at the rear of the arm is easily accessed and should be removed.
use
. With all the hardware removed the stock arm should drop out of place.
Retain the stud for later
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6) Use the grease provided to apply a heavy coat of grease to the bushings at both ends of the
Hotchkis arm. Apply a light coat of grease to the bushing contact areas on the frame and axle.
7) Install the arm into the mounting locations on the frame and axle. Use the hardware k it provided
and the original shock mount stud to secure the Hotchkis trailing arm in place. Do not tighten
the hardware until both ends of the arm have been connected to the axle and frame.
8) Repeat removal and installation of the opposite lower arm.
9) Reinstall the springs.
on the Hotchkis arms to center and mount the springs on each arm.
10) Reattach the brake line to the top of the Hotchkis arm using the tapped hole on the top of the
trailing arm. Use the old mounting hardware.
Only a trained technician should attempt this
. Use the welded spring seat
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11) Check that all hardware is in place and tightened. Cover the zerk fittings using the plastic caps
provided. Remove the jack stands, and you’re finished.
IMPORTANT! Check all hardware after the first five miles. For maintenance be sure to grease the
bushings using the zerk fittings at least once a year (15,000 miles) or whenever excessive noise
occurs. Use only a
non-lithium based grease . Lithium based grease can wash out with water.
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59-64 Chevrolet B-body Rear Lower Control Arms, Parts List
er Kit
Items Not Shown
Hardware Included in Kit 1732 (one per kit 1313)
P/N 1313
Hotchkis P/N Item Description
1 13910005 Lower Trailing Arm, 59-64 Chevrolet B-body 2
2 16410005 Bushing Sleeve, 59-64 Chevrolet B-body 4
3 2438.01 Bushing, 59-64 Chevrolet B-body 4
4 5/8-18X4HEX 5/8" Hex Bolt 2
5 5/8 SAE 5/8" Flat Washer 6
6 5/8-18NYLOCK 5/8" Nylock Nut 4
7 1/2SAEWSRPLT 1/2" Flat W ash er 2
8 1/2-20 NUT 1/2" Nylock Nut 2
9 7203 Tall Zerk Fitting 4
10 GC-5B Grease Zerk Caps, Black 4
11 9.11108 Grease Pack 1
12 n/a Instr uction Set 1
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Double adjustable panhard r od to help center the axle!
Sport Sway Bar set that includes a bracket to add stock power st eering!
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