Hotchkis 1415 User Manual

REAR FRAME MOUNT BRACE

67-69 GM CAMARO/FIREBIRD

Installation of Hotchkis Rear Sway Bar

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Note: Please read the entire installation instructions before starting. Having the right tools will ensure a smooth

install process. This part is intended to be installed with the Hotchkis Rear Sway bar kit 2207/R. However, you
may install this part with or without the sway bar kit. This instruction manual shows the installation of both the

REAR FRAME MOUNT BRACE and the HOTCHKIS 2207 SWAY BAR KIT together.

1R. Remove the lower rear seat cushion. If the cushion won’t pull up easily, use a long

screwdriver to push and release the small b ar that is clipped in the bracket. Remove
the two bolts that hold the back part o f the seat to the body and lift the upper cushion
to remove it from the vehicle. This will allow you to access the floor pans.

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2R. Jack up the vehicle and properly support with jack stands or lift jacks. Make sure the

rear end is supported with the vehicle’s load on the leaf springs. This is to ensure you
install the rear bar in the proper position.

3R. Take the 7/8” bushings and grease the inner surface with the included white silicon

grease.

4R. Install the bushings on the ba r . (4) Place the bracket over top of the bushing. (5)

5R. After you determine there’s enough clearance for the bar, note the approximate

location of the sway bar axle bushings.

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6R. Take a screwdriver and carefully pry up the brake line to allow the U-Bolt to drop down

over the axle. (7)

7R. Install the U-Bolts on the axle and slip the axle bracket over the U-Bolt on the bottom

side of the axle. Use m asking or duct tape to secure them. Place the sway bar
assembly under the axle and slip the U-bolt legs through the sway bar brackets. Place
washers and nylock nuts on the U-Bolt. Snugly fasten the nylock nuts a bit, but do not
fully tighten at this time.

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8R. Remove the screw and clip that holds the fuel line located on the frame rail of the

passenger side to allow for the chassis brace to slide into place. ’68 cars may need to
drill out rivet style line tabs.

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