Hotchkis 19367 User Manual

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P/N# 19367

Forged Torsion Bars

Installation Instructions

Thank you for your purchase of this Hot c hk is Perform anc e pr oduc t. Your torsion bar set was

designed with the performance and durability y ou’ve come to expect from Hotchkis Perfor m ance.

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

ensure a smooth install process.

1. Remove Upper Control Arm Droop stop

Access underneath the front fender and unbolt the droop stop snubber that normally restricts how low the

suspension can droop. Droop refers to the suspension completely decompressed (or hanging down in mid­air) as it would if the entire weight of the vehicle was off of the wheels.

2. Raise the Front of the Vehicle

Jack the front of the vehicle up and support the chassis with jack stands. Allow the front suspension to fully

droop.

3. Loo sen Torsion Bar Tension

Fully loosen the torsion bar tension bolt under the lower control arm on both sides.

4. Remove t he Torsion Bar Retainer Clip

Move toward to the rear end of the torsion bar and remove the retaining clip located in the cross member.

5. Mark Current Torsion Bars

For future reference, mark each torsion bar that is on the car left or right. It is important to alw ays put used

torsion bar back on the original side.

6. Remove Torsion Bars

Use a torsion bar removal tool (Miller Tools C-3728 or similar) to grip onto the torsion bar and tap it out

toward the rear of the car. Note: There are different removal tools available and some customers have
made their own. However, we highly suggest that you do not use vise grips on the torsion bars. This can
damage the torsion bar by marring the surface causing a potential stress point.

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7. Hex En d Clocking

Since the Hotchkis torsion bars are larger (stiffer) than most stock bars, the hex ends may be clocked
differently compared to the old bars you had. Please note that these are performance torsion bars suited
for a car that is intended to be lower than stock.

8. Install Hotchkis Torsion Bar

Grease both ends of the torsion bar as well as the control arm cavity and cross member cavity. Insert the
torsion bar in the same manner as removal, starting from the rear and working your way forward. Using a
floor jack, raise the suspension on the side you are working on to line up/clock the control arm cavity with
the hex on the torsion bar.

9. Replace Retainer Clip

Once the bar is completely positioned and seated, insert the retainer clip into the crossmember cavity.

10. Set Adjuster Bolt for Initial Setting

Tighten the adjuster bolt under each control arm to about ½ to ¾ of it’s travel. This should be a good
starting off point.

11. Lower the Vehicle

Lower the vehicle back onto the ground and roll the car back and forth.

12. Adjust Ride Height

Adjust ride height to desired height. Keep in mind that these torsion bars are meant for lower-than-stock

stances.

13. Reinstall Upper Control Arm Droop Stop

Access underneath the front fender again and reattach the droop stop snubber.

14. Perform front wheel alignment

It is highly recommended that you perform a front wheel alignment once you are finished. Excessive toe-in

or toe-out as a result of the initial ride height change can cause the vehicle to raise or lower as you move
forward or backward. We suggest 1/8” of toe-in.

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Return Policy & Limited Warra nty

Effective December 1, 2010 all Hotchkis products must be registered to qualify for warranty at www.hotchkis.net or
via the mail-in warranty card, included with the product, within 30 days of the original purchase date.

IMPORTANT: This warranty supersedes all other warranties included with this product.
Return Policy

We want you to be completely satisfied with your Hotchkis Performance product. For products, presenting signs of shipping
damage please contact the freight carrier immediately. All our products are guaranteed to be free from manufacturer’s
defects. If your order arrives with a manufacture defect, please contact our Customer Service Department at [phone].
You will be assigned a Returned Goods Authorization Number (RGA). The package you return must show the RGA on the
outside of the package, include the original invoice and be shipped prepaid to our facility. The product has to be unused and
in its original packaging materials. Exchanges or refunds made after 30 days will be subject to a 20% restocking charge. If

you purchased your Hotchkis Performance product from an authorized dealer, you are still covered by this return
policy. All returns however, should be made to your dealer, not to Hotchkis Performance directly.

Limited Warranty

Hotchkis Performance offers a Limited Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for the term of 36 months (3
years) from the date of purchase of this product. This Warranty only applies to the original retail purchaser who retains
ownership of the vehicle on which the product was originally installed. If the product is determined to be defective, Hotchkis
Performance will repair, replace or refund the purchase price of the defective product at Hotchkis Performance's sole
discretion, which shall fully satisfy and discharge any and all warranty claims. Any repaired or replaced product will be
returned to the sender excluding the cost of freight.

www.hotchkis.net or via the mail-in warranty card, included with the product, within 30 days of the original purchase

date.

Products must be registered to qualify for warranty at

Exclusions from Warranty

Items offered but not manufactured by Hotchkis Performance are warranted according to the manufacturer's terms and are not
covered by this limited warranty. Hotchkis Performance shall not be responsible for any labor, removal, installation, re­installation or maintenance costs. This warranty does not cover the cosmetic finish or plating of any product or any normal
wear and tear to any product including, but not limited to bushings, brackets, end-links, hardware, steering components,
shocks or springs. In addition, this warranty does not apply to any products that have been:

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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;

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Installed in any vehicle that has been modified;

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Installed on any vehicle that has carried loads in excess of automobile manuf act urer suggested weight limits; or

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Installed on any vehicle that has been subject to abnormal or excessive use, including rallying, racing, or racing­type activities or off-road use.

Limitation of Warranty

This limited warranty is the entire and only warranty for the products and may not be modified or supplemented by any other
person or company in any form. Any description of the products, by anyone, is for the sole purpose of identifying them and is
not part of the basis of the bargain, and does not constitute a warranty that the products will conform to that description. The
statements of any salesperson do not constitute part of this limited warranty and cannot be relied upon as a warranty.

THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WHICH EXT END BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON
THE FACE HEREOF. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE DISCLAIMED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY
LAW. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF TIME OR REVENUES,
INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE VEHICLE, DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE OR COMPONENTS OF THE VEHICLE,
ANY OTHER TYPE OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, O R OTHER INCIDENTAL OR INDI RECT DAMAGES. HOTCHKIS ’
MAXIMUM LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE
PRODUCT. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of

incidental or consequential damages and in such states the above limitations or exclusions may not apply. This limited
warranty gives the purchaser specific legal rights and the purchaser may have other rights that may vary from state to state.

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