Hotchkis 19367 User Manual

Mopar B & E Body

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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