1970-1981 Chevy Camaro
20103 Handle Bar Brace
Installation Instructions
Thank you for your purchase of this Hotchkis Performance product. Your Front Handle Bar
Brace set was designed with the performance and durability you’ve come to expect from
Hotchkis Performance.
Note: Please read the entire installation instructions before starting. Having the right tools
will ensure a smooth install process.
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HANDLE BAR BRACE INSTALLATION
1. Loosen the top A-arm nuts until there is about a ¼” gap between the A-arm
bracket and the body.
2. Remove the bolt that attaches the fender to the firewall.
NOTE: Do not completely remove the A-arm nuts.
¼” GAP
BOLT REMOVED
BRAKE LINES
MOVED
NOTE: Brake lines may need to be pushed out of the way to make room for Handle Bar Brace.
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3. The Front Handle Bar Brace can now be put into place by first maneuvering
the side that attaches to the firewall into place then slide the split bracket
around the A-arm bolt between the A-arm bracket and frame.
MANEUVER BACK TO GET
FRONT IN PLACE
SPLIT BRACKET
4. Put in the bolt that attaches the Handle Bar Brace to the fender bracket.
Only tighten this bolt until it is snug, still allowing the Handle Bar Brace to
move slightly.
HAND TIGHTEN
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5. With the Handle Bar Brace now in place the holes for the top mount on the
firewall can now be drilled. Once the first hole has been drilled place a bolt
in that hole while drilling the second to ensure the Brace does not move.
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NOTE: Make sure that the top mount is resting on the firewall. If the fender bolt is
over tightened and the A-arm bolt has been tightened the top firewall mount may rise
off of the firewall. If the holes are drilled in this position the Handle Bar Brace will not
fit right.
RESTING ON FIREWALL
6. Place the provided spacer under the top firewall mount.
NOTE: Be sure that the notched Brace and spacer are on the passenger side.
SPACER UNDER MOUNT
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7. Using the provided hardware, place a 3/8” bolt with a washer into the top
firewall mount. On the underside place a washer and a nylon lock nut on the
bolt.
8. Tighten top firewall mount bolts and the fender bracket bolt.
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9. Finally, tighten the A-arm nuts. Perform these same steps on the other side
and your Front Handle Bar Brace is ready to go.
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TIGHTEN A-ARM
NUTS
10. Perform a front wheel alignment once this is complete.
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Return Policy & Limited Warranty
Effective January 1, 2009 all Hotchkis products must be registered to qualify for warranty at
www.hotchkis.net
the original purchase date.
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 (562) 907-7757. 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 workman sh i p of its products.
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. 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.
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, re-installation 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:
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;
Installed in any vehicle that has been modified;
Installed on any vehicle that has carried loads in excess of automobile manufacturer suggested
weight limits; or
Installed on any vehicle that has been subject to abnormal or excessive use, including rallying,
racing, or racing-type 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
or via the mail-in warranty card, included with the product, within 30 days of
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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.
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THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WHICH
EXTEND 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, OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT
DAMAGES. HOTCHKIS’ MAXIMUM LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL IN NO EVENT
EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT.
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.
Technical Information
Hotchkis Performance makes every effort to ensure that you are provided with the most accurate and up-to-date
technical information. However, all technical information is approximate and may vary upon application. Additional
suspension components may be needed in some applications, depending upon the make, model, engine and
chassis of the vehicle. Hotchkis Performance is not responsible for any consequ ences resulting from
manufacturer’s technical mid-year changes. Hotchkis Performance product s sh ould only be installed by a
qualified, licensed auto mechanic experienced in the installation of such products.
Warranty Claim Procedure:
The answer to ALL the following questions should be YES before making a warranty claim:
Some states do not allow limitations on how long
Did you register the product at www.hotchkis.net or via the mail-in warranty card within 30 days of
purchase?
Is the product appropriate to your application?
Did you carefully and thoroughly read the instructions provided along with the product?
Do you have the original invoice or sales receipt?
Are you the original purchaser?
Was the product properly installed by a qualified, licensed auto mechanic?
Has the product been installed on the original vehicle on which it was installed at all times?
Is the product unmodified and clean?
Is the reason for return a legitimate product defect?
If the answer to all these questions is YES, please contact our Customer Service Department at (562) 907-7757.
You will be given a Returned Goods Authorization Number (RGA) valid for 60 days. You will also be asked to ship
the product prepaid to our facility. All shipments MUST be (i) prepaid, (ii) include the original invoice or sales
receipt, (iii) show the RGA on the outside of the package and (iv) include your name, address, make and model of
the vehicle, and a brief description of the claimed defect, including the circumstances under which the defect
occurred. If the warranty claim is deemed valid then Hotchkis will estimate shipping costs to return the repaired or
replacement part and contact you for payment. Hotchkis’s Limited warranty requires that any repaired or replaced
product will be returned to the sender excluding the cost of freight. Warranty related inquires should be sent to
the following address:
HOTCHKIS PERFORMANCE, LLC
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C/O CUSTOMER SERVICE
12035 BURKE ST. SUITE 13
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
Hotchkis Performance will not accept product returns without the RGA number, receipt and the information
described above. C.O.D. or collect shipments will be refused. Once the returns are received at Hotchkis
Performance, we will evaluate the products, verify the sales receipt, and investigate the warranty claim. Any
repaired or replaced product will be returned to the sender.
Effective January 1, 2009. This return policy and limited warranty supersedes all previous policy
and warranty statements. Policies and warranties are subject to change without notice.
Hotchkis Performance is not responsible for printing errors.
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