Thank you for purchasing Hotchkis Performance products. If you have any
questions regarding the installation of this product please call (562) 907-7757.
Note: Suburbans and Tahoes, raised or lowered, may require the use of shorter or
longer “dog bones” to properly align the rear sway bar. Included in the 2233
packages are dog bones that are for a stock ride height or up to 2” raised or lowered
vehicle.
The dog bones length and part numbers are:
PART# LENGTH
T2213 6” center to center
T2214 8” center to center
T2215 3” center to center
T2226 12” center to center
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12035 BURKE ST., SUITE 13, SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
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SUBURBAN/TAHOE 4WD STOCK SWAY BAR REMOVAL
FRONT ONLY
FRONT STOCK BAR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
*NOTICE HOW THE STOCK SWAY BAR LOOKS
i.e. BRACKET PLACEMENT, BENDS, etc.
4WD FRONT SWAY BAR REMOVAL
1) Remove plastic plugs in lower a-arms (late model trucks only) and remove sway bar
end links.
(loosen each side first, then remove)
2) Properly raise and support front of vehicle.
3) Remove passenger side front tire.
4) Remove skid plate between front cross-member and front differential.
5) Using a 10mm socket and a 6 inch “wobbly” extension, remove the brackets and
bushings that attach the sway bar to the frame.
6) To remove stock bar, let bar rotate downward, then slide driver’s side of bar
rearward out from under the frame mount pad. Then pull passenger side
rearward from frame mount pad. Rotate bar so that the driver’s side of the sway bar is
on the top side of the upper a-arm. Then the bar can be rotated up-wards
approximately 180 degrees from the stock position. The bar can now be removed
through the passenger side. DON’T GIVE UP - IT WILL COME OUT!
FRONT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SWAY BAR KIT 2233F
*NOTE: The passenger side whee l is off .
1. Install new sway bar by inserting driver’s side of the bar through opening
between lower a-arm and the frame. Rotate counter clockwise until the bar
can be positioned with the arms of bar under the upper a-arms. (right side
will go under a-arm first) This will allow the bar to be positioned back under
the frame mount pads. Don’t give up! It will fit!
Check the clearance
2. Spread light coat of supplied grease onto frame mount bushing I.D. and
install on bar with slit side of bushing facing to the front.
3. Install brackets over the bushings and start the bolts but DO NOT TIGHTEN!
4. Make sure the bar looks centered. (the first bends will be equal distance from each
bracket)
IMPORTANT: Check for the clearance between the frame & sway bar at the lower
a-arm mounts. The sway bar requires 1/8” minimum clearance. Some vehicles may
require grinding in the noted areas.
all around the sway
bar on both the drivers
and passengers side.
5. Re-install passenger front wheel and torque to manufacturer specifications.
6. With the truck on the ground, install both end links. DO NOT TIGHTEN ONE
SIDE UNTIL BOTH SIDES ARE INSTALLED LOOSELY! To do this, start
with either side by inserting the long bolt with one washer and one bushing up
through hole in lower a-arm. Then assemble through sway bar and tighten to
13 ft. lbs.
7. Tighten frame brackets to 20 ft. lbs. and check end links for torque.
8. Re-install skid plate and tighten.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SWAY BAR KITS 2233R (REAR)
Sway Bar Installation
1. Park truck on a level surface and secure the front tires with blocks.
2. Raise rear end and place axle on jack stands.
Note
Make sure the axle
3. Assemble the dog bones and upper frame brackets on the rear bar. NOTE: Lightly pre-
grease all pivot points with supplied grease. Note hardware placement in picture. Also see
attached page.
hardware
placement.
4. Lift the brake lines to allow the U-bolts to pass under. Place the U-bolt around axle and
in the center of the rear shock brackets. Hang the assembled sway bar onto the axle
placing the U-bolts thru the axle brackets and the bushing brackets. (NOTE: one extra
pair of hands is recommended for this operation.)
5. Make sure the axle brackets are parallel to the ground and snug the U-bolts around the
axle.
bracket is parallel to the
Check that a rm is
FRAME BRACKET
6. Rotate the assembled sway bar up until the frame brackets contact the frame. Check to
make sure the frame brackets are centered on the frame rails and the dog bones are
somewhat at a 90 degree angle to the sway bar. Mark the frame and drill 7/16” holes. Use
supplied hardware kit # T1711 to attach the frame bracket to the frame. Torque to 20 ft.
lbs.
MAY STRADLE
THE RIVET ON
THE FR AME RAIL .
7. Double check for clearance around the sway bar at all brackets on the axle. Check that
the “arms” on the sway bar are “close” to parallel to the ground.
parallel to the
ground.
8. Torque the dog bone bolts to 30 – 40 ft. lbs. Torque the U-bolts to 30 – 40 ft. lbs.
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Return Policy & Limited Warra nty
Effective December 1, 2010 all Hotchkis products must be registered to qualify for
warranty at
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 com pletely satisfied with your Hotchkis Perform ance 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 defec t, please contact our Cus tomer Service Department at (562) 907-7757. You
will be assigned a Returne d Goods Authorizati on Number (RGA). T he package you return m ust
show the RGA on the outsi de of the pac k age, inclu de the or iginal invo ice and be shipp ed prepa id
to our facility. The product has to be unused and in it s original pack aging materials. Ex changes
or refunds made after 30 days will be subject to a 20% restoc king 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.
be registered to qualify for warran ty at www.hotchkis.net or via the mail-in warranty card,
included with the product, within 30 days of the original purchase date.
www.hotchkis.net or via the mail-in warranty card, included with the
Products must
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 Perf ormance shall
not be responsible for any labor, rem oval, installation, re-installation or m aintenance cos ts. This
warranty does not co ver t h e c osmetic finish or platin g of any product or an y norm al wear a nd tear
to any product including, but not limited to bushings, brackets, end-links, hardware, steering
components, shocks or springs. In addition, this war ranty 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 warrant y is the entire and on ly warrant y for the products an d may not be m odified or
supplemented by an y other person or company in an y form. Any description of the prod ucts, by
anyone, is for the so le pur pos e of ident if ying them and is n ot part of the basis of the b argain, and
does not constitute a warra nty that the pro ducts will conf orm to that descr iption. The statem ents
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