Hotchkis 2285 User Manual

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C-5 Corvette Sway Bar Installation

P/N 2234 w/ Adjustable Rear Bar

Please look at the installation of the factory sway bar package before you install

your new Hotchkis 2285 Sport Sway Bar Set.

Tools Needed for Installation:
T-40 Torx Driver, 5mm (or 3/16”) allen wrench, 13-19mm sockets, ratchet
wrench, 16-19mm combination wrench , Lock-Tite and Anti-Seize compound.

This kit is intended for Corvettes with OEM metal end links. If your car is
equipped with composite end links, please replace them with the C5/C6 OEM
metal end links.

Front Bar Installation:

Make sure you use proper safety devices such as jacks stands and/or jacks to
avoid possible injury.

1. Using a 18mm combo wrench and a T-40 torx driver & ratchet, remove the
lower end link nut. Use a spray lubricant to help in removal

2. Remove the four bolts holding the front sway bar to the frame. Use a
15mm socket ratchet and extension.

3. Once you disconnect everything

pop the lower end link stud out
of the holes, slide the bar side­ ways and twist it out of the
vehicle.

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►Do not grease these Bushings. They are designed to be used

with out lubrication, t hey are dry lube impregnated.◄

4. Place the bushing on the new Hotchkis Bar. Please look at the factory bar
and install in the same manner.

5. Get the four bolts that hold the bar to the frame and apply anti-seize
compound to the threads.

6. Using the original frame brackets, place the new bar in the vehicle. *MAKE
SURE YOU START THE BOLTS BY HAND*. It's really easy to strip the
threads in the aluminum frame. Thread the bolts 3 to 4 threads, this allows
you to rotate the bar in the bushing easily.

7. Reinstall the OEM metal end links in the manner as removal. Fully tighten
end link hardware with blue thread locker (loctite).

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7. Tighten the frame mounts using a 15mm socket, wrench and extension.

Torque to 35-40 ft-lbs.