Hotchkis 24366 User Manual
Rear Leaf Spring Kit 24366, 24367
Body
66-70 Chrysler B-body, 70-74 Chrysler E-
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IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE
STARTING THIS INSTALLATION.
1. Raise the Vehicle
Raise the vehicle and safely secure it o n jack stands.
2. Disconnect Rear Shock
Disconnect the lower shock mount nut for each rear shock. You do not have to disconnect the
upper mounts
3. Disconnect Stock U-Bolts
Disconnect the stock U-bolts that secure the differential tubes to the leaf springs. It is very
common for these u-bolts to be difficult to unfasten. In m any cases it is necessary to cut the
u-bolts with a cut-off wheel in order for remo val. You Hotchkis kit comes with repla cement ubolts.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE
4. Support the Pumpkin
Slide a floor jack underneath the r ear end to relieve the differential/wheel weight off of the
leaf springs.
5. Unfasten Rear Shackles
Unfasten the rear l eaf spring shackles, but d o not disconnect.
6. Disconnect the Front Leaf Mount
The front leaf spring mount has 4 stud s and mounts to the chassis. Undo the 4 nuts for each
mount to detach it from the chassis. I t helps if someone can help with holding up the leaf
spring at this time.
7. Remove Leaf Springs
With the front mount disconnected, shift the leaf spring inboard to unhook the rear leaf eye
from the shackle bolt. The leaf should be free from the car.
8. Assemble the Hotchkis Leaf Springs
Your new Hotchkis Leaf Spring kit com es w ith new front mounts, u-bolts, and hardware. If
you would like to replace your old rust y shackles you can purchase our new shackle kit whi c h
includes new powdercoated shackles, hardware and polyurethane bushings.
Assemble the front mount and leaf spring together using the large 5/8” bolt and hardware.
Snug the 5/8” nuts, but do not fully tighten yet.
See diagram below:
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