Hotchkis 4016 User Manual

4016 05-Current Ford Mustang

Please read the following key points b efore installing this kit.
1 – Before performing the subframe connector installation, the vehicle must be completely assembled

with all body and component parts installed (e.g. fenders, hood, quarterpanels, trunk, full interior,
engine, glass, etc.). Basically, the subframe connectors should be one of the last components
installed on your vehicle. Reason being is you want the vehicle settled with all of it’s own final
weight. The car’s body is always in constant tension, with forces pushing or pulling within the
chassis & body. You want to make sure these forces don’t change after you install the subframe
connectors. For example, if you installed subframe connectors before installing the engine and body
panels this may result in having misaligned fenders, door panels and/or hood later on. The car must
be in its final state before the subframe connectors are installed.

2 – The subframe connectors must be installed on an alignment rack or floor ramps (all 4 wheels).
The vehicle must be sitting on its wheels at ride height in order to install the subframe connectors.
Do not use a two-post lift, as this will load the chassis/body in the wrong points causing the chassis
to tweak.

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Subframe Connectors

Your new subframe connectors will increase the overall rigidity of your chassis and improve
handling and response. These engineered components connect the rear frame rails with the
front subframe to simulate a comp lete full frame chassis.

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1. Raise Vehicle

It is best to install the subframe connectors at ride height. To do this properly, please use a
4-Post lift or alignment rack.

2. Remove Fasteners

Remove the two (2) bolts that hold the rear mount to the front subframe, one (1) bolt and two
(2) nuts for the under plastic panel, and the one (1) bolt parking brake cable bracket.

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