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4010 & 4011S/L

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5. Position the Subframe

Using a screw jack to hold the subframe up and in place, mark the area where you will be
attaching the front mounting bracket and then remove both the mounting bracket and
subframe.

6. Seat Mounting Bolts

Be sure the seat mounting bolts line up with the seat mounting bolts access holes that are on
the subframe before moving on.

Summary of Contents for 4010

Page 1: ... 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 it s final state before the subframe connectors are installed 2 The subframe connectors must be installed on an alignment rack ...

Page 2: ...f your chassis and improve handling and response These engineered components connect the rear frame rails with the front subframe to simulate a complete full frame chassis Notes The subframe connector is essentially a Weld In component effectively connecting the front subframe and rear frame rails Before You Start The installation of these subframe connectors will require you to grind and weld It ...

Page 3: ...e height To do this properly please use a 4 Post lift or alignment rack Disconnect the negative battery cable 2 Prepare Subframe Pieces for Welding Subframe pieces come fully powder coated so you will want to first prep them for the welding process Sand the ends that do not have the bolt connectors front side ...

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Page 5: ...and wheels will hang in the air and cause the front mount to pull downward Remove the 4 nuts on the front leaf spring mounts 3b Torque Box Vehicles ONLY Some vehicles have torque boxes which may cover the path of the subframe connectors If you car does not have torque boxes then you can proceed to step 4 You will need to cut the forward section of the torque box so the subframe connector can mount...

Page 6: ... leaf spring mounts from each leaf spring Remove the 4 studs that are pressed in the mount If you are installing Hotchkis leaf springs then you will be able to use the Hotchkis mount instead Mock up the leaf spring bracket and the subframe connectors to get proper bolt locations This will require the following from your local hardware store Grade 8 3 8 24 x 1 5 hex bolts qty 8 Grade 8 3 8 SAE wash...

Page 7: ...assemble the mock up Reinstall the leaf spring mount and continue with the subframe connector installation 4 Connect Subframe Slide the rear of the subframe connector onto the 4 bolts that you just removed the nuts from Once subframe is on replace the nuts and snugly tighten but not fully tighten ...

Page 8: ... subframe up and in place mark the area where you will be attaching the front mounting bracket and then remove both the mounting bracket and subframe 6 Seat Mounting Bolts Be sure the seat mounting bolts line up with the seat mounting bolts access holes that are on the subframe before moving on ...

Page 9: ...nnector sand down the area of the frame where you will be welding 8 Spot Weld Mounting Bracket Install the subframe connector again with the mounting bracket resting in place on top Be sure to use the screw jack to hold the subframe in place Spot weld the mounting bracket and then once again remove the subframe connector ...

Page 10: ...mounting bracket to the frame When you re done welding the front mounting bracket reinstall the subframe connector Fully tighten the 4 rear mount nuts You may now remove the jacks supporting the rear subframe The full weight of the car should be on all four tires from now on Use the screw jack once again to hold the subframe in place if need be Now weld the subframe connector to the front mounting...

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Page 12: ...hkis Performance LLC 12 10 Paint After the metal has cooled down paint all exposed raw surfaces with a rust resistant paint 11 Repeat Finished Repeat steps 1 10 to install the passenger side subframe and you re all set ...

Page 13: ...lude 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 Hotchk...

Page 14: ...ute a warranty that the products 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 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 A...

Page 15: ...e 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 repl...

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