Hotchkis 80033 TVS System,Big Block, 1974-1981 Firebird User Manual
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2408C,2409C/2409C
Leaf Spring Installation Instructions
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Discard Sleeve
12.
Put you stock front hangers on your new springs.
13.
Remove the bushings from frame, clean thorough inside frame, grease
frame and bushing and install new bushings.
14.
Put the new shackles on your new leaf springs.
15.
When assembling rear shackle bolt through leaf spring eye make sure the
head of the bolt facing away from the gas tank. This may be easier install
on the floor than installing up on the car.
16.
Install the leaf springs. You need to set the vehicle on its wheels before
you perform the final tightening on the leaf spring eyelet bolts. You must
do this so you don’t ruin the leaf spring bushings.
*For the frame bushings use bushing part # 61137*
*For the Leaf Spring bushing use bushing part # 61091*
Rear shackle
Front Hanger
Stock Leaf
HP leaf
GAS
Tank
15&16