Hotchkis 2233 88-98 GM 1500 4wd Pickup Sport Sway Bars - Manual (Page 5)

6. Rotate the assembled sway bar up until the frame brackets contact the frame. Check to
make sure the frame brackets are centered on the frame rails and the dog bones are
somewhat at a 90 degree angle to the sway bar. Mark the frame and drill 7/16” holes. Use
supplied hardware kit # T1711 to attach the frame bracket to the frame. Torque to 20 ft.
lbs.
7. Double check for clearance around the sway bar at all brackets on the axle. Check that
the “arms” on the sway bar are “close” to parallel to the ground.
8. Torque the dog bone bolts to 30 – 40 ft. lbs. Torque the U-bolts to 30 – 40 ft. lbs.
Check that arm is
parallel to the
ground.
FRAME BRACKET
MAY STRADLE
THE RIVET ON
THE FRAME RAIL.