Hotchkis 4007 Chassis, Subframe Connector Set, Coupe, 67-69 Camaro-Firebird F-Body - Manual

4007/4008/4009 67-69 Camaro/Firebird
Hotchkis Performance LLC.
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Please read the following key points before 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 it’s final state before the
subframe connectors are installed.
2 – Make sure your front subframe is aligned with the body before you installed the subframe
connectors. This can be done in many ways e.g. use alignment holes in the body ( see
pictures ) or using a chassis jig. Note: When using a full chassis jig, the alignment holes for
the rear frame rails are needed to square the body and front subframe. If you install the
subframe connectors before you do this, you will not have access to these alignment holes.
This is one of the reason why you should square the front subframe before installation.
3 – The subframe connectors must be installed on an alignment rack or floor ramps (all 4
wheels). The vehicle must be sitting on it’s 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.