Hotchkis 2221 1997-1999 Dakota 4x4 Sport Sway Bars - Manual (Page 8)

9) Rotate the sway bar up to the suspended end links installed in step 5. Use the 3” long bolt from
hardware kit #T1712 to connect the end link to the sway bar. Place the larger diameter washer
on the outside of the assembly. This washer is used to contain the bushing face. Install the bolt
from the outside of the truck through the larger washer. Slide the smaller washer over the end of
the bolt and start the nylock nut onto the end of the bolt. Do not tighten the hardware yet.
10) Make certain the axle is at ride height or it’s normal position when the vehicle weight is applied
to it.
Trucks that have the factory axle brackets only require that you tighten the bolts down. Use a 16mm
wrench or socket to tighten the bolts. Torque the bolts to 35 ft/lbs.
Trucks using the u-bolts and the Hotchkis axle bracket require that you rotate the u-bolts and
brackets slightly so that the brackets are at a 10-15 degree angle towards the rear of the truck. Slide
the brackets and bushings out as far towards the outside as you can, as this well help prevent the bar
from “walking” sideways during use. Use a 16mm socket or wrench to tighten the nylock nut on the u-
bolt. Tighten the nuts evenly to keep the u-bolt even around the axle. Torque the nuts to 35 ft/lbs.