Tubular Braces Vehicle Applications Installation Instructions

©2006 Edelbrock Corporation
Rev. 9/06 - DA/mc
Catalog #5210, #5211, & #5212
Brochure #63-5210
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Edelbrock Tubular Braces
Vehicle Applications: See Below
Catalog #5210, #5211, & #5212
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please study these instructions carefully before installing your new Tubular Braces. If you have any questions, contact our
Technical Hotline at: 1-800-416-8628, 7 am to 5 pm, Monday-Friday, Pacific Standard Time or e-mail us at
[e-mail].
Vehicle Applications: For GM A-Body and G-Body (includes Chevelle, El Camino, Monte Carlo, Skylark, Cutlass, Tempest,
etc.).
Catalog #5210 - 1978-1988 GM A/G-Body
Catalog #5211 - 1968-1972 GM A-Body
Catalog #5212 - 1964-1967 GM A-Body
Tools and Supplies Required:
❑ Floorjack ❑ 18mm & 19mm or 3/4” sockets and combination wrenches
❑ Jackstands ❑ Torque wrench
❑ Tire chocks ❑ Blue Loctite™
REMOVAL OF STOCK HARDWARE
1. Place car on level surface and place tire chocks in front of and behind front
tires.
2. Support rear of the car on jack stands
(See Fig. 1) .
3. Remove shock absorber lower mounting hardware and rear springs to make
it easier to change the bolts.
4. Loosen trailing arm nuts at frame.
5. Place a floor jack under the differential and lift up slightly to remove tension
from the trailing arm bolts - make sure not to lift the car off the jackstands
(See Fig. 1) . You must remove stock trailing arm bolts and replace with the
hardware included with this kit. Remove and replace only one bolt at a
time! Bolts should be easy to push in or out when correct ride height is
obtained. You may have to raise or lower rear end slightly to find the best
position.
FOR #5210 ONLY
NOTE: Uses metric hardware (18mm & 19mm socket & wrench required).
6. Remove bolt holding emergency brake cable bracket
(See Fig. 2) and move
brake cable out of the way. Install new bolt with flat washer against bolt
head into left frame rail with threads facing inboard. Slip spacer over bolt,
then install brace with 2 bends on left side of car. With triangular-shaped tab
up, loosely install flat washer and nut, then install bolt/washer/nut in lower
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. Improper installation will void warranty and may
result in poor performance and engine or vehicle damage.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
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upport car with two jackstands and use
floorjack to raise and lower rear end
Emergency brake cable bracket (arrow)
must be loosened for clearance (#5210)