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#4001 SUBFRAME CONNECTORS 1982-1992

CAMARO/FIREBIRD

Please read instructions completely before starting installation. Hotchkis

Performance subframe connectors are weld-in units and may require

modification of the exhaust system. This installation should be performed

by a welding professional only! They can not be installed on convertibles.

1) Support car securely on jack stands or hoist. Leave area under doors clear for

placement of subframe connectors. Begin on the passenger side.

2) Measure from pinch weld under passenger door to closest point of exhaust

“Y” pipe. Minimum clearance must be 2 ½ inches! (see fig. 1).

necessary, remove exhaust “Y” pipe and shorten to allow adequate clearance

between pipe and passenger side pinch weld. Check for clearance, but do not

install “Y” pipe at this time.

Figure 1

Summary of content (5 pages)

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#4001 SUBFRAME CONNECTORS 1982-1992 CAMARO/FIREBIRD Please read instructions completely before starting installation. Hotchkis Performance subframe connectors are weld-in units and may require modification of the exhaust system. This installation should be performed by a welding professional only! They can not be installed on convertibles. 1) Support car securely on jack stands or hoist. Leave area under doors clear for placement of subframe connectors. Begin on the passenger side.
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3) Attach the rear of the connector to the trailing arm mount using existing hardware, and then lift until the front contacts the floor of the car. Use a marker to show where the front of the connector contacts the floor. With connector held in place, mark the trailing arm mount around the outside of the connector flange and as far as possible along the bottom of the flange (see fig. 2). Figure 2 4) Remove the connector and grind the areas marked on the car for welding.
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HOTCHKIS PERFORMANCE, LLC C/O CUSTOMER SERVICE 8633 Sorensen Avenue SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670 Hotchkis Performance will not accept product returns without the RGA number, receipt and the information described above. C.O.D. or collect shipments will be refused. Once the returns are received at Hotchkis Performance, we will evaluate the products, verify the sales receipt, and investigate the warranty claim. Any repaired or replaced product will be returned to the sender. Effective December 1, 2010.