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Dec 06, 2013

Chicane Coilover Kit

For '64 to '72 Chevelle/ A Body

Installation Instructions

The following instructions are intended for professional installers

and are guidelines only. Speedtech Performance assumes NO

responsibility for the installation of any of its products. All products are

intended for off road use only and must be installed by qualified

professionals only.

Thank you for purchasing your new Speedtech Chicane Coilover Conversion Kit. Installing this

product will require the removal of your front suspension. Take all necessary precautions

whenever jacking up your vehicle and use safe and sturdy jack stands to support the vehicle

whenever it is off the ground. Be sure to take all other safety precautions required to do the job

correctly.

Summary of content (12 pages)

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Dec 06, 2013 Chicane Coilover Kit For '64 to '72 Chevelle/ A Body Installation Instructions The following instructions are intended for professional installers and are guidelines only. Speedtech Performance assumes NO responsibility for the installation of any of its products. All products are intended for off road use only and must be installed by qualified professionals only. Thank you for purchasing your new Speedtech Chicane Coilover Conversion Kit.
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Coilover Conversion Hardware Kit Checklist Coilover Conversion Instructions -1 Bolts Upper Shock Mount Shoulder Bolt (2) ½ x 1 ¾ NC Lower T Bar Shock Mount Bolt (4) 3/8 x 1 ¼ NF Nylock Nuts 3/8 Upper Shock Mount NC (2) Standard Nuts 3/8 Lower Shock Mount NF (4) Washers 3/8 Plate Upper Shock Mount (2) 3/8 Lower Shock Mount (4) 2|Page
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The vehicle should be on a level surface before you start. 1. Before any removal begins, disconnect the battery. But you knew that. 2. Remove upper control arms, coil springs and shocks. To give you more working room you may want to remove the spindle as well. 3. Passenger side pictured. Front >>> Remove the existing Upper Shock mount. Cut along the dotted line and the facotry weld (arrow).
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. After the shock mount is removed, you will need to remove the inner spring cup and clearance the hole to about 4 ½” in diameter. This is best done with a plasma cutter or oxyacetyline torch. 5. Test fit the Chicane upper shock bracket into place, centered over the hole. Notice one side of the bracket has a notch in the base. This side goes towards the front of the vehicle. Mark the width of the bracket on the control arm mount.
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6. This is what you should end up with. Do not proceed to welding at this time.
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7. Assemble the coilover shocks as per the supplied instructions. Be sure to place the “T” bar in the lower mount and secure it with external snap rings. Make sure the snap rings are seated in the grooves correctly.
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. Do not skip this step. Mock up the lower control arm and coilover shock assembly to make sure the upper Chicane mount is located in the correct location. This also ensures that all shock components clear the frame. To allow you to work with both hands and keep everything in place, support the lower control arm and shock assembly. We recommend a small piece of chain or nylon rope. Align them so that the lower control arm is level to the ground and set the shock approximately in the middle of its travel.
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10. On some frames, depending on shock and spring combination, it may be necessary to clearance the inner section of the control arm mount as seen in the photo below. Do not do this with the shock installed. 11. Remove the shock assembly and then remove the spring from the shock. Reinstall the shock into the lower control arm and the Chicane bracket to test again for any binding throughout the control arm's range of motion.
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Torque Specs  Lower control arm nuts 40 ft/lbs  Upper control arm nuts 40 ft/lbs  Upper shock mount 30 ft/lbs  Lower T bar mounting nuts 40 ft/lbs. Be sure to double check all the fasteners! Set the car to the approximate ride height by adjusting the shock lower spring nuts. This should be done before aligning the car. Note: Do not drive the car until an alignment has been performed by a COMPETANT alignment or race car shop.
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Terms and Conditions of Sale 1. Effective January, 2008, supersedes all previous policy statements. Policies are subject to change without notice. Speed tech performance Ltd. is not responsible for printing errors. 2. Speed Tech Performance Ltd. does not endorse, nor recommend modification of vehicles for use on public highways, since warranty or government regulations may be violated.
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