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Hotchkiss rear sway bar install ?

Old Mar 22, 2005 | 07:21 AM
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Default Hotchkiss rear sway bar install ?

Did anyone have to drill into the frame? According to the instructions, I'm missing a mounting hole on each side for one of their brackets.
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 10:08 AM
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I've got the Sport Sway bar set on an '01 Z71 RCSB, and yes, I did have to drill the frame for the rear bracket mounts . . . all four holes had to be drilled if I remember correctly. Piece of advice . . . make sure the drill bit is sharp! I had to re-sharpen mine between the 2nd and 3rd hole, but I was using a cheap bit.
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 10:20 AM
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Thanks, that's the answer I was hoping for since I've already waited 2 1/2 months for them to arrive!
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 11:53 AM
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this is the only article i have ever seen with any type of detailed pics of the hotchkis bar install.

http://gmhightechperformance.com/tech/0504htp_truck/
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 12:21 PM
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Just read the article linked above . . . I managed to install mine without dropping the fuel tank. Used a hole in the side of the frame to work the bracket through and into the frame rail, and used a loop of string to help me position the bracket in the holes I'd just drilled.
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 06:21 PM
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Thanks, but I've already installed it. I didn't drop the tank, I used some mechanics wire to bring the bracket through. In case anyone was wondering, the rear swaybar does clear a T/A girdle.
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 06:55 PM
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Yo uhave pics of your instal?
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