QA1 52871 Manuals

1 9919-148 Rev. 03162018 Technical Support Line: (952) 985-5675 Email: [email protected] 21730 Hanover Ave. Lakeville, MN 55044 www.QA1.net INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS QA1 P/N 52871, 52878 Rear Sway Bar 1964-1972 GM A-Body, 78-88 A/G-Body READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO STARTING INSTALLATION. PRODUCTS THAT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RETURN. USE THE PROPER JACKING LOCATIONS. DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN RESULT IF INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT CORRECTLY FOLLOWED. A GOOD CHASSIS MANUAL, AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL PARTS STORE, MAY ALSO AID IN YOUR INSTALLATION. • DISCLAIMER / WARRANTY • QA1 WARRANTS THAT THE PRODUCTS WILL BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF SALE TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER. QA1 MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. QA1 SHALL HAVE NO OBLIGATION UNDER THE FOREGOING WARRANTY WHERE THE DEFECT IS THE RESULT OF IMPROPER OR ABNORMAL USE, YOUR NEGLIGENCE, VEHICLE ACCIDENT, IMPROPER OR INCORRECT INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE, NOR WHEN THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN REPAIRED OR ALTERED IN ANY WAY. QA1’S LIABILITY IN THE CASE OF DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT QA1’S OPTION, OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS. THE USER UNDERSTANDS AND RECOGNIZES THAT RACING PARTS, SPECIALIZED STREET ROD EQUIPMENT, AND ALL PARTS AND SERVICES SOLD BY QA1 ARE EXPOSED TO MANY AND VARIED CONDITIONS DUE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY ARE INSTALLED AND USED. QA1 SHALL BEAR NO LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY, EITHER TO A PERSON OR TO PROPERTY, RESULTING FROM THE INSTALLATION, DIRECT OR INDIRECT USE OF ANY QA1 PRODUCTS OR INABILITY BY THE BUYER TO DETERMINE PROPER USE OR APPLICATION OF QA1 PRODUCTS. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE LIMITED LIABILITY WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE, QA1 SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIMS, DEMANDS, INJURIES, DAMAGES, ACTIONS, OR CAUSES OF ACTION WHATSOEVER TO BUYER ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THE USE OF ANY QA1 PRODUCTS. MOTORSPORTS ARE DANGEROUS; AS SUCH, NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION IS MADE AS TO THE PRODUCT’S ABILITY TO PROTECT THE USER FROM INJURY OR DEATH. THE USER ASSUMES THAT RISK! TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED • Floor jack and jack stands • Wrenches • Blue Loctite™ • Ratchet and Sockets Installation Instructions 1. Raise and support the vehicle with jack stands on a stable surface. Note: Never rely on a jack alone to support a vehicle. 2. Examine how the OEM sway bar is installed. (Figure 1) The arrangement and orientation of the hardware can be critical for proper clearance and operation. The location and support of the parking brake cable should also be noted. 3. Unbolt and remove the OEM sway bar taking caution to keep any and all spacers. CAUTION: Sway bars are heavy steel parts that can cause injury if unsupported during removal or installation. Note: Vehicles not originally equipped with a rear sway bar will require boxed trailing arms such as QA1 #5204 or #5205 for best performance. OEM boxed arms for ‘64-’72 A-bodies can be used on those model years (Figure 2). 1978-’88 A/G bodies used spacers in the rear trailing arms (See arrow in Figure 3) which will be required to complete the installation of the QA1 rear sway bar in those vehicles using OEM trailing arms. Figure 1