Hotchkis Sport Suspension 2281R 1978-1988 GM G-Body Extreme Sport Rear Sway Bar. The Hotchkis Extreme Sport Rear Sway Bar for your 78-88 GM G-Body is designed to eliminate the hard mounted factory design rear bar allowing for better rear suspension articulation in extreme usage vehicles. This system allows the rear sway bar to slightly pivot reducing fatigue and stress placed on the sway bar in the factory design. Handling and traction are dramatically improved while the adjustable design allows for tunability for specific car set ups. This system is highly recommended for high horsepower cars or any GM G-Body owner looking for improvements in handling and traction. Specs: 1-1/4 in. Tubular Bar w two stiffness settings. Includes axle mounts Stainless u-bolts greasable bushings and end links. Interested in finding out the difference between the 2201R and the 2281R Extreme Sway Bars? Visit our GM A-Body FAQ at www.hotchkis.net
Installation InstructionsCertificate of OriginMaterial Safety Data SheetWarrantyThis Part Fits:
| Year |
Make |
Model |
Submodel |
| 1980-1981 |
Buick |
Century |
Base |
| 1978-1979 |
Buick |
Century |
Custom |
| 1980-1981 |
Buick |
Century |
Estate |
| 1978-1981 |
Buick |
Century |
Limited |
| 1978-1979 |
Buick |
Century |
Special |
| 1978-1981 |
Buick |
Century |
Sport |
| 1965-1967 |
Buick |
Gran Sport |
Base |
| 1970 |
Buick |
GS |
Base |
| 1968-1969 |
Buick |
GS 350 |
Base |
| 1968-1969 |
Buick |
GS 400 |
Base |
| 1970 |
Buick |
GS 455 |
Base |
| 1970 |
Buick |
GS 455 |
GSX |
| 1978-1987 |
Buick |
Regal |
Base |
| 1982-1983 |
Buick |
Regal |
Estate Wagon |
| 1984-1987 |
Buick |
Regal |
Grand National |
| 1978-1987 |
Buick |
Regal |
Limited |
| 1982 |
Buick |
Regal |
Limited Turbo |
| 1978-1982 |
Buick |
Regal |
Sport |
| 1983-1986 |
Buick |
Regal |
T-Type |
| 1970 |
Buick |
Skylark |
350 |
| 1964-1970 |
Buick |
Skylark |
Base |
| 1968-1970 |
Buick |
Skylark |
Custom |
| 1964-1969 |
Buick |
Special |
Base |
| 1964-1967 |
Buick |
Special |
Deluxe |
| 1988 |
Chevrolet |
Camaro |
Base |
| 1982-1986 |
Chevrolet |
Camaro |
Berlinetta |
| 1985-1990 |
Chevrolet |
Camaro |
Iroc-Z |
| 1987 |
Chevrolet |
Camaro |
LT |
| 1989-1992 |
Chevrolet |
Camaro |
RS |
| 1992 |
Chevrolet |
Camaro |
RS Heritage Edition |
| 1982-1987 |
Chevrolet |
Camaro |
Sport |
| 1982-1987,1991-1992 |
Chevrolet |
Camaro |
Z28 |
| 1992 |
Chevrolet |
Camaro |
Z28 Heritage Edition |
| 1982 |
Chevrolet |
Camaro |
Z28 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car |
| 1964-1968 |
Chevrolet |
Chevelle |
300 |
| 1965-1969 |
Chevrolet |
Chevelle |
300 Deluxe |
| 1970 |
Chevrolet |
Chevelle |
Base |
| 1967-1970 |
Chevrolet |
Chevelle |
Concours |
| 1969-1970 |
Chevrolet |
Chevelle |
Concours Estate |
| 1969-1970 |
Chevrolet |
Chevelle |
Greenbrier |
| 1964-1970 |
Chevrolet |
Chevelle |
Malibu |
| 1965 |
Chevrolet |
Chevelle |
Malibu Super Sport |
| 1968-1970 |
Chevrolet |
Chevelle |
Nomad |
| 1968 |
Chevrolet |
Chevelle |
Nomad Custom |
| 1967-1970 |
Chevrolet |
Chevelle |
SS 396 |
| 1966 |
Chevrolet |
Chevelle |
Super Sport 396 |
| 1964-1973,1978-1987 |
Chevrolet |
El Camino |
Base |
| 1978,1981-1986 |
Chevrolet |
El Camino |
Conquista |
| 1968-1973 |
Chevrolet |
El Camino |
Custom |
| 1979-1981 |
Chevrolet |
El Camino |
Royal Knight |
| 1968-1973,1978-1987 |
Chevrolet |
El Camino |
SS |
| 1978-1981 |
Chevrolet |
Malibu |
Base |
| 1978-1983 |
Chevrolet |
Malibu |
Classic |
| 1978-1980 |
Chevrolet |
Malibu |
Classic Estate |
| 1978-1981 |
Chevrolet |
Malibu |
Classic Landau |
| 1979-1980 |
Chevrolet |
Malibu |
Classic Sport |
| 1979-1980 |
Chevrolet |
Malibu |
Estate |
| 1979 |
Chevrolet |
Malibu |
Landau |
| 1979 |
Chevrolet |
Malibu |
Police |
| 1979-1980 |
Chevrolet |
Malibu |
Sport |
| 1970,1979,1981-1988 |
Chevrolet |
Monte Carlo |
Base |
| 1983 |
Chevrolet |
Monte Carlo |
CL |
| 1978-1981 |
Chevrolet |
Monte Carlo |
Landau |
| 1986-1988 |
Chevrolet |
Monte Carlo |
LS |
| 1978,1980 |
Chevrolet |
Monte Carlo |
Sport |
| 1983-1988 |
Chevrolet |
Monte Carlo |
SS |
| 1981-1986 |
GMC |
Caballero |
Amarillo |
| 1978-1987 |
GMC |
Caballero |
Base |
| 1981 |
GMC |
Caballero |
Conquista |
| 1978-1987 |
GMC |
Caballero |
Diablo |
| 1978-1980 |
GMC |
Caballero |
Laredo |
| 1981 |
GMC |
Caballero |
Royal Knight |
| 1965-1970 |
Oldsmobile |
442 |
Base |
| 1964-1970,1980 |
Oldsmobile |
Cutlass |
Base |
| 1980-1981 |
Oldsmobile |
Cutlass |
Brougham |
| 1964-1967 |
Oldsmobile |
Cutlass |
Holiday |
| 1980-1981 |
Oldsmobile |
Cutlass |
LS |
| 1968 |
Oldsmobile |
Cutlass |
S |
| 1967 |
Oldsmobile |
Cutlass |
Turnpike Cruiser |
| 1978-1979 |
Oldsmobile |
Cutlass |
Vista Cruiser |
| 1979 |
Oldsmobile |
Cutlass |
Vista Cruiser Brougham |
| 1978-1984 |
Oldsmobile |
Cutlass Calais |
Base |
| 1983-1984 |
Oldsmobile |
Cutlass Calais |
Hurst |
| 1980-1983 |
Oldsmobile |
Cutlass Cruiser |
Base |
| 1980-1981 |
Oldsmobile |
Cutlass Cruiser |
Brougham |
| 1978-1979,1985-1986 |
Oldsmobile |
Cutlass Salon |
442 |
| 1978-1980,1985-1987 |
Oldsmobile |
Cutlass Salon |
Base |
| 1978-1980 |
Oldsmobile |
Cutlass Salon |
Brougham |
| 1979 |
Oldsmobile |
Cutlass Salon |
Hurst |
| 1987 |
Oldsmobile |
Cutlass Supreme |
442 |
| 1978-1987 |
Oldsmobile |
Cutlass Supreme |
Base |
| 1978-1987 |
Oldsmobile |
Cutlass Supreme |
Brougham |
| 1988 |
Oldsmobile |
Cutlass Supreme |
Classic |
| 1988 |
Oldsmobile |
Cutlass Supreme |
Classic Brougham |
| 1981,1985 |
Oldsmobile |
Cutlass Supreme |
LS |
| 1964-1970 |
Oldsmobile |
F85 |
Base |
| 1964-1966 |
Oldsmobile |
F85 |
Deluxe |
| 1966 |
Oldsmobile |
F85 |
Holiday |
| 1964-1970 |
Oldsmobile |
Vista Cruiser |
Base |
| 1964-1967 |
Oldsmobile |
Vista Cruiser |
Custom |
| 1982-1992 |
Pontiac |
Firebird |
Base |
| 1989-1992 |
Pontiac |
Firebird |
Formula |
| 1982-1986 |
Pontiac |
Firebird |
S/E |
| 1982-1992 |
Pontiac |
Firebird |
Trans Am |
| 1989-1992 |
Pontiac |
Firebird |
Trans Am GTA |
| 1989 |
Pontiac |
Firebird |
Trans Am GTA SE |
| 1978-1980 |
Pontiac |
Grand Am |
Base |
| 1978-1981 |
Pontiac |
Grand LeMans |
Base |
| 1978-1981 |
Pontiac |
Grand LeMans |
Safari |
| 1964-1970,1978-1987 |
Pontiac |
Grand Prix |
Base |
| 1981-1987 |
Pontiac |
Grand Prix |
Brougham |
| 1984-1987 |
Pontiac |
Grand Prix |
LE |
| 1978-1983 |
Pontiac |
Grand Prix |
LJ |
| 1978-1980 |
Pontiac |
Grand Prix |
SJ |
| 1964-1970 |
Pontiac |
GTO |
Base |
| 1970 |
Pontiac |
GTO |
The Judge |
| 1964-1970,1978-1981 |
Pontiac |
LeMans |
Base |
| 1969-1970,1978-1981 |
Pontiac |
LeMans |
Safari |
| 1970 |
Pontiac |
LeMans |
Sport |
| 1964-1970 |
Pontiac |
Tempest |
Base |
| 1964-1969 |
Pontiac |
Tempest |
Custom |
| 1963-1965,1968-1969 |
Pontiac |
Tempest |
Safari |
All products are shipped out from one of the Signature Autohaus shipping locations. Signature Autohaus drop ships some products and ships direct others. All products are shipped via FedEx, UPS, DHL or another qualified shipping carrier.
Special arrangements may need to be made for international orders and oversize packages.
In the event a product arrives damaged to your location, please follow the steps listed below. All damaged items must be reported to the shipping carrier immediately and you must notify Signature Autohaus within 5 days of receiving your order. If these steps are not followed, your shipment may not be able to be a candidate for a claim.
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1) Keep the product and its original packaging and box
Make a list of the damaged or lost item(s)
2) Signature Autohaus will contact the shipper once we receive the email info above to schedule a pickup, DO NOT send it back to us
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If a product is ordered and not wanted, the UNUSED item can be returned for a 35% restocking fee. Shipping is not refundable in either direction. All items wanting to be return MUST be reported within 30 days of the original invoice date. No items will be returnable after 30 days. All products shipped from the Signature Autohaus warehouse are shipped via FedEx or Freight and require a signature when delivered. Some packages shipped from the manufacturer may or may not require signatures for package release. Fedex, UPS, and DHL have package pick up locations if you are unable to sign for the package. If the package is returned to Signature Autohaus or manufacturer, you will be responsible for the return shipping costs and pay a 35% restocking fee. These fees will be charged to your account on file.
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1. Contact our Customer Service Department to receive a RMA number. All packages returned without a Returned Merchandise Authorization number will be refused.
2. Package the item up in original packaging unless deemed unuseable
3. Include the UNUSED parts and any additional information that was included
4. Include a copy of your receipt
5. Write a brief description of the problem with the product
6. If you have a receipt for the return shipping include as well
7. We DO NOT accept any freight collect packages
8. Once we have received the above information we will notify you via email or phone and let you know the status.