Mallory Ignition Lakewood Bolt-on Ladder Bars 20460 - Manual

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FORM 97144063 07/11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Bolt-on Ladder Bars - Part No. 20460
1965 – 72 Chevrolet Chevelle, Malibu, Pontiac Lemans,
Tempest, GTO, Oldsmobile Cutlass, Buick Skylark
STEP 1
Safely raise rear of vehicle and securely support on jack stands.
STEP 2
Remove nuts from rear lower control arm pivot bolts. Do not
remove bolts. Verify that bolt threads face the inside of the
vehicle frame.
STEP 3
Remove fasteners that secure brake lines to axles and push
aside.
STEP 4
Install rubber bushings into front truss bar tubes. (2 per bar).
STEP 5
Install the truss bar using the lower pivot bolt and the four 1 ½”
saddle clamp bolts (supplied). Do not securely fasten at this time.
NOTE: Ensure that saddle brackets doe not interfere with brake lines.
STEP 6
Assemble the two piece front anchor bracket using 7/16th x 1”
bolts. Note that left and right side brackets are opposite.
STEP 7
Install the front anchor bracket on the front lower control arm
bolt.
STEP 8
Assemble the truss bar to the bracket utilizing the ½” x 3” front
pivot bolt. Position the bar in the top bolt hole for stock ride height
vehicles or the bottom bolt hole for vehicles that have been raised.
STEP 9
Securely hold the front anchor bracket to the frame and mark
holes for drilling.
STEP 10
Disassemble the truss bar from the bracket, and remove the
bracket from the vehicle for drilling.
STEP 11
Drill two 7/16” holes in frame on marks made from step 9. A
center punch is recommended.
STEP 12
Positions back up plates on opposite side of holes drilled in step
11 and reassemble brackets and truss assembly.
STEP 13
Secure tighten all fasteners.
STEP 14
Road test vehicle and periodically re-torque fasteners as required.
NOTE: Axle and frame brackets can be welded for severe duty.
Lakewood chassis and suspension products are engineered and
manufactured to improve the performance of your vehicle. We
encourage you to enjoy using our products safely at a sanctioned
racing facility. Please obey all traffic laws.
Thank you for your purchase from Lakewood Industries.
For technical assistance, please call 216-688-8300
Monday thru Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EST.
CAUTION: INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT REQUIRES WORKING
UNDER THE VEHICLE. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER
TO ENSURE A SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT. THE USE OF AN
AUTOMOTIVE LIFT IS RECOMMENDED. MAKE SURE THAT THE
VEHICLE IS SAFELY SUPPORTED AND ALWAYS USE JACK STANDS.
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
WARNING: DUE TO THE TECHNICAL NATURE OF THIS PRODUCT,
AND SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION IS
RECOMMENDED.
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10601 MEMPHIS AVE #12, CLEVELAND, OH 44144
216.688.8300
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FORM 97144063
07/11