Mallory Ignition Lakewood LIFT BARS 21314 User Manual

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STOCK
LOCATION

LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING POINT

DRAWING #3

Recommended chassis modifications:

For serious drag racing, we recommend
reinforcing the upper and lower control arm
chassis mounts. They are only spot welded
in place from the factory but should be fully
welded to the floor pan for added strength.

Drawing #3 shows what happens to the instant center
(imaginary intersection point between the upper and
lower control arms) when the lower control arms are
attached to the new axle housing brackets.

When the differential pinion gear is turned by
the drive shaft, which is driven by the engine,
the pinion gear turns the ring gear causing the axle
housing to rotate, pulling back on the upper
control arms and pushing forward on the lower
control arms. These forces theoretically meet
at the instant center point (as shown on the
illustration). The shorter the instant center point
is, the more the tires will separate from the body
upon launch.

Recommended optional Lakewood products:

• For drag racing, the factory gas shocks should be

replaced with a 50/50 ratio rear shock absorber

#40301(1979-1993 Mustang)

• Front Drag Struts are also available for 1979-93

model years in ratios of 70/30 #40501 or
90/10 #40511. Also (1994-2000 Mustang) uses
70/30 #40506 and 90/10 #40516

• Heavy-duty upper control arms with

polyurethane bushings reduce flex and provide
stability #20152 (1979-2001 Mustang)

• Bolt-on Subframe Connectors, for 1979-93

Mustang, will help eliminate body flex and
greatly strengthen the chassis #20485

• Bolt-in Drive Shaft Safety Loop for 1979-2001

Mustang #18017

See your local retailer of Lakewood products for:

• Specific Prices
• Eibach Springs
• Lakewood U-Joints

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