Mallory Ignition Lakewood LIFT BARS 21700 - Manual

Part #21700
Fits 1982-2001 Camaro/Firebird
Features:
• Legal for NHRA Stock Eliminator Classes
• Completely bolt-on. No welding required
• “Adjustable” load control strut link to allow
right or left suspension pre-load for fine tuning
the chassis under various track conditions
• Polyurethane bushings for positive suspension
control and stability
IMPORTANT!
Read this instruction sheet completely
so that you thoroughly understand it
and can become familiar with the procedure
before attempting installation.
WORK SAFELY!
Installation of these traction bars requires
working underneath vehicle.
USE EXTREME CARE AND CAUTION WHEN
WORKING UNDERNEATH VEHICLE.
Never get near or under vehicle until you are
confident that it is safely supported and will
not move or fall from its raised position.
DO NOT USE A BUMPER JACK.
PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION
1. Place vehicle on a solid level surface to ensure
safe installation.
2. Place wheel blocks in front of and behind
both front wheels to prevent movement in
either direction.
3. Raise rear of vehicle and support axle housing
using approved automotive support stands
having adequate load capacity.
TRACTION BAR ASSEMBLY
1. Install grease fittings (supplied) into each end
of traction bar by driving fittings into drilled
hole of bushing eyelet using a hammer and
either a 9/32” or 7mm socket. Use care not to
damage fittings
(see illustration #1) .
2. Apply lubricant (supplied) to polyurethane
bushings and steel sleeves, then install into
eyelet ends as shown.
3. Assemble load control strut links using ball rod
ends and hex jam nuts supplied.
Note:
There are right and left hand thread ball rod
ends, use the correct ball rod end and hex
jam nut on each end of the strut link.
TRACTION BAR INSTALLATION
Note:
We recommend working on only one side
at a time. The traction bars should be
installed with the load control strut bracket
facing down and positioned toward the
front chassis mount.
CAUTION:
DO NOT BEGIN THIS INSTALLATION UNTIL
YOU ARE CONFIDENT THAT VEHICLE IS
SECURE AND SAFELY SUPPORTED!
1. Remove both rear wheels.
2. Apply penetrating oil or rust release lubricant
to front and rear mounting bolts of lower
control arms, lower shock absorber studs and
stabilizer bar hardware.
LAKEWOOD “TRACTION . . . ACTION” LIFT BARS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
THE MR. GASKET PERFORMANCE GROUP • CLEVELAND • OHIO • WWW.MRGASKET.COM ©2001 REVISION 2
TRACTION
BAR
GREASE
FITTING
URETHANE
BUSHINGS
STEEL
SLEEVE
ILLUSTRATION #1
RETAIN THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
P/N 97144052 Rev. 12/01
13. Follow the same above procedure for
installation of Lakewood Traction Bar on
other side of vehicle.
14. When both traction bars are installed, re-
attach the stabilizer bar to the axle housing.
Tighten securely.
15. Lubricate both ends of the traction bars with a
good quality chassis grease.
16. Install wheels and properly tighten lug nuts to
wheel manufacturers specifications.
17. Carefully remove support stands and lower
vehicle to ground.
18. With vehicle on level surface, load control
strut links should be adjusted so that front
ball rod end mount has no load on it.
Adjust load control strut to either shorten
or lengthen in order to align mounting holes
so that bolt can be installed or removed
without any bind.
19. Tighten ball rod end mounting bolt and ball
rod end hex jam nuts securely.
This completes the installation. You can now
test drive the vehicle and will notice a big
improvement in traction control.
Important:
Periodically check to make sure that all
mounting hardware is securely tightened.
Use a good quality chassis grease to keep
bushings and sleeves properly lubricated.
Chassis Tuning Tips for Drag Racing
The stabilizer bar is not recommended for drag
racing. It is used to control body roll under
road handling conditions.
Recommended optional
Lakewood products:
• For drag racing, the factory rear shocks
should be replaced with a 50/50 ratio shock
absorber available for 1982-92 model years
(#40301).
• Replacement Bushing Set for Traction Bars
(#20538).
• Front Drag Struts are also available for
1982-92 model years in ratios of 70/30
(#40500) or 90/10 (#40510).
• Bolt-in Safety Drive Shaft Loop available for
1982-92 model years (#18020), 1993-2002
model years (#18022).
See your local retailer of Lakewood products
for specific prices.
TECHNICAL SERVICE
A highly trained technical service department is
maintained by Lakewood Industries to answer your
technical questions, provide additional product
information and offer various recommendations.
See your local retailer of Lakewood products for
specific prices. For best results, technical service
calls, correspondence and warranty questions
should be directed to the following address:
Lakewood Industries
10601 Memphis Ave., #12
Cleveland, Ohio 44140
Phone 216.688.8300
8:30 A.M.-5:00 P.M. EST
www.mrgasket.com
PHOTO #6
Left Hand Driver’s Side Shown – Rear View
Flat
Washers
Needed