Mallory Ignition Lakewood Universal Heavy Duty Traction Bar 22026_22030 - Manual

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FORM 9744064 07/11
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Universal Heavy Duty Traction Bar - Part No. 22026
STEP 1
Place vehicle on a solid level surface such as a garage floor to
insure safe installation.
STEP 2
Place wheel blocks or wedges in front of and behind both front
wheels to prevent movement in either direction.
STEP 3
Carefully place jack under rear differential housing. Be careful
not to damage seal or companion flange shield with jack.
STEP 4
Lift rear of car up with floor jack and place automotive approved
support stands under frame in front of rear wheels far enough
forward that traction bar installation will not be interrupted and
the wheels do not touch the ground. Lower floor jack to set
vehicle on support stands.
STEP 5
Inspect spring plate area for possible interference from
emergency brake cables and brackets. These might have to
be relocated.
STEP 6
Temporarily place traction bar under spring as shown. Adjust
bar so there is adequate clearance and no interference from
any suspension component (U-bolts, shock mounts, etc.). Try
to locate one of the snubber holes just behind forward spring
mounting eye.
STEP 7
Loosely attach front and rear clamps with fasteners provided in
hardware kit (Figure 2).
STEP 8
Measure distance between snubber hole and bottom of spring to
determine snubber height. Trim the snubber to size carefully.
NOTE: We recommend an 1/8” air gap as a good starting point. The gap can
be adjusted to suit your driving requirements.
STEP 9
Remove front clamp and securely install snubber. Reinstall and
tighten front and rear clamps to 45 to 50 ft. lbs. At this time
repeat steps 5 thru 9 to install the opposite side.
STEP 10
With proper traction bar snubber clearance and all bolts
tightened securely, raise vehicle, remove support stands, and
lower vehicle to the ground. This completes the installation.
STEP 11
There should be no space between above the leaf to the U bolts.
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.
IMPORTANT! ON SOME MODELS SHIMS MAY BE NECESSARY
TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY CLEARANCE AROUND THE SPRING
PLATE, OR TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE HORIZONTAL ATTITUDE.
(USE LAKEWOOD SHIM KIT PART NUMBER 20504)
CAUTION: WHEN PROPERLY INSTALLED, THE TRACTION BARS’
SNUBBER END MUST ANGLE UP OR BE PARALLEL WITH CHASSIS.
DO NOT OPERATE VEHICLE WITH SNUBBER END DOWN.
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10601 MEMPHIS AVE #12, CLEVELAND, OH 44144
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FORM 9744064
07/11