FORM 97144062 07/11
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Competition Bolt-on Ladder Bars - Part No. 20462
1970 – 81 Chevrolet Camaro/Pontiac Firebird
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.
STEP 1
Jack up rear of vehicle, place jackstands under the axle and let
all weight down on the jackstands.
STEP 2
If the car is equipped with a stabilizer bar, it must be removed
at this point.
STEP 3
Remove two of the four spring perch T-bolt nuts (A) toward the
inside of the car (See Illustration)
STEP 4
Carefully pry brake line with a large screwdriver to clear U-bolt.
Position traction bar in place and attach U-bolt using nuts and
lockwashers supplied. Snug T-bolts up then tighten U-bolt
nuts. Tighten these four nuts securely.
STEP 5
Insert rubber brushings into front of traction bar.
STEP 6
Position front pivot bracket as shown. Carefully align bolts with
flatwashers (D) and (E) supplied. Be very careful not to cross
thread the factory nuts that are captured in the frame. If the car
is using stock suspension, the upper hole (B) must be used.
If the car is raised at axle 1 ½ to 2”, the lower holes must be
used. If the car is raised higher, new extended brackets must be
fabricated. If the car stock height or lower, it may be necessary
to trim the bracket as shown (dotted line) for ground clearance.
STEP 9
Be sure all bolts and nuts are tightened properly. This
completes the installation of one side. Install the opposite side
exactly the same.
STEP 10
After driving the car for approximately 100 miles, check all
bolts and nuts. Retighten if necessary.
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.
REAR
A
STEP 7
Align front traction bar holes with frame bracket holes and
insert ½” bolt with self locking nut supplied. This bolt and
nut should be tightened to pull the side plates in to crush the
rubber bushings slightly.
STEP 8
Two 3/8” holes (F) must be drilled in the floor pan as shown. The
rear seat cushion must be removed and the holes drilled from the
bottom through the front mounting bracket holes. After drilling
holes insert bolts supplied through bracket, floor pan, and back
up plate. Attach lockwashers and nuts. Tighten securely and seal
floor holes with Mr. Gasket silicone #4325 or equivalent.
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10601 MEMPHIS AVE #12, CLEVELAND, OH 44144
216.688.8300 FAX 216.688.8306
FRONT
E
D
B
C
F
EMERGENCY
CABLE
FORM 97144062
07/11
1LAKEWOOD www.lakewood-industries.com
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