Mallory Ignition 21700 User Manual
LAKEWOOD “TRACTION . . . ACTION” LIFT BARS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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.
ILLUSTRATION #1
TRACTION
BAR
GREASE
FITTING
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
THE MR. GASKET PERFORMANCE GROUP • CLEVELAND • OHIO • WWW.MRGASKET.COM ©2001 REVISION 2
(see illustration #1)
.
STEEL
SLEEVE
URETHANE
BUSHINGS
3. Remove lower shock absorber nut and lock
washer. Compress shock slightly to facilitate
removal of shock stud from axle housing
bracket.
Caution:
Shock absorbers are pressurized with gas,
use care when removing stud from bracket.
Carefully release shock allowing it to
extend all the way out.
4. Remove stabilizer bar from axle housing only
and let hang until new traction bars are
installed.
5. Remove factory lower control arm. DO NOT
discard the front bolts and nuts, they will be
reused.
Note:
If vehicle is equipped with emergency brake
cable bracket mounted to the factory
control arm bracket, let cable and bracket
hang temporarily.
6. Place outer traction bar bracket into position on
the side of existing factory control arm bracket
located on the axle housing (upper part of
bracket will be spaced approximately 1” away
from the factory mounting bracket).
Note:
There are right and left-hand
inner/outer brackets.
Refer to photo # 1 for identification.
Install upper axle housing clamp and align
the clamp bolt holes with the lower bracket.
(See photo # 2)
. Install the 7/16-14 x 1-3/4”
hex head bolts (supplied). Thread on the 7/16-14
self-locking hex nuts and tighten only snug.
Use the supplied flat washers between the bolt
heads/hex nuts and bracket clamp surface.
7. Place inner traction bar bracket into position
on the side of the factory control arm bracket.
Align mounting holes for shock absorber
stud. Re-attach shock absorber stud to mount
hole and fasten with hex nut and lock washer
previously removed. DO NOT tighten securely
at this time
(see photo #3)
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PHOTO #1
PHOTO #3
PHOTO #2
Right Hand Side Left Hand Side
Left Hand Driver’s Side Shown – Front View
Left Hand Driver’s Side Shown – Front View
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