Lakewood Safety & Suspension Products
Frequently Asked Questions
What bellhousing do you offer for the Tremec T56 6 speed transmission?
A: Prestolite Performance offers a number of T56 bellhousings in our QuickTime brand.
Can I buy just the bracket kits needed for the traction bars & ladder bar?
A: Not at this time.
What is the part number for the replacement polyurethane traction bar bushings?
A: Lakewood #20538 fits these Lakewood traction bars: #20140, #21700, #21900, #21901, #20150, #20151 and #20152.
NOTE: 2 kits are required to re-bush both traction bars/control arms.
How do I dial in a bellhousing with your Lakewood adjustable dowel pins?
A: INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove clutch assembly from flywheel and install bellhousing on engine block. (It is easier to leave the clutch assembly off the flywheel)
2. Install dial indicator base on the flywheel and adjust plunger to contact the register bore of the housing.
3. Rotate the flywheel and note indicator reading. Misalignment is one-half of the indicator reading. (maximum allowable is .005”)
4. To correct off-center condition, select the offset dowel pin pair that is closest to one-half of the indicator reading. (e.g. if reading is .016”, 1/2R=.008” - use .007” dowels. If reading is .024”, 1/2R=.012” - use .014” dowels)
5. Remove stock dowel pins by driving from back side or pulling with gripper pliers.
6. Clean engine block dowel holes and coat lightly with lubricant.
7. Lubricate dowel pins and install in block. The slot in the dowel pins indicates the direction of maximum offset. They should be installed parallel to one another and in pairs. (both .007” or both .014” and .021”)
8. Install and tighten bellhousing securely. Remount the dial indicator and recheck the register bore runout. (repeat step 3)
9. To make small corrections or adjustments to the alignment, you will need to remove the bellhousing and drive the offset dowels out of the block. Reposition the dowels using the slot as a reference point and re-install. Re-check register bore run-out. Repeat this procedure until the register bore is within limits.
What Lakewood Traction bar kit do I need for my car or truck?
A: Traction bar fitment can be confirmed using our Lakewood catalog.
What is a 90/10 drag shock and what does that ratio number mean?
A: These drag shocks are for race applications only. They supply maximum weight transfer to the rear wheels with quick rise on front end. The numbers represent compression and rebound differentials.
What vehicles does your Lakewood heavy duty clutch fork #15500 work with?
A: It fits most popular GM applications and replaces GM #340278 & #14066235.
Do you sell the Ford clutch fork pivot bracket (2 bolt angle bracket)?
A: This is only available from the dealer at this time.
Will your Lakewood drag shocks fit inside my rear shock coil over kit?
A: No, they are not designed for coil over kits.
What Lakewood bellhousing do you recommend for my vehicle and do I have the right one?
A: Application and fitment can be confirmed with our Technical Department. We will need to know year, make and model of car, engine year and size and what transmission will be used. You may contact our Technical Department at 216-658-6500 Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm EST.