How do I fix torque steer caused by Lakewood traction bars?

Make sure both tire pressures are equal; if the vehicle torque steers right under acceleration, decrease the snubber gap on the right side bar; if it steers left, decrease the gap on the left side bar.

What are the replacement part numbers for Lakewood traction bar snubbers?

Urethane Snubbers (2/set) are part #20700 and Rubber Snubbers (2/set) are part #20530.

How does the snubber clearance gap affect ride quality?

Increasing the snubber clearance gap gives a softer ride; decreasing it gives a firm competition ride.

How do I contact Lakewood technical service?

Lakewood Industries, 10601 Memphis Ave. #12, Cleveland, Ohio 44144; Phone 216-688-8300 ext. 500, 8:30 A.M.-12:00 P.M. and 1:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M. EST; www.mrgasket.com.

Where does the snubber mount according to the installation photos?

The snubber is located under the front spring eye, with the rear bracket and mounting clamp on top of the spring, and the bar positioned for clearance around brake lines and the parking brake cable.

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Lakewood Traction Bar Instructions - Snubber Adjustment & Replacement Parts

Lakewood traction bars adjustment, technical service and replacement parts page with install photos

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Lakewood #21715 traction-bar instructions page 2: torque-steer correction by adjusting snubber gap, replacement urethane/rubber snubbers, Lakewood Industries technical-service contact, and photos of rear bracket and snubber location.

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This document is a page from a Lakewood Industries traction bar instruction sheet (P/N 97144059), apparently the continuation of a multi-page install guide. It explains how to tune the snubber clearance gap: increasing the gap softens the ride, decreasing it firms it up for competition, and adjusting individual side gaps corrects torque steer caused by the traction bars. A three-step troubleshooting list addresses unequal traction: equalize tire pressures, decrease the right-side bar gap if the vehicle pulls right under acceleration, and decrease the left-side gap if it pulls left. A replacement parts list gives Urethane Snubbers (2/set) as part #20700 and Rubber Snubbers (2/set) as part #20530. The Technical Service section provides Lakewood Industries' contact information (10601 Memphis Ave. #12, Cleveland, Ohio 44144; phone 216-688-8300 ext. 500; www.mrgasket.com) and business hours. Three black-and-white installation photos show: the rear bracket with mounting clamp on top of the leaf spring, positioning the bar for clearance around brake lines and the parking brake cable, and locating the snubber under the front spring eye. Readers learn how to adjust and troubleshoot Lakewood traction bars and where to obtain replacement snubbers and technical support.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I fix torque steer caused by Lakewood traction bars?: Make sure both tire pressures are equal; if the vehicle torque steers right under acceleration, decrease the snubber gap on the right side bar; if it steers left, decrease the gap on the left side bar.
What are the replacement part numbers for Lakewood traction bar snubbers?: Urethane Snubbers (2/set) are part #20700 and Rubber Snubbers (2/set) are part #20530.
How does the snubber clearance gap affect ride quality?: Increasing the snubber clearance gap gives a softer ride; decreasing it gives a firm competition ride.
How do I contact Lakewood technical service?: Lakewood Industries, 10601 Memphis Ave. #12, Cleveland, Ohio 44144; Phone 216-688-8300 ext. 500, 8:30 A.M.-12:00 P.M. and 1:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M. EST; www.mrgasket.com.
Where does the snubber mount according to the installation photos?: The snubber is located under the front spring eye, with the rear bracket and mounting clamp on top of the spring, and the bar positioned for clearance around brake lines and the parking brake cable.