Lakewood lift bars

Sneaky · 08-14-2001, 10:59 AM

Hey, I'm new to the board and drive a 87 GT. Been reading some of the posts and really like this board. My question is, have any of you used or know anyone who is using the Lakewood lift bars? Good, bad? Gains no gains? Pros and cons please.

hippi97 · 08-14-2001, 06:19 PM

I use them and they do work. I wanted to see for my self and pulled them off for a weekend and went to the track. My best time without them was a 1.80 60 foot. with them It has gone a 1.72

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85 mustang coupe with a 88 block,edelbrock 6022 aluminum heads,crane roller rockers,aluminum driveshaft,C-4 trans,3500 stall,3.73 gears,lakewood traction action liftbars with air bag in right rear spring,longtube headers,flowmasters,
weiand stealth intake,600 holley,
best e.t. 1/8 mile 7.98
best mph. 85.84
best 60 foot 1.72...

93CobraR · 08-14-2001, 06:44 PM

I have them, I got them when they first came out for $120 or so and they seem to do ok. They are really cheap, price that is. They are powder coated, and seem to be built really nicely. The only thing that I don't like is that they do lower the car alittle anywhere from .5" to about 1.5" depending on which hole you set them on.

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87 GT, Cobra R's,GT-40 heads,Crane 2031,1.7's, Edelbrock intake, long tubes,BBK cold air, Mass air,pulleys,Pro 5.0, King Cobra,Lakewood Lift Bars,50/50's,subframes, 4.10's.
Best time 12.759
Best MPH 106.79
Best 60' 1.695

Visit my site at:
http://www.geocities.com/cobrar93_2000/MyPage.html

84LX89GT · 08-15-2001, 03:32 AM

I've heard that they put alot of stress on the torque boxes (where the lower control arm mounts to the frame) and can cause rippage if it's weak or if you launch hard. I've heard that you can strengthen them by getting them welded in all the seams holding them on (i heard that they're not welded on very strong). I was considering getting them, but i'm not so sure anymore.

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previous name: 84stangLX
'84 Mustang 5.0 LX
my LX
'89 Mustang GT
my GT

Sneaky · 08-15-2001, 09:52 AM

Thanks, I just bought a pair for a $100 bucks. They were cheap, so I figured why not. Just wanted to know what you thought about them!

08-14-2001, 10:59 AM	#1
Sneaky Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Baytown, Tx. USA Posts: 25	Lakewood lift bars Hey, I'm new to the board and drive a 87 GT. Been reading some of the posts and really like this board. My question is, have any of you used or know anyone who is using the Lakewood lift bars? Good, bad? Gains no gains? Pros and cons please.

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08-14-2001, 06:19 PM	#2
hippi97 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: cohutta georgia Posts: 43	I use them and they do work. I wanted to see for my self and pulled them off for a weekend and went to the track. My best time without them was a 1.80 60 foot. with them It has gone a 1.72 ------------------ 85 mustang coupe with a 88 block,edelbrock 6022 aluminum heads,crane roller rockers,aluminum driveshaft,C-4 trans,3500 stall,3.73 gears,lakewood traction action liftbars with air bag in right rear spring,longtube headers,flowmasters, weiand stealth intake,600 holley, best e.t. 1/8 mile 7.98 best mph. 85.84 best 60 foot 1.72...

08-14-2001, 06:44 PM	#3
93CobraR Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,575	I have them, I got them when they first came out for $120 or so and they seem to do ok. They are really cheap, price that is. They are powder coated, and seem to be built really nicely. The only thing that I don't like is that they do lower the car alittle anywhere from .5" to about 1.5" depending on which hole you set them on. ------------------ 87 GT, Cobra R's,GT-40 heads,Crane 2031,1.7's, Edelbrock intake, long tubes,BBK cold air, Mass air,pulleys,Pro 5.0, King Cobra,Lakewood Lift Bars,50/50's,subframes, 4.10's. Best time 12.759 Best MPH 106.79 Best 60' 1.695 Visit my site at: http://www.geocities.com/cobrar93_2000/MyPage.html

08-15-2001, 03:32 AM	#4
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	I've heard that they put alot of stress on the torque boxes (where the lower control arm mounts to the frame) and can cause rippage if it's weak or if you launch hard. I've heard that you can strengthen them by getting them welded in all the seams holding them on (i heard that they're not welded on very strong). I was considering getting them, but i'm not so sure anymore. ------------------ previous name: 84stangLX '84 Mustang 5.0 LX my LX '89 Mustang GT my GT

08-15-2001, 09:52 AM	#5
Sneaky Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Baytown, Tx. USA Posts: 25	Thanks, I just bought a pair for a $100 bucks. They were cheap, so I figured why not. Just wanted to know what you thought about them!