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bolt in ladder bars?

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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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bolt in ladder bars?

sort of.
not sure if this is the real deal, or a big hassle.
tabs look small, and ill say the heims look a lil undersized as well. (since no size is mentioned)
http://www.g-forcesuspension.com/pag...og/i.php/81/55
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 06:46 PM
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Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Dana M78 3.27 posi
Re: bolt in ladder bars?

What are the benefits of that over relocation brackets, other than elimating the torque arm?
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 10:21 PM
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Re: bolt in ladder bars?

you could possibly still use the relocation brackets with this kit.
it turns it into a ladder bar setup (4 link) like most race cars run.
drag piece. wouldnt be very corner friendly.
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 09:57 AM
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Re: bolt in ladder bars?

This is actually nothing like a 4-link as the heim jointed links simply allow you to adjust the pinion angle. In a true 4-link the two upper links go to the chassis and allow you to move the IC.

This does turn the rear suspension into a ladder bar setup, a very very bad ladder bar setup. Most ladder bars are over 30" long, these are 18" long. Your IC will move wildly all over the place dependent on ride height. This would make the car very unpredictable and very touchy to ride height changes. This setup offers nothing over the stock setup. It would handle horribly on the street and probably hurt performance on the track.

In reality the stock suspension is great, add some strength, get rid of the compliant bushings and you should be able to get deep into the 9's on it.
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 10:35 AM
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Re: bolt in ladder bars?

Originally Posted by BMmonteSS
This is actually nothing like a 4-link as the heim jointed links simply allow you to adjust the pinion angle. In a true 4-link the two upper links go to the chassis and allow you to move the IC.

This does turn the rear suspension into a ladder bar setup, a very very bad ladder bar setup. Most ladder bars are over 30" long, these are 18" long. Your IC will move wildly all over the place dependent on ride height. This would make the car very unpredictable and very touchy to ride height changes. This setup offers nothing over the stock setup. It would handle horribly on the street and probably hurt performance on the track.

In reality the stock suspension is great, add some strength, get rid of the compliant bushings and you should be able to get deep into the 9's on it.
seems that even a full tank of gas(or empty) would change bite off the line consideribly.

ive looked farther into and i dont see where its benefical.
pete's z bars is another version of this ive found.
ill stick with my spohn stuff.
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