LS_5
Dec 14th, 05, 9:29 PM
Whose rear bar are you using on your set-up? Do you like it - appearance? performance?
I've only considered Global West and Hotchkis. Any other rear bars you'd recommend with a fully modernized, tubular GW suspension on a '70?
Thanks.
Andy
surfingreg
Dec 14th, 05, 11:22 PM
I have a complete Hotchkis setup on my 68...I like how it handles as well as how it looks...
Derek69SS
Dec 14th, 05, 11:24 PM
I have a stock GM F41 bar on my car now, but after the new springs, I won't need a rear bar.
LS_5
Dec 15th, 05, 5:46 PM
Thanks for the replies. I'm leaning toward the Hotchkis rear bar, but I'm interested in what else might be out there that guys have had success with on upgraded suspension applications. I don't think my springs are going to get it done alone.
Who else makes good performance bars that look good?
Thanks again.
Andy
ssonb
Dec 15th, 05, 8:55 PM
hey guys i installed a complete suspenion setup from PST you know shocks springs polygraphite bushings sway bars disc brakes ball joints ect. ect...........on my 72 with master power brakes rear 11/2 in drum and this chevelle stops like it has abs and the handling is rock solid. excuse me addco front and rear bars
Rich-L79
Dec 20th, 05, 6:45 PM
I used a no-name bar from OPGI and it appears to be very well made. I can't comment on the performance as the car isn't on the road yet, but a similar sized bar (Addco) on my coupe does very well with a relatively soft (stock) springs.
I'd rather have a bar that is shaped more like a stock bar which is mostly straight but with a slight bend right under the differential, but this bar is not made that way. However, the price was very reasonable and it fit like a glove. You can see photos of the bar on my wagon web site, just visit the Chassis section.