[Dustinyork]

man the ladder bars on my 69 make the launch hard but it rides like complete S^%$ even with 3 way adjustable shocks i cant win , will boxing the control arms make it launch hard with out shaking my teeth out of my face on the way home or will i be sacraficing launch?

 

[Doug Garland]

Exactly why I don't like ladder bars. Had 2 cars with them, and had the same results. You can add boxed lowers with new bushings, rear air bags,and/or new rear springs and have a much better ride quality, and probably as good or better launch characteristics. I do love the look of ladder bars under a car though, especially if it sits up high.

 

[Dustinyork]

yah they look great from the back

 

['69Larry]

Ladderbars work. They're definitely harsh, too, but they'll stop any kind of wheeelhop you had. Replacing bushings and and control arms doesn't make up for the fact that the A-body rear suspension creates tons of wheelhop on launch....it's a poor design for drag racing. By far the best bang for the buck would be something like Lakewood No-Hop bars--something similar is also made by Edelbrock. These raise the upper control arm mounting points which eliminates wheelhop, and gives a stock smooth ride.