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el-camino 02-13-2008 12:23 AM

no probs with the exhaust routing, i will post today a newer pic;)

Steve1968LS2 02-17-2008 11:58 AM

I'm considering a g-bar for the back of my new 68.. it's a good lower cost alternative to having leaf springs, which I've never been that fond of.

How much does the g-Bar kit weigh? Woud be nice to know how much lighter it is compared to leaf springs.

ProdigyCustoms 02-17-2008 01:34 PM

Steve, I have the exact weight on a set of Hotchkis springs here at 91LBS, I do not have the exact weight on a G bar handy, but if memory serves it is 65 to 70 LBS. So a bit lighter.

Gandalf 02-17-2008 03:09 PM

The UPS label on my G-Bar package reads 92lb if that helps.

G.

ProdigyCustoms 02-17-2008 03:19 PM

LOL, I just found a box from vegas 69s G bar and was coming in to correct my post. Mine is 88 LBS. So I guess it is about the same. There still shocks to add to a leaf set up, shakles, etc. But it is probably 10 LBS difference if that.

Bowtieracing 02-18-2008 07:36 AM

Frank one more question..

How low can you go with G-bar ??? I have been surfing PT site for long time and i saw someone posting at with G-bar 2" is about max you can lower from stock ?? Is this tru or does it has something to do with proper / good working height of the coil over shock ??

I Have 3" inch drop leafts and want at least that, maybe some more??

6D9 02-20-2008 03:35 PM

Great post! I had a question as well. Is the G bar capable of fun drag strip launchs?? Nothing crazy something like a mid 11 second passes and mid 1.5 60 foots??? I would hate to rip off one of the links and trash my body....

PSV 02-20-2008 03:49 PM

currie
 
Hi Frank,
I sent you an email with the info on the currie aluminum rear. Can I use the g-bar?

ProdigyCustoms 02-20-2008 03:58 PM

As for 1.50 launches, I see no problem. A and g bodies are triangle 4 link and leave like crazy. I cannot imaginge why these would not be able to hendle the power?

As for you Currie rear PSV, yes the upper brackets will fit, but we cannot jig that particular rear to pre weld them for you. So you will have to weld your own brakcets on.

PSV 02-20-2008 05:21 PM

Bummer! No one I trust in my area to weld on it. Oh well, thanks for looking into it for me.


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