traction bars have NO effect on a k-link suspension... they work on a leaf spring to limit spring wrap... if you want to increase weight transfer or traction on a g-body you have to move the IC rearwards, either by installing brackets to raise the mounting point of the rear upper controll arm, which is great for drag racing.. but the rear roll center height will also increase, making for worse cornering and increased bodyroll.... or you can weld in some SPC lower mount relocators on the rear.. lowering the rear lower controllarm mount, accomplishing the same, without moving the RRCH
stiffer bushings or even better jonny-joints really help both ride, handling and launch (just keep the rubber ones in the rearend, polyurethane increase binding and squeak...)
boxing the controll arms, or replacing with aftermarket is a good move... but boxing them and replacing bushings with either high durometer rubber or johnnyjoints is a good move...
the front end can be upgraded cheaply too.... but i wont tuen this into a novel...
so wellcome, great to see a g-body here.. and for gods sake, loose the slapper bars before some one sees them... they serve NO purpose, and anyone who knows their suspension stuff will just giggle and point
cool car though, post more pics
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