G-bar vs Leafs , please take part :)

[el-camino]

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

[Steve1968LS2]

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]

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]

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

G.

[ProdigyCustoms]

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]

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]

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....