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Old 09-17-2019, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by 68lemans462 View Post
I drive my car to the dragstrip which is less than 10 miles from my house. Earlier this year I took the driveshaft off and the car seems to launch better. I do not, however, like driving the car without the bar installed. Is there a way I can unbolt one/both ends at the strip and leave the bar in? What's the best way to do this, or is this a no-no?
Old school trick is to leave the bar in place, but shim the U strap attachments at the frame so that they are loose.

That way the bar is free to swing as the front end lifts, with no binding as a result of the clamps, but still functions as a bar if body roll is introduced.

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