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06-06-2005, 06:23 PM
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I am currently rebuilding the rear suspension on my 65 lemans. I have read that I should throw away the gas shocks and go with gas....Done. However which is the best option for the rear....Antihop bars or traction bars. Is there a difference in what they do or affect the car? Any suggestions welcomed. Thanks
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06-06-2005, 06:23 PM
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I am currently rebuilding the rear suspension on my 65 lemans. I have read that I should throw away the gas shocks and go with gas....Done. However which is the best option for the rear....Antihop bars or traction bars. Is there a difference in what they do or affect the car? Any suggestions welcomed. Thanks
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06-06-2005, 07:39 PM
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travtion bars or slapper bars are generally used with leaf springs.
i'd look into a set of the no hop units. also on these frames put the 4spd braces into it if not already there. mike
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06-06-2005, 08:09 PM
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4spd braces? Are these frame braces? Thanks
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06-06-2005, 08:14 PM
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The 4 speed braces connect the upper and lower control arm mounts thereby strengthening the upper mounts. They are available in aftermarket or repro of the original factory parts.
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06-06-2005, 08:15 PM
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yes, they run from the side rails to the crossmember behind the rear seat to reduce frame deflection on the stacked headlamp cars.
mike
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06-07-2005, 09:19 AM
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Does anyone have a picture of the 4 speed braces installed?
Thank you Harold |
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06-07-2005, 05:38 PM
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Hi all,
I had really bad wheel hop in my 65 GTO, and from asking a lot of questions on this forum it was in agreement that most of my problem was the control arm bushings. So this past winter I installed new upper and lower arms from BMR fabrication. When I talked to their tech. he highly recomened using the braces, especially on a 4sp. car with increased horsepower. I installed them myself with moderate ease and I do not pretend to be a great mechanic. I did have to make a small dent in one of my mufflers to clear the bolt on one of the braces. (I installed my exaust myself to and one muffler was slightly closer then the other side, you might not have that problem). Installed new shocks and It cured 99% of my wheel hop problem. Now I need to look into better tires for traction. I need to find a good tire that will fit on my 14x6 hurst wheels Dave |
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06-08-2005, 12:01 PM
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I assume you will be doing some drag racing and that is why you posted. Another option is the Hop Stop bars made by Indian Adventures. These are replacement boxed lower control arms that are installed slightly lower to correct your suspension geometry. Several of my club members swear by them and say these cured the traction problem. Other companies make similar arms like Southside Machine.
Alfred
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