The addition of the g-Bar system and it's many configurations has allowed us to narrow the recommended performance envelope of the pushrod coil-over suspension to predominately track handling use, for which is was originally designed. The pushrod coil-over still offers the best housing control and handling performance, but the g-Bar system's scalability and additional suspension travel make it a much better choice for a vehicle seeing regular street use.
Just to put the "performance per dollar" scope into perspective...
The pushrod system is priced at $4989 and includes everything pictured (with double-adjustable shocks), except the bolt-on driveshaft loop.
The g-Bar system starts at $1739 for whats in the picture (single-adjustable shocks). You use your existing leafspring housing, and subframe connectors are not included.
A fully optioned g-Bar system with billet pivot-ball arms, FAB9 housing, double-adjustable shocks, housing mounted anti-roll bar, and subframe connectors comes in at about $4500.
i have to add that everytime i see a pic of the G-Bar system and think about stuffing one under the 69 cougar i start salivating like a rabid dog....is that a bad thing?
I am going to put one under my 69 Cougar as well. We used my car to test-fit the g-bar, and found that on 69-70 Cougars it will take a little cutting of the trunk floor. The plan is to have a template and a "patch" panel (for lack of a better word), that will come with the Cougar g-bars.
By the way, my name is Tim, I'm new here, and I am in the office right next to Lino.
oh, how much cutting is needed? do you have any pics of the surgery? not real thrilled about the prospect of having to cut on this car since it is a rust free original survivor, it needs paint and a lot of detailing but that's about it. if it's a really small section that need to be cut i might be able to live with that but if it's too big i may have to pass on the G-bar.
got any pics of your cougar? i don't have any of mine right now since it's not totally mine yet and is still sitting in my buddies garage.
Would running the G-bar system give you any more room for wider tires, compared to a leaf spring set up?
If so, is it a big difference?
It appears that you will have to cut a rectangular hole in the upward-sloping area between the fuel tank and the area where the shocks mount. I do not have pictures of that surgery yet, we don't have the patch panel built at this time. It will not be very large or very involved, and we will have a panel to weld back in, you really won't be able to tell it was done. I imagine you will be able to put the trunk mat back in, and nobody will be the wiser.
I don't have a picture that is small enough to post, I will try to find one.
Would running the G-bar system give you any more room for wider tires, compared to a leaf spring set up?
Would running the G-bar system give you any more room for wider tires, compared to a leaf spring set up?
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Copied from post #31 of this thread:
"...we are still working off the factory front leaf-spring mounts, so the arms are positioned 43" apart on center. This nets you about a 1/2" clearance since the lower arms are 1-1/2" OD compared to the 2-1/2" wide leaf springs. You're still looking at mini-tubs before the lower arm becomes a clearance issue."
Wow, didn't even see that when reading before... Guess i better open my eyes. Thanks Psyd...
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