Thread: Can wheelie bars be attached to the frame AND axle?

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FYI guys, the wheelie bars are only for the once or twice a year the coupe will be taken down the strip (It may never even hit the 1/4 mile, we might just do one of them dynomometer 1/4 mile passes)

you should not attach the wheelie bars to the frame and also the rear end at the same time, your frame is solid and the rear is floating, when the suspension compresses from hitting a bump or a hard launch the bars will drop at the same speed the shocks are working, and they will smack the ground like a hammer. and also when it smacks the ground the bar will then change its direction and push forward to the front of the car putting unwanted forward presure on the rear end and suspension, these little cars with big slicks are squirley enough at speed without having to deal with a faulty suspension issue. you will either have to extend your shock mount up or down and mount your points to the rear end as pictured. and if those zoomies i see are connected to a motor that warrants the use of them, you will need these bars installed correct. thats my 2 cents for the night. by the way i really like that hot rod, could i see a side shot of it, please!

Originally Posted by mooneye777

you should not attach the wheelie bars to the frame and also the rear end at the same time, your frame is solid and the rear is floating, when the suspension compresses from hitting a bump or a hard launch the bars will drop at the same speed the shocks are working, and they will smack the ground like a hammer. and also when it smacks the ground the bar will then change its direction and push forward to the front of the car putting unwanted forward presure on the rear end and suspension, these little cars with big slicks are squirley enough at speed without having to deal with a faulty suspension issue. you will either have to extend your shock mount up or down and mount your points to the rear end as pictured. and if those zoomies i see are connected to a motor that warrants the use of them, you will need these bars installed correct. thats my 2 cents for the night. by the way i really like that hot rod, could i see a side shot of it, please!

Thanks for the tips, we'll modify the bars to fit properly... I guess it only takes one mistake (like faulty wheelie bar hookup) to end your cars (or your own) life.
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Peiceofpaper, that's a very cool ride. You'll be happier with the rear end only mount. Even if you don't plan to use them it will look more authentic and by the looks of the side shot, you might find yourself usin' 'em more than you think. That's gonna' be a wild lookin' hot rod.