Ladder bars home made or aftermarket??

[mockingbird812]

Originally Posted by Bernhard

Thanks for the reply Sam
The ones in the ebay add have rubber bushings at both ends, do you know if anyone made a version like that?
Your car is Top Shelf !

Thanks. I have not seen rubber at both ends - kind of defeats the purpose. But I suppose Lakewood could have made that kind of version for posers desiring a cool look but mushy ride!

[mockingbird812]

Originally Posted by chevyandpontiac

Hey Sam it was great meeting you this weekend. You car is incredible in real life, and thanks for the tip on the tow tabs.
If you where to sell these what would you do for traction bars next? or do we wait to be surprised?
Dan

Hey Dan - very nice to meet you too. I haven’t given your question much thot. As per our discussion on modifications to our cars, with my car (and I think your car too) I would not be a fan of drilling the frame for ladder bars or the resultant log-truck-ride and potential for damage to undercarriage. Not sure what other options there would be. I’ll get back to you - maybe a solid (4-sided) lower cntrl arm painted some Hi-Po color??????

[mockingbird812]

Originally Posted by BACKN 68

We have a set of these installed on my sons ‘74 Pontiac - have the “look” of running ladder bars, without any of the “issues”. Pretty neat.

‘68 Malibu ZZ502/502 T400 w/GV

Yep, that is my take on these cool “mini ladder bars”. I think they were probably deemed unsafe at some point in regards to if you had a flat tire in the rear you may be riding on the traction bar (dependent on wheel diameter) as it sticks pretty far down and it would create a skidding effect!!!! So, keep that in mind wrt your son’s car.