Single wheelie bar - Page 2

Dragsinger · 05-29-2009, 06:29 PM

it "may" be that the spring is captured on each end so that the spring is stretched or expanded as the lower bar increases in length. Looks to me like the upper bars would swing up and the lower bar has a telescoping section that stretches the spring. More details would be a good thing. I also would like to know the builder.

Doug Estabrook · 05-29-2009, 07:10 PM

Here is the car it's installed on. So, if I understand, the only advantage to the single bar is in case of breakage?

Doug

JOE FIANO STK1267 · 11-13-2009, 01:03 PM

where can i order one of these wheelie bars? that is pictured on the nova tied into rear end call me 585-507-0825 joe fiano

Dave Ficacci · 11-13-2009, 01:37 PM

Ken Keir Race Cars Components. 7605 Ginger Ln Owings, MD 20736-3104 301-855-4988

Signman · 11-13-2009, 05:00 PM

Have seen the car and the wheelie bar. It is an aluminum plate that uses cover mounting studs. It is sandwiched between the housing and cover presumably with longer studs. No additional mounting or attachment. Very cool.

larrylomascolo · 11-13-2009, 08:04 PM

Troy Henderson a/s also has built a single wheelie bar as mentioned in a previous post here.

Ed Wright · 11-13-2009, 08:17 PM

I'm seeing more singles all the time. I put a set of regular bars on mine, and about the second time I tested with them it got up on them too hard at Tulsa, and I about took out the tree. I took them back off, until I can figure out how to use them. Been looking hard at going to a single bar. Slate Cummings has a single bar on his LS1 stocker. Looks like a good deal to me.

J Kuchel · 11-13-2009, 09:01 PM

I see them used on small tire stockers mostly but, will they work as well on a big tire car like a super stock or a bracket car?

Jimi B · 11-13-2009, 09:16 PM

With the single wheelie bar, there is less roll resistance. Also, I would imagine that it takes possible unnecessary adjustments out of the equation, making it easier to tune the suspension and probably adding to consistency.

Duane Eiskant II · 11-13-2009, 11:17 PM

The one that Ken Keir makes is probly the neatest set up for a 12 bolt. If i remember right it sandwhiches a plate between the housing and rear cover so when working on the gear its completely out of the way. He was advertising it at the MIR race this fall but cant remember how much it was. Hell of a nice guy to talk to as well. Been building comp cars longer then ive been alive, very good name. Dave F posted his info a page back.

05-29-2009, 06:29 PM	#11
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Single wheelie bar it "may" be that the spring is captured on each end so that the spring is stretched or expanded as the lower bar increases in length. Looks to me like the upper bars would swing up and the lower bar has a telescoping section that stretches the spring. More details would be a good thing. I also would like to know the builder. __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

05-29-2009, 07:10 PM	#12
Doug Estabrook Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Taunton, MA Posts: 26 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Single wheelie bar Here is the car it's installed on. So, if I understand, the only advantage to the single bar is in case of breakage? Doug Attached Thumbnails

11-13-2009, 01:03 PM	#13
JOE FIANO STK1267 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: ROCHESTER NY Posts: 76 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Single wheelie bar where can i order one of these wheelie bars? that is pictured on the nova tied into rear end call me 585-507-0825 joe fiano __________________ JOE FIANO 1267 STK Last edited by JOE FIANO STK1267; 11-13-2009 at 01:05 PM. Reason: wheelie bar on nova

11-13-2009, 01:37 PM	#14
Dave Ficacci Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jersey Posts: 371 Likes: 43 Liked 98 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Single wheelie bar Ken Keir Race Cars Components. 7605 Ginger Ln Owings, MD 20736-3104 301-855-4988 __________________ Dave Ficacci 1013 STK 1170 SS

11-13-2009, 05:00 PM	#15
Signman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lower Slower Delaware Posts: 535 Likes: 22 Liked 269 Times in 99 Posts	Re: Single wheelie bar Have seen the car and the wheelie bar. It is an aluminum plate that uses cover mounting studs. It is sandwiched between the housing and cover presumably with longer studs. No additional mounting or attachment. Very cool. __________________ Frank Ferrucci I/SA 1271 "Be Thankful for the Gifts You are Given"

11-13-2009, 08:04 PM	#16
larrylomascolo Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario,canada Posts: 440 Likes: 70 Liked 66 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Single wheelie bar Troy Henderson a/s also has built a single wheelie bar as mentioned in a previous post here.

11-13-2009, 08:17 PM	#17
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Single wheelie bar I'm seeing more singles all the time. I put a set of regular bars on mine, and about the second time I tested with them it got up on them too hard at Tulsa, and I about took out the tree. I took them back off, until I can figure out how to use them. Been looking hard at going to a single bar. Slate Cummings has a single bar on his LS1 stocker. Looks like a good deal to me. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

11-13-2009, 09:01 PM	#18
J Kuchel Banned Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sterling,Illinois Posts: 111 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Single wheelie bar I see them used on small tire stockers mostly but, will they work as well on a big tire car like a super stock or a bracket car?

11-13-2009, 09:16 PM	#19
Jimi B Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 226 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Single wheelie bar With the single wheelie bar, there is less roll resistance. Also, I would imagine that it takes possible unnecessary adjustments out of the equation, making it easier to tune the suspension and probably adding to consistency.

11-13-2009, 11:17 PM	#20
Duane Eiskant II Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Alexandria, Va Posts: 501 Likes: 261 Liked 57 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Single wheelie bar The one that Ken Keir makes is probly the neatest set up for a 12 bolt. If i remember right it sandwhiches a plate between the housing and rear cover so when working on the gear its completely out of the way. He was advertising it at the MIR race this fall but cant remember how much it was. Hell of a nice guy to talk to as well. Been building comp cars longer then ive been alive, very good name. Dave F posted his info a page back. __________________ Duane Eiskant 1354 Stock/Super Stock

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