Superstock Wheelie Bars???

Jim Storms · 11-29-2011, 08:04 PM

Need some Tech support? Need to put some wheelie bars on our Challenger. curious on what type works the best? Leafspring or tubular. looking for as much adjustment i can get. it seems that most chassis cars have tubular and standard SS cars have Leafspring. just want to buy the correct ones.

Philip Saran · 11-29-2011, 08:34 PM

Jim,

Why not contact John Calvert and see about his single wheel wheely bar?

Or at least see what he might suggest?

Jim Storms · 11-29-2011, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Philip Saran

Jim,

Why not contact John Calvert and see about his single wheel wheely bar?

Or at least see what he might suggest?

Ive looked at that type. just not sure yet.

bdixon · 11-29-2011, 08:52 PM

jim how is your gt duster project going give me a call bryan 605-999-9220

Jim Storms · 11-29-2011, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bdixon

jim how is your gt duster project going give me a call bryan 605-999-9220

Just need my headers from Mark, car will be ready here pretty quick.

Jeff Lee · 11-30-2011, 01:09 AM

This is for your Stocker Challenger? If you are running a leaf spring suspension, then you do not want to run a solid wheelie bar. I tried real hard to make it work and was unsuccessful. Many launches to the wall or centerline. Then I used the AJE wheelie bars and loved them. But then they were deemed illegal for Stock.
I believe the old tried and true leaf spring wheelie bar as offered by Competition Engineering and others is the cheapest, easiest way out.
I've looked at the Ken Kier single wheelie bar that is Stock legal and like the concept. But I'm not sure he has one for a pumpkin style rear end like you have. I doubt it but call him and ask.
I looked at the Calvert wheelie bar today for the first time. I like it. If I were in Stock, I'd buy it. Reason is it takes the same concepts as the AJE wheelie bars (using a rocker for leverage) but in a way that is legal. The AJE required brackets welded to either the rear frame or a crossmember for uprights between the bars and the frame. Come to think of it...as I'm writing this I'm thinking that if the hardware was bolted on then it would be legal. Hmmmm,,,

Grant Eldridge · 11-30-2011, 01:27 AM

Jeff,
I have the Calvert bar on my 1967 E/SA Camaro. I built a re-inforced pad below the trunk floor to contact the upper wheel, and just adjusted the bar up so the upper wheel touched the pad. After my record run, our Div. tech director informed me that no part of the device can contact the chassis when it is "at rest". He made me cut the support springs down at the track to lower the bar, and actually checked it before my backup run to make sure the upper wheel was not in contact. Just a heads up before you re-work your AJE bars. He didn't like the bar, thought it might be changed in the rules for 2012. I think it's great, and a safety item in my opinion, I'm too old for them wild wheelies...lol
Grant Eldridge
E/SA 6650

11-29-2011, 08:04 PM	#1
Jim Storms Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Renton, Washington Posts: 320 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Superstock Wheelie Bars??? Need some Tech support? Need to put some wheelie bars on our Challenger. curious on what type works the best? Leafspring or tubular. looking for as much adjustment i can get. it seems that most chassis cars have tubular and standard SS cars have Leafspring. just want to buy the correct ones.

11-29-2011, 08:34 PM	#2
Philip Saran Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Parker, CO. Posts: 728 Likes: 163 Liked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Superstock Wheelie Bars??? Jim, Why not contact John Calvert and see about his single wheel wheely bar? Or at least see what he might suggest? __________________ Phil Saran Parker, Colorado

11-29-2011, 08:52 PM	#4
bdixon Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: mitchell sd Posts: 289 Likes: 4 Liked 15 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Superstock Wheelie Bars??? jim how is your gt duster project going give me a call bryan 605-999-9220

11-30-2011, 01:09 AM	#6
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Superstock Wheelie Bars??? This is for your Stocker Challenger? If you are running a leaf spring suspension, then you do not want to run a solid wheelie bar. I tried real hard to make it work and was unsuccessful. Many launches to the wall or centerline. Then I used the AJE wheelie bars and loved them. But then they were deemed illegal for Stock. I believe the old tried and true leaf spring wheelie bar as offered by Competition Engineering and others is the cheapest, easiest way out. I've looked at the Ken Kier single wheelie bar that is Stock legal and like the concept. But I'm not sure he has one for a pumpkin style rear end like you have. I doubt it but call him and ask. I looked at the Calvert wheelie bar today for the first time. I like it. If I were in Stock, I'd buy it. Reason is it takes the same concepts as the AJE wheelie bars (using a rocker for leverage) but in a way that is legal. The AJE required brackets welded to either the rear frame or a crossmember for uprights between the bars and the frame. Come to think of it...as I'm writing this I'm thinking that if the hardware was bolted on then it would be legal. Hmmmm,,, __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

11-30-2011, 01:27 AM	#7
Grant Eldridge Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 124 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Superstock Wheelie Bars??? Jeff, I have the Calvert bar on my 1967 E/SA Camaro. I built a re-inforced pad below the trunk floor to contact the upper wheel, and just adjusted the bar up so the upper wheel touched the pad. After my record run, our Div. tech director informed me that no part of the device can contact the chassis when it is "at rest". He made me cut the support springs down at the track to lower the bar, and actually checked it before my backup run to make sure the upper wheel was not in contact. Just a heads up before you re-work your AJE bars. He didn't like the bar, thought it might be changed in the rules for 2012. I think it's great, and a safety item in my opinion, I'm too old for them wild wheelies...lol Grant Eldridge E/SA 6650