Stocker wheelie bar-single bolt-on style for 12 bolt

MKopp5787 · 07-13-2010, 09:01 PM

Ken Keir by far has the best single wheelie bar out in the market today. Put them on my car this year and my car has yet to spin the tires. That hasn't been the story over the last 2-3 years. They're a little spendy but they're worth every penny. Just give him a call and you'll be sold.

Grant Eldridge · 07-13-2010, 09:12 PM

Joe, thanks for the info! I took a look at the Henderson setup at http://hendersonfamilyracing.weebly....eelie-bar.html

But, my question is are they allowed in stock? A local racer told me that, as of June, the wheelie bars could not also attach to the frame. Now, there have been cars running bars that way that apparently work well. I just didn't want to build/buy something that was not going to pass tech. Maybe someone can tell me the latest facts on that?

Grant Eldridge · 07-13-2010, 09:25 PM

Thanks on the Keir bars, found them at http://kenkeirracecars.com/

The setup I saw on Doug Lambeck's Camaro was similar, but without the "mid-plate". The brackets bolted on behind the cover with longer bolts. This really looks great, but any idea how much $$$?

MKopp5787 · 07-13-2010, 09:39 PM

Grant check your messages.

Jeff Lee · 07-13-2010, 10:31 PM

I like the idea. I sent both links to my chassis guy.

I used to run the AJE wheelie bar in Stock (the "erector set"). They worked great and it wasn't an issue with NHRA at the time. That's too bad because they really worked well.

Ed Wright · 07-14-2010, 10:03 AM

Does Ken Keir make them for later models without leaf springs? All I saw on his site were on a leaf spring car. Don't think my panhard bar would clear that setup. I pretty much have "stocker" suspension under mine.

Thanks, Ed

smracer2002 · 07-14-2010, 02:36 PM

Talked to Mr Keir just a few minutes ago.
He is a very nice man and took time to talk
to me about the single wheel setup.
He said he builds them pretty much on an as
ordered basis and in addition to the 12 bolts,
he just got in the mounting plates for the 8.8 ford
as well.
They are cm tube and come with an aluminum
wheel not the orange wheel picured.

Ed, I talked to him about my oddball car and he
said it would work on it.It doesnt have leafs or a
panhard bar.Give him a call,I dont think he would mind.
C.

07-13-2010, 09:01 PM	#1
MKopp5787 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 95 Likes: 0 Liked 7 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Stocker wheelie bar-single bolt-on style for 12 bolt Ken Keir by far has the best single wheelie bar out in the market today. Put them on my car this year and my car has yet to spin the tires. That hasn't been the story over the last 2-3 years. They're a little spendy but they're worth every penny. Just give him a call and you'll be sold.

07-13-2010, 09:12 PM	#2
Grant Eldridge Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 124 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Stocker wheelie bar-single bolt-on style for 12 bolt Joe, thanks for the info! I took a look at the Henderson setup at http://hendersonfamilyracing.weebly....eelie-bar.html But, my question is are they allowed in stock? A local racer told me that, as of June, the wheelie bars could not also attach to the frame. Now, there have been cars running bars that way that apparently work well. I just didn't want to build/buy something that was not going to pass tech. Maybe someone can tell me the latest facts on that?

07-13-2010, 09:25 PM	#3
Grant Eldridge Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 124 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Stocker wheelie bar-single bolt-on style for 12 bolt Thanks on the Keir bars, found them at http://kenkeirracecars.com/ The setup I saw on Doug Lambeck's Camaro was similar, but without the "mid-plate". The brackets bolted on behind the cover with longer bolts. This really looks great, but any idea how much $$$?

07-13-2010, 09:39 PM	#4
MKopp5787 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 95 Likes: 0 Liked 7 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Stocker wheelie bar-single bolt-on style for 12 bolt Grant check your messages.

07-13-2010, 10:31 PM	#5
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Stocker wheelie bar-single bolt-on style for 12 bolt I like the idea. I sent both links to my chassis guy. I used to run the AJE wheelie bar in Stock (the "erector set"). They worked great and it wasn't an issue with NHRA at the time. That's too bad because they really worked well. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

07-14-2010, 10:03 AM	#6
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Stocker wheelie bar-single bolt-on style for 12 bolt Does Ken Keir make them for later models without leaf springs? All I saw on his site were on a leaf spring car. Don't think my panhard bar would clear that setup. I pretty much have "stocker" suspension under mine. Thanks, Ed __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA Last edited by Ed Wright; 07-14-2010 at 10:03 AM. Reason: Can't spell

07-14-2010, 02:36 PM	#7
smracer2002 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: So Tx. USA Posts: 92 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Stocker wheelie bar-single bolt-on style for 12 bolt Talked to Mr Keir just a few minutes ago. He is a very nice man and took time to talk to me about the single wheel setup. He said he builds them pretty much on an as ordered basis and in addition to the 12 bolts, he just got in the mounting plates for the 8.8 ford as well. They are cm tube and come with an aluminum wheel not the orange wheel picured. Ed, I talked to him about my oddball car and he said it would work on it.It doesnt have leafs or a panhard bar.Give him a call,I dont think he would mind. C. __________________ First On Race Day Last edited by smracer2002; 07-14-2010 at 02:38 PM.