south side lift bars

avbcon12 · 04-15-2002, 05:04 PM

what do you guys think of them??

do they work well for a street driven mustang?

thanks,
adam

93 Cobra needs input · 04-15-2002, 10:25 PM

I have used the southside machine lift bars on the street and you get a very harsh ride. You transmite a lot of driveline vibration to the car there are no rubber bushings like other models. They get an A+ for helping in the traction department even on street tires they help a ton! I just use them at the track. I love the way they help on the street but not worth the noise or stiffness, Just my two cents.

stanger8172 · 04-16-2002, 11:02 AM

What do you have to do to install them?

Do you substitute the lower control arms for them or do they bolt on over them?

USMC302 · 04-16-2002, 11:52 AM

They replace the lower control arms. You will need to drill holes in the control arm barckets that are welded to the axle. You will need a magnetic angle finder to measure the pinion angle of the axle and driveshaft. Make sure you have all parts (spacers) from whoever you order them from before you start the job. I had everything off and the lift bars half way on when I realized they didn't send me any spacers. The liftbars didn't help me that much, I have drag radials on too and I still have problems hooking on street. There are many pros that use them though, so I will stick with them and keep tuning. Good luck.

stanger8172 · 04-16-2002, 05:31 PM

k, thanx

I am just trying to find the best way to better my 2.4 60' time

,lol

04-15-2002, 05:04 PM	#1
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04-15-2002, 10:25 PM	#2
93 Cobra needs input Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Madelia,MN USA Posts: 58	I have used the southside machine lift bars on the street and you get a very harsh ride. You transmite a lot of driveline vibration to the car there are no rubber bushings like other models. They get an A+ for helping in the traction department even on street tires they help a ton! I just use them at the track. I love the way they help on the street but not worth the noise or stiffness, Just my two cents. __________________ 331 stroker, JE 8.5:1 pistons, H-beam rods, steel crank, main cap, msd with 3step, BBK ceramic long tubes,TKO, 4.30's, motorsport Z303, Victor Jr aluminum heads, crane gold 1.6, southside lift bars, 90/10 front, 50/50 rear, centerforce dual friction clutch, Vortech S-trim soon.

04-16-2002, 11:02 AM	#3
stanger8172 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Milwaukee,Wisconsin Posts: 380	What do you have to do to install them? Do you substitute the lower control arms for them or do they bolt on over them? __________________ '91 LX convertible , T-5, Centerforce Dual Friction, MSD Blaster Coil, FR 9MM wires, 13* timing, 1.6rr, ported/polished/milled stock heads, 1.94/1.60 stainless valves, March Performance Pulleys, K&N panel, 1"spacer, BBK shorties, 2 1/2" off road H, Summit 2 1/2" catback

04-16-2002, 11:52 AM	#4
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 1,326	They replace the lower control arms. You will need to drill holes in the control arm barckets that are welded to the axle. You will need a magnetic angle finder to measure the pinion angle of the axle and driveshaft. Make sure you have all parts (spacers) from whoever you order them from before you start the job. I had everything off and the lift bars half way on when I realized they didn't send me any spacers. The liftbars didn't help me that much, I have drag radials on too and I still have problems hooking on street. There are many pros that use them though, so I will stick with them and keep tuning. Good luck. __________________

04-16-2002, 05:31 PM	#5
stanger8172 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Milwaukee,Wisconsin Posts: 380	k, thanx I am just trying to find the best way to better my 2.4 60' time,lol __________________ '91 LX convertible , T-5, Centerforce Dual Friction, MSD Blaster Coil, FR 9MM wires, 13* timing, 1.6rr, ported/polished/milled stock heads, 1.94/1.60 stainless valves, March Performance Pulleys, K&N panel, 1"spacer, BBK shorties, 2 1/2" off road H, Summit 2 1/2" catback

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