J-bar

[el paso mod 19]

Why do most mount their j-bar 1 1/2 inch above pinion? What does it change as far as handling? Mine is mounted even with pinion just like on a 9 inch. If you mount it above pinion and set frame mount at a height that will give you the same split as before on the 9 inch, say 5 inches, does my droop stay the same. I don't want to over-rotate the birdcages. Thanks

[Confused?]

The higher the j-bar, the looser the car and less body roll.

The pinion on a quick change is about 2" lower than one on a 9" That being said, if the j-bar was mounted center on a 9" and then a quick change was installed, with the j-bar mounted center again, it will be 2" lower. This will increase body roll and make the car much tighter

[el paso mod 19]

OK, thanks Confused? My car is still on the loose side and I was trying to make sure that where my j-bar is mounted wasn't the problem.