Solid pull bar with Johnny joint ends

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  • dirtracer07x
    Senior Member
    • Aug 2014
    • 101

    #1

    Solid pull bar with Johnny joint ends

    Anybody ever made or ran a solid pull bar....Bmod... With rubber bushing heims? Don't think it's legal but....rules say solid bar not mounts.
  • dereksehi
    Senior Member
    • Jun 2013
    • 307

    #2
    I've thought the same thing just says solid tube>

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    • dirtracer07x
      Senior Member
      • Aug 2014
      • 101

      #3
      Glad I'm not the only grey area thinker. Lol

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      • dereksehi
        Senior Member
        • Jun 2013
        • 307

        #4
        Allstar also has a very nice tunable third link bushing that looks like the rubber rod end.

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        • RW57
          Senior Member
          • Dec 2007
          • 662

          #5
          Have a friend who used them they do cushion but they must run straight no misalignment we do not use them for that reason as we change left to right alignment on ours to adjust lr drive

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          • billetbirdcage
            Senior Member
            • May 2007
            • 2019

            #6
            Real simple drawing and could make one way more effective but it shows a simple version of what can be done, but once someone sees it expect some complaining and probably being outlawed.

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            • billetbirdcage
              Senior Member
              • May 2007
              • 2019

              #7
              LOL, just looked at the date of when I drew that: 9/14/2007

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              • 95shaw
                Senior Member
                • Nov 2007
                • 205

                #8
                I like how you think, billet. If I remember right, in the late 90's, wissota superstocks were runining 5" dia. rubber bushings of various durometer on pullbar and lower links. Haven't saw any for awhile. I seem to remember Ron at Dirt Track Supply having them. Your drawing gets me thinking about how to put them on.

                Thanks

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                • JustAddDirt
                  Senior Member
                  • May 2007
                  • 1893

                  #9
                  put a big washer between bolt head and rubber bushing and no one would ever see the bushing.
                  I think there should be lifeguards in the genepool.

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                  • RW57
                    Senior Member
                    • Dec 2007
                    • 662

                    #10
                    I see what one of my winter projects will be never thought of that.

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                    • stock car driver
                      Senior Member
                      • Jul 2007
                      • 3233

                      #11
                      Why not just run legal like the rules state?

                      Anyone who is actually looking to tech your pull bar will easily notice the above cheats..

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                      • Lizardracing
                        Senior Member
                        • Sep 2009
                        • 839

                        #12
                        How much movement does one need to have an effective result?

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                        • RW57
                          Senior Member
                          • Dec 2007
                          • 662

                          #13
                          Are you asking about movement in bushing or left to right angle in pull bar.Our bar is angled toward rf wheel for maximum drive

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                          • Lizardracing
                            Senior Member
                            • Sep 2009
                            • 839

                            #14
                            Somewhat hypothetical question on extension actually.
                            I race a Modified under USRA/USMTS and always used a spring. Spring compresses around 2 1/2" most nights.
                            If one were to use a bushing like Billet posted but it only allowed the axle to rotate backwards 1" of extension, is that enough for the chassis to react to and help the driver?. What about a 1/4"? can a driver or chassis really feel and react to that small a change? 1" might be worth trying to get passed the tech man. 1/4" I doubt would be worth the trouble.
                            My car and I certainly cannot feel anything less than 1"

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                            • RW57
                              Senior Member
                              • Dec 2007
                              • 662

                              #15
                              I think with the limited movement the only thing it would help would be to cushion the shock to the rear tire a little bit when throttle is hit . Might not be worth the effort on second thought .

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