Assassin bars.
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Who has used them and what spring did you use them with? I like the idea of the lighter split mono-leaf for the Cal-Tracs, but For some reason I just seem to lean towards the Assassin Bars more.
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Re: Assassin bars.
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If I didn't already own a set of Slide a links that's what I would have bought and used.
More adjustable.
Also, the guys who were bending springs went to these to stop the bending. I'm nowhere near fast enough to bend a spring, but if you don't have a set of bars, this is what I'd buy.
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Caltracs pays contingencies in tons of organizations across the country. And unlike many manufacturers out there they pay and pay right away... I watched the yellow bullet race on live stream this weekend and seen several cars with big caltracs Stickers on there quarter panels i didn't see any assassin bar stickers.. John Calvert has bent over backwards to help us get where we are today
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Re: Assassin bars.
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Caltracs pays contingencies in tons of organizations across the country. And unlike many manufacturers out there they pay and pay right away... I watched the yellow bullet race on live stream this weekend and seen several cars with big caltracs Stickers on there quarter panels i didn't see any assassin bar stickers.. John Calvert has bent over backwards to help us get where we are today Contingency money doesn't really matter to me as I'm just a number chaser. Like I said, I am looking for someone that has used them, and I would like to know what spring they used with them.
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09/05/18 01:51 AM
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Lots of happy caltrack guys out there. I hope to be one soon.
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09/05/18 01:57 AM
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I've got a buddy who put some on a '72 RR. He was happy with them, but it was only a high 13 second car.
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I've got a buddy who put some on a '72 RR. He was happy with them, but it was only a high 13 second car. Heck I ran low 12’s with stock springs and a pinion snubber. Lol 😂
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09/05/18 02:55 AM
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I’ve experienced first hand the level of customer support that comes with buying from Calvert. Calvert Guys Race and support racers; I’ll stick with them. Assasin bars also hang a lot lower off the spring than the cal trac system. Is it a big deal? Maybe not, but certainly not optimal for a street driven car. Ultimately, I’m sure the Assasin bar works just fine.
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09/05/18 11:26 AM
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I am using the Smith assassin bars in my build. I went with Calvert for the split mono springs.
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Caltracs for me on my 70' Challenger. Great customer support & service. Originally, they sent me the incorrect length bars in my kit & also had too long of rear shocks due to how low my car sets with their -1" lowering split mono leaf springs. They sent me all of the replacement parts at no charge & told me to keep the old parts (even though I could not use them).
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With either option you need to reinforce your spring perches. The ones Calvert sells are nice.
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I'd definitely use Calvert's mono springs.
The Assassin bars offer more adjustability and are a simpler install. Less clearance issues if you have the inboard spring kit.
Calvert Racing is an awesome company to deal with though. I have Cal-Tracs...bought them long before the Assassin bars came out.
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09/05/18 06:47 PM
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Calverts are great folks, racers, great customer service and a great product, but if I were going to do a leaf spring car, I would be torn since I like having a lot of holes to play with. That's how you learn, play with all the holes.
If the results don't match the theory, change the theory.
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09/06/18 01:00 AM
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I have the Cal trac system with sliders and Viking shocks in all 4 corners.Have not really tuned the suspension but have a good grip on the SV1 carbs and the car repeats itself.I change the top pulley to make more power and the 60's drop.The car leaves straight so I did not have the need to fuss with them. I have bee adjusting the shocks though! It's 3700 lbs with a best through the exhaust of 6.0 @ 114,,,,,9.3 @416.75 with 6 lbs of boost.I just put dumpers on,it's choking!
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09/09/18 08:41 PM
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I am using the Smith assassin bars in my build. I went with Calvert for the split mono springs. Thank you for the reply. Have you had your setup out yet?
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I'd definitely use Calvert's mono springs.
The Assassin bars offer more adjustability and are a simpler install. Less clearance issues if you have the inboard spring kit. I think that's the direction I am going to go.
1969 Dart GTS 340 1969 Super Bee X9 N-96 1969 Coronet R/T X9 N-96 2015 Dodge Dart GT 2019 Ram 2500 Big Horn. Looking for the original block for my Bee. The last 4 are 7449
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