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    1. #1
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      new HD anti squat leaf spring bracket

      Here is PTFB's new heavy duty anti squat front leaf spring bracket for your 2nd gen F-body.

      Features:
      - HD 3/16" steel.
      - two position mounting holes, to alter instant center (anti squat) can be used in conjunction with PTFB HD shackles for even greater IC adjustment.
      - bottom hole is in stock location top hole is raised 7/8".
      - moves the spring inboard 1/4-5/16" for additional tire to spring clearance facilitating fitment of 315 tires without mini-tubs.
      - Can accept reversed eye leaf springs.
      Part# 2CS-451 $199.00/Pr. (intro price till end of Sept. 18) Reg. price $229.00

      Please keep in mind the pics are of the pre-production trial fit, we are cutting them this week and will be available next week.

      Thank you
      Dave PTFB
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      https://www.protouringf-body.com "doing what they say can't be done"

    2. #2
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      Pretty cool. I got the Global West ones a while back, but they only raise up by 3/4" and don't move anything inboard. But I will say they definitely do reduce squat significantly, so I'd imagine at 7/8" on yours, probably would even do a little better.

      $199... that's a pretty good deal too...
      1971 Camaro
      GM HT383, MiniRam EFI, AFR heads
      "8-speed" trans (700R4 + Gear Vendors OD)

    3. #3
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      ULTM8TZ, I brought this up on the TAC forum as well. These new PTFB pieces also look much more sturdy compared to the Global West mounts.

    4. #4
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      Agreed, these look very well constructed. but I will say the GW are pretty stout too... though if these were out at the time I bought my GW ones, I probably would have gotten these.
      1971 Camaro
      GM HT383, MiniRam EFI, AFR heads
      "8-speed" trans (700R4 + Gear Vendors OD)

    5. #5
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      Thanks, I have much respect for Global west, we designed our 3-4 years ago, for me and what I had envisioned was a tall order to cut out all 5 pieces that make up one bracket without having direct access to a cnc cutting table. Hiring a shop just to cut one prototype part at a time would have been cost prohibitive and that is if a shop would even entertain the idea of doing it.
      So the project sat as a "future" iron in the fire, but since moving the shop to TN I have a good partner across the parking lot with a plasma table, Brian Alan Fabrication, in Dickson TN, his a drag racer that has helped me finish some long over due new product.
      https://www.protouringf-body.com "doing what they say can't be done"

    6. #6
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      pic of bracket installed with leaf spring mounted in the top hole.
      Top hole is 7/8" raised from stock and also moved inboard 1/4"
      The rear of the car will be lowered by 1/2" when the spring is mounted in the upper hole.




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      https://www.protouringf-body.com "doing what they say can't be done"






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