Bracing

[Longroof79]

They really shouldn't be that difficult to make. Even using a good heavy duty bench vise, you should be able to make the crimps. However, I can see where a press would come in handy to help make
certain bends.
Making the GP crossbars would be a bit more involved.

 

[565bbchevy]

Making the GP crossbars would be a bit more involved.

For GP and jounce bars you would want to use thicker tubing which will require a tubing bender for your bends and a press for crimping.
Also a consideration for jounce bars is you have 2 different mounting point angles which takes more precision to get right.

 

[Longroof79]

For GP and jounce bars you would want to use thicker tubing which will require a tubing bender for your bends and a press for crimping.
Also a consideration for jounce bars is you have 2 different mounting point angles which takes more precision to get right.

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You're absolutely right. I did fail to mention a tubing (conduit) bender...and also the different mounting points that need to be stamped, or crimped at particular angles.
I do agree with you about using the heavier 3/4" tubing. I'm sure they're much stronger and rigid than the factory pieces.
Nice job on the jounce bar. I see more quality in your piece than the original part. Then again, we're comparing mass produced to individually made pieces....made with care and love. 😉

 

[Griffin84ss]

You're absolutely right. I did fail to mention a tubing (conduit) bender...and also the different mounting points that need to be stamped, or crimped at particular angles.
I do agree with you about using the heavier 3/4" tubing. I'm sure they're much stronger and rigid than the factory pieces.
Nice job on the jounce bar. I see more quality in your piece than the original part. Then again, we're comparing mass produced to individually made pieces....made with care and love. 😉

Would also be helpful if I the angle of them or had one to compare it to I can get a conduit bender we have one at work I can use.

 

[Longroof79]

Would also be helpful if I the angle of them or had one to compare it to I can get a conduit bender we have one at work I can use.

If you need measurements, I can get them off of one of my fender to core support braces. Right and left should be the same.

 

[melloelky]

use a coat hanger as a template to start

 

[Griffin84ss]

If you need measurements, I can get them off of one of my fender to core support braces. Right and left should be the same.

That would be a good starting point I think if you could do that be GREATLY appreciated.

 

[565bbchevy]

That would be a good starting point I think if you could do that be GREATLY appreciated.

Since I have to clear non factory items in my Monte I didn't use an example (which I don't have anyways) to make my fender to core support braces I just measured from where I wanted my mounting points and then added inch for the bend at the fender.

 

[Longroof79]

I'm wondering if the (fender to core support) bars that fit a Monte Carlo would be longer than the typical Pontiac Lemans style bars. I have noticed that the bars for a GP are curved and longer...I think.
Griffin, you may have to improvise if that's the case. I can still take measurements of my bar. It might put you in the ballpark...or give you a starting point.

 

[500/600]

Mine had the factory mounting holes. Cars without mounting holes can have shorter bars. On such cars you could get the bars ‘close’ and drill the fender holes as needed.