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# **ls barbell**

**Skip it**

Soft demand (-16.3% this quarter) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 31Growth 17Conversion 40Competition 71Returns 88Price range 26Avg price 80Brand share 54Review moat 87Quality gap 20

**Returns**

**Great****1.4%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Review moat**

**Great****256.9**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Avg price**

**Great****$85.81**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Competition**

**Good****42%**

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

**Brand share**

**Good****73%**

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

**Conversion**

**Okay****3.2%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Market size**

**Okay****$143K**

$143K/yr · 52K searches

**Price range**

**Okay****$5.74–$337.16**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Quality gap**

**Bad****4.7★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Growth**

**Bad****-16.3%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

## **Competition**

The top 5 products take 42% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**18 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**24**

**Top-5 brand share**

**73%**

**Open market**

**20%**

- ICT Billet31% - Alvktora13% - OywhC11% - Titan Fitness9% - Improved Racing9% - RitFit7%

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%3%$4K6%$9K9%$13K12%$17K1101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)1 product missing review or click data not plotted

All 40 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![OywhC LS Billet Rear Galley Plug Barbell Oil Diverter fits for GM Gen III & IV LS1 LS3 LS2 LQ4 LQ9 LS6 L92 L33 L99 Oil Diverter LS Barbell 6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy Material](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31-utq64dAL.jpg)**OywhC LS Billet Rear Galley Plug Barbell Oil Diverter fits for GM Gen III & IV LS1 LS3 LS2 LQ4 LQ9 LS6 L92 L33 L99 Oil Diverter LS Barbell 6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy Material**OywhC**$13.03**4.7★320 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBRBDTQ3) [2![LS Barbell 5.3 Ls Barbell plug Ls Oil Barbell Aluminum Barbell Oil Diverter Oil Dumbbell Aluminum Ls Barbell Plug for GM Gen III/IV](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31X-SyrhdlL.jpg)**LS Barbell 5.3 Ls Barbell plug Ls Oil Barbell Aluminum Barbell Oil Diverter Oil Dumbbell Aluminum Ls Barbell Plug for GM Gen III/IV**Alvktora**$7.99**4.8★63 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7GCF1JV) [3![Titan Fitness 6 FT Axle Barbell 49mm Fat Grip Olympic Specialty Barbell Strongman Strength Training Bar for Deadlifts Presses Cleans & Curls 660 LB Capacity Powder-Coated Steel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21yBIav8TaL.jpg)**Titan Fitness 6 FT Axle Barbell 49mm Fat Grip Olympic Specialty Barbell Strongman Strength Training Bar for Deadlifts Presses Cleans & Curls 660 LB Capacity Powder-Coated Steel**Titan Fitness**$89.21**4.6★337 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072LNPK9P) [4![Improved Racing GM Gen III & IV LS Billet Rear Passage Plug Oil Diverter Barbell](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31uKiaPhSXL.jpg)**Improved Racing GM Gen III & IV LS Billet Rear Passage Plug Oil Diverter Barbell**Improved Racing**$29.38**4.9★643 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RF2YNYF) [5![ICT Billet LS Truck SUV Driver Side Alternator/Power Steering Pump Bracket Compatible with 1999-2014 Silverado Sierra Yukon Tahoe Express Suburban 1500 2500 3500 551519X-3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ir9kuOGZL.jpg)**ICT Billet LS Truck SUV Driver Side Alternator/Power Steering Pump Bracket Compatible with 1999-2014 Silverado Sierra Yukon Tahoe Express Suburban 1500 2500 3500 551519X-3**ICT Billet**$205.78**4.8★233 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084KSZW1C)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![3pcs Oil Galley Plugs Compatible with LS Barbell 6.4x1.6cm/2.52x0.63in Aluminum Engine Oil Galley Diverter Replacement Accessories Tool with Rubber O-Rings for Kit](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zovddnpGL.jpg)**3pcs Oil Galley Plugs Compatible with LS Barbell 6.4x1.6cm/2.52x0.63in Aluminum Engine Oil Galley Diverter Replacement Accessories Tool with Rubber O-Rings for Kit**Sinbana**$11.97**1 rev2mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GY8CLT47) [![Ayxwkyfc 1 Pack LS Barbell Oil Diverter Ls Oil Barbel Aluminum Rear Galley Plug for GM Gen III IV 5.3 6.0 LS Engines](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Kcbb2It6L.jpg)**Ayxwkyfc 1 Pack LS Barbell Oil Diverter Ls Oil Barbel Aluminum Rear Galley Plug for GM Gen III IV 5.3 6.0 LS Engines**Ayxwkyfc**$6.94**0 rev2mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GX7M5SBZ) [![RITFIT Olympic Barbell 4ft/6ft - 2 Inch Weight Bar for Strength Training Weightlifting Squat Deadlift Bench Press Curl Overhead Press - 350lbs/500lbs Capacity 4FT Black with Collar](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Tdz4qDq8L.jpg)**RITFIT Olympic Barbell 4ft/6ft - 2 Inch Weight Bar for Strength Training Weightlifting Squat Deadlift Bench Press Curl Overhead Press - 350lbs/500lbs Capacity 4FT Black with Collar**RitFit**$89.74**766 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGQMV1RJ) [![2-Pack Oil Diverter Barbell 6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy for GM Gen III & IV LS Engines - Fits LS1 LS2 LS3 LS6 LQ4 LQ9 L92 L99 4.8L 5.3L 5.7L 6.0L 6.2L - Billet Rear Galley Plug Performance Upgrade](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31s0aGYBGjL.jpg)**2-Pack Oil Diverter Barbell 6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy for GM Gen III & IV LS Engines - Fits LS1 LS2 LS3 LS6 LQ4 LQ9 L92 L99 4.8L 5.3L 5.7L 6.0L 6.2L - Billet Rear Galley Plug Performance Upgrade**HUTUDAN**$10.45**24 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FFNCP353) [![LS Barbell 5.3 Ls Barbell plug Ls Oil Barbell Aluminum Barbell Oil Diverter Oil Dumbbell Aluminum Ls Barbell Plug for GM Gen III/IV](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31X-SyrhdlL.jpg)**LS Barbell 5.3 Ls Barbell plug Ls Oil Barbell Aluminum Barbell Oil Diverter Oil Dumbbell Aluminum Ls Barbell Plug for GM Gen III/IV**Alvktora**$7.99**63 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7GCF1JV)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Mikolo Fixed Barbell Pre-Loaded Weight EZ Curl Bar PVC Barbell Weight Set for Strength Training and Weightlifting (40LB)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31XTx9AdynL.jpg)**Mikolo Fixed Barbell Pre-Loaded Weight EZ Curl Bar PVC Barbell Weight Set for Strength Training and Weightlifting (40LB)**Mikolo**$98.93**4.7★**▲ 241%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9YNNNXW) [![Titan Fitness 6 FT Axle Barbell 49mm Fat Grip Olympic Specialty Barbell Strongman Strength Training Bar for Deadlifts Presses Cleans & Curls 660 LB Capacity Powder-Coated Steel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21yBIav8TaL.jpg)**Titan Fitness 6 FT Axle Barbell 49mm Fat Grip Olympic Specialty Barbell Strongman Strength Training Bar for Deadlifts Presses Cleans & Curls 660 LB Capacity Powder-Coated Steel**Titan Fitness**$89.21**4.6★**▲ 239%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072LNPK9P) [![3pcs Oil Galley Plugs Compatible with LS Barbell 6.4x1.6cm/2.52x0.63in Aluminum Engine Oil Galley Diverter Replacement Accessories Tool with Rubber O-Rings for Kit](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zovddnpGL.jpg)**3pcs Oil Galley Plugs Compatible with LS Barbell 6.4x1.6cm/2.52x0.63in Aluminum Engine Oil Galley Diverter Replacement Accessories Tool with Rubber O-Rings for Kit**Sinbana**$11.97**5.0★**▲ 239%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GY8CLT47) [![Mikolo 7ft Olympic Barbell Barbell for Weightlifting and Powerlifting 45lb Olympic Bar for 1500lbs Capacity Weight Bar Fit 2 Standard Weights (Classic Red)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/310-LohDyLL.jpg)**Mikolo 7ft Olympic Barbell Barbell for Weightlifting and Powerlifting 45lb Olympic Bar for 1500lbs Capacity Weight Bar Fit 2 Standard Weights (Classic Red)**Mikolo**$150.53**4.7★**▲ 238%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQ59LMGH) [![ICT Billet BBC Alternator/Power Steering Pump Accessory Drive Bracket Kit 551490](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41UZ12+7MeL.jpg)**ICT Billet BBC Alternator/Power Steering Pump Accessory Drive Bracket Kit 551490**ICT Billet**$107.76**4.4★**▲ 237%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FI2CS2M)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 56 weeks — -16.3% search growth over the last 90 days.

1K750Prime Day '25Spike '25 seasonJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.4×

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Size-Overall**32%

*“Fit in nice and tight, it was wonderful”*

**Quality-Overall**23%

*“Good quality”*

**Value For Money**8%

*“Worth the buy”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%

*“Just as described”*

**Assembly/Installation**7%

*“Easy installation”*

**Efficiency**6%

*“Works well”*

**Functionality-Overall**2%

*“seems the machine work is actually pretty nice”*

**Pressure**2%

*“I have good oil pressure”*

**Grip**2%

*“Good grip”*

**Design-Overall**2%

*“Feels great, solid and stylish”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Leak-Proof**17%

*“will cause a restriction or leak”*

**Sensor**11%

*“which did not fix my knock sensor code issue”*

**Quality-Overall**11%

*“Garbage”*

**Noise Level**11%

*“But when it was installed after replacing original one the tensioner makes popping noise”*

**Grip**11%

*“the barbell will slide in all”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**6%

*“No instructions, just a grainy photo on the knock off and after finally getting it installed the belt constantly squealed and ran off of the pulley until it ruined the belt”*

**Assembly/Installation**6%

*“Havent installed yet”*

**Weight Heavy**4%

*“Feels heavier than 45lbs”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**34%

**Compatibility-Overall**14%

**Defective Material/Parts**12%

**Value For Money**9%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**8%

**Quality-Overall**3%

**Assembly/Installation**2%

**Mechanism Issues**2%

**Mounting**2%

**Leak-Proof**1%