I was thinking about running a ladder bar set up on my 71 f250 ( yea I know i should be posting in the 67-72 thread) but i thought i would get a better response here.... anyways I was wondering if anyone has built a set up like this before and if so I would like to know exactly how you built them
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OR maybe somebody can show me a good web sight that sells a good set up for my rig... p.s. I have looked at the L&L ladder bars and am thinking about getting a set but want to consider my options before i pay the money
if it helps I have app. 10" of lift and plan on running my 40" swampers. thanks in advance for any help

 

here are some options:

http://www.ultimateautoaccessories.c...adder_Bars.htm

 

I just made a set for under $50. If you can weld its easy. I used tractor joints and black iron pipe. I dont have any pics yet, but I will soon. Hopefully the pipe is strong enough, it should be..being its 1" ID and about 1/4"thick.

 

On ladder bars if you run close to pumpkin it will allow your suspension to flex better. Also you can hang a chain/cable top/btm and be a kind of driveshaft loop. If you run them out toward tires it stiffens up suspension, takes away some flex. Things to consider. Depends on your application with your truck.

 

I would avoid the L&L bar unless they are the correct length for your needs. A ladder bar has to be parallel to the drive shaft for correct suspension geometry . If not it will bind when the suspension squats and droops.

 

i think you should use a professionally made setup

 

I don't believe the drive shaft angle has anything to do with the ladder bars. It isn't part of the suspension.

 

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When the suspension compresses the ladder bar will try to push the rear end back, they will bind to some extent no matter what you do.

 

It will bind if it does not move at the same angle as the traction bars. It is like running a 4 link setup without not doing your homework

 

Mine aren't all that close & no problems, nothing "binds".

 

Im installing a set of Tuff Country ladder bars on my 92 flareside with a 6 inch lift. When I go to the front bracket location a crossmember is right in the way. Anyone encounter this prob.. any ideas thax

 

Have you looked at "Competition Engineering" at Summit. They have a set up plus all the acc. to go with it. They have a floating housing that lets the rearend spin under load. I have not used them, but I was looking at using them on my 79 truck.

 

http://www.gearztv.com/showdetails.php?episode=33 check this out,good info,parts from summit