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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 05:41 PM
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my 87 f150 2wd had bad enough wheel hop if i get on it too hard on dry pavement,worse when its wet i figure this is gonna be the ----'s this winter,what traction bars do you guys suggest that i can bolt on myself without being a racing genius to fine tune the set-up. i guess i mean bolt 'em on and go!
 
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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 06:06 PM
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On a 2wd i like the cal trac bars , they are bolt on , adjustable , and easy to adjust , zero wheel hop , they are more of a racing type bar ....Lew
 
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 01:35 AM
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you can try the lakewood traction bars. its an easy bolt on. just make sure there the right length for the truck you have.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 01:50 AM
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 01:52 PM
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hey 86f150302........thanks for posting those 3 links about traction bars. it was good info and reading. i learned a lot from it and the different points of view. thanks again..
 
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 02:19 PM
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hey 86f150302........thanks for posting those 3 links about traction bars. it was good info and reading. i learned a lot from it and the different points of view. thanks again..

Your very welcome!

Here is another one you might like to read. Kinda long but has some good info.

traction bars 101 - The National Lightning Owners Club Inc
 
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 02:25 PM
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Tuff Country Suspension TRACTION BARS - JCWhitney

i have these. they are pretty much bolt on and go. they worked good, even with my 32 inch at's that i had on during the winter.
 
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