traction issues
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traction issues
So I have a 1973 Ford F250. I haven't driven it in a while due to getting a new interior installed but I did get significant wheel hop on acceleration. It is the 390/C6/4.10 combo. It does have A/T tires. What is the best thing I can do to glue the rear tires under acceleration? The motor has been liberated of the smog crap but the timing is still retarded. And it has headers
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if you really want to plant the rear end you need a antiwrap bar. The problem with leafs is that they literally let the axle twist and then snap back causing wheel hop. if you can weld it is a cheap and easy fix.
here is some pics
https://www.google.com/search?q=anti...w=1276&bih=683
just know tires get expensive
here is some pics
https://www.google.com/search?q=anti...w=1276&bih=683
just know tires get expensive
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yes 1 should be fine. I only run 1 on my rockcrawler and it works great. I used Ballistic Fab's ladder bar bracket (they are local for me but they ship great)
Radius Arm / Ladder Bar Mounts (2 pieces)
I used DOM tubing and built a slip and twits unit. One piece slides inside the other so no need for a shackle and I like the solid mount at the front. As for length it doesn't matter how long but longer is better. just find a solid place on a crossmember because it will create a lot of force on that long arm. Good luck.
Sam
Radius Arm / Ladder Bar Mounts (2 pieces)
I used DOM tubing and built a slip and twits unit. One piece slides inside the other so no need for a shackle and I like the solid mount at the front. As for length it doesn't matter how long but longer is better. just find a solid place on a crossmember because it will create a lot of force on that long arm. Good luck.
Sam
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Your getting axle wrap, look getting a set of leaf spring traction bars from jegs.
Or build your own ladder bar set up.
Or build your own ladder bar set up.
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