Ladder/Traction Bars
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Ladder/Traction Bars
I was just wondering if anyone has traction bars on their trucks, and what Brand. I'm thinking on getting a pair since placing the 37" BFG KO's on. What experences do you have with/without them on. Also what installation issues did you have. (what $$$ did you pay)
Also let me know what size lift you have and tire size.
Dave
Also let me know what size lift you have and tire size.
Dave
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The Fabtech's are highly recomended, as indicated above, I have a 2 wd so I fabbed my own using 1" bar and radius rod ens, welded to the housing and frame, They have to be stout, as I bent my first set and had to fab another, more sturdier set. Of course my diff was jumping around pretty good trying to get down the 1/4 mile.
The fabtech are quite stury and look good as well.
Are you racing yours, 4x4, or just want something that looks good?
The fabtech are quite stury and look good as well.
Are you racing yours, 4x4, or just want something that looks good?
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Originally Posted by kawika
Bump... Any others have any recommendations?
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DR makes them so does RIze Ind. but they are for 05+. i have contacted rize about theirs and they told me some people have made them fit for 99-04 but they are $9**. fabtech is about $650 or so from trucktoyz and are the best for 99-04. you want a free floating traction bar not a fixed one like procomp.
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We have seen a few Fabtech traction bars bend or crack. If you want something heavy duty I would recommend the OUO (One Up Offroad) traction bars. These are available with Traction Blocks or bolt on mounts. They are also available with either bent or straight bars. Here are a couple of examples:
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Marty, quick question- the Fabtech bars clamp over the axle tube, and a top and bottom mount off of the bracket, correct...? to prevent any axle twisting... And there is a shackle at the front, to allow for free suspension movement... does the bars you posted about have anything like that for the smooth ride? price?
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Originally Posted by strokin_it7.3
Marty, quick question- the Fabtech bars clamp over the axle tube, and a top and bottom mount off of the bracket, correct...? to prevent any axle twisting... And there is a shackle at the front, to allow for free suspension movement... does the bars you posted about have anything like that for the smooth ride? price?
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Originally Posted by SolidGround
Marty, I'm gonna need a pair of those in the six inchish area.
What lift increment is available for the OUO Traction Block kits?
-JE
What lift increment is available for the OUO Traction Block kits?
-JE
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