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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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diffrence between ladder and traction bars

What is the diffrence between ladder and traction bars. i am confused about the diffrence. i have a 77 highboy and have axel wrap. not sure which is the right one to use?
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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 04:34 PM
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Ladder bars mount solid from the axle to the frame. Traction bars use a soft rubber bumper that hits the leaf spring when axle wrap starts. You want ladder bars.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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Keep in mind that ladder bars will not let your axles articulate much at all. There are a few companies out there that make a special traction device for trucks. It is like a traction bar but mounts on top of the leaf spring pack. It is specifically designed to reduce/eliminate axle wrap on off-road vehicles. Ladder bars will work fine as long as both rear wheels stay on the same plain (level) but that usually doesn't happen off-road.
 
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