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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 11:28 AM
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Traction Bars and Sled Pulling?

Hey all, I'm getting my truck ready to hook to the sled at our local fair next month and was just wondering what traction bars I should get? Right now I'm running air lift bags in the rear for about 3 inches of lift and a set of 325/65/r18 nitto terra grappler tires. Which traction bars would work good for my setup and where is the best place to buy them? Thanks for all the help!!
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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I am running a set of Farmboy Fabrications stage 1 Bars.

I pull sleds, well only at one track right now. I am too heavy for the rest of them. I have pulled 265' with this set up, see signature below. This is His price list.....
Ford 99-08 Superduty (c-channel frame):


Stage 1
$395 - FFTrac1-66F (Reg. Cab/Longbed, Ext. Cab Shortbed)
$395 - FFTrac1-71F (Crew Cab/Shortbed, Ext. Cab Longbed)
$395 - FFTrac1-77F (Crew Cab/Longbed)

Chromoly heim joint upgrade - $40

Stage 2
$545 - FFTrac2-66F (Reg. Cab/Longbed, Ext. Cab Shortbed)
$545 - FFTrac2-71F (Crew Cab/shortbed, Ext. Cab Longbed)
$545 - FFTrac2-77F (Crew Cab/Longbed)

Gyro Joint re-release date tentatively 6/15/08
Stage 3
$645 - FFTrac3-66F (Reg. Cab/Longbed, Ext. Cab Shortbed)
$645 - FFTrac3-71F (Crew Cab/shortbed, Ext. Cab Longbed)
$645 - FFTrac3-77F (Crew Cab/Longbed)
 
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 11:52 AM
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How do they mount to the axle tubes and do they eliminate wheel hop/axle wrap? Thanks for the help!!!
 
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 08:52 AM
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There are tabs that are welded to the axle and boy do they stop the wrap. Go to Farmboy Fabrications 2007 and check out some of the videos and pictures he has. One guy had so much wrap he bent over one of the ends to his U-joint.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 09:15 AM
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There are tabs that are welded to the axle and boy do they stop the wrap. Go to Farmboy Fabrications 2007 and check out some of the videos and pictures he has. One guy had so much wrap he bent over one of the ends to his U-joint.
 
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