traction bars
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traction bars
hey guys,
i got an f100 that has terrible axlewrap in all types of terrain. i saw some traction bars for cheap in a jcwhitney catalog that attach to the front spring hanger. i was just wondering if anyone had a setup similiar to this and if it worked very good.
thanx, Boss300
Baby Blue '83 F100
3.70 auburn 9"rear
3 on the tree
300 inline six
2" lift with 31's
i got an f100 that has terrible axlewrap in all types of terrain. i saw some traction bars for cheap in a jcwhitney catalog that attach to the front spring hanger. i was just wondering if anyone had a setup similiar to this and if it worked very good.
thanx, Boss300
Baby Blue '83 F100
3.70 auburn 9"rear
3 on the tree
300 inline six
2" lift with 31's
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[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 12-Jul-01 AT 01:22 PM (EST)[/font][p] I've been running those bars for 100,000 miles. I like em!
The mounting plate (front) is a little cheesy. You might have it welded on. Especially if you go off road. I did break the end off one at about 75,000 and replaced it. New ones were beefier. I can put a lot of torque to the road when the grip is good.
1977 Ford F-100
400m/c6/4:11/Gear Vender O.D.
Crane hydralic roller, forged, ported polished,Deamon,Edlebrock, yada, yada, yada
280,000 miles
Stock on the outside
modified/rebuilt everything
The mounting plate (front) is a little cheesy. You might have it welded on. Especially if you go off road. I did break the end off one at about 75,000 and replaced it. New ones were beefier. I can put a lot of torque to the road when the grip is good.
1977 Ford F-100
400m/c6/4:11/Gear Vender O.D.
Crane hydralic roller, forged, ported polished,Deamon,Edlebrock, yada, yada, yada
280,000 miles
Stock on the outside
modified/rebuilt everything
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hey beartracks,
i put them on and they work well. except they only work when i am in sand. could u tell me how to adjust them to make them work better? thanks,
Boss300
Baby Blue '83 F100
3.70 auburn 9"rear
3 on the tree
300 inline six
2" lift with 31's
i put them on and they work well. except they only work when i am in sand. could u tell me how to adjust them to make them work better? thanks,
Boss300
Baby Blue '83 F100
3.70 auburn 9"rear
3 on the tree
300 inline six
2" lift with 31's
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[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 13-Jul-01 AT 11:36 AM (EST)[/font][p]Well, I didn't preload them or anything. With the truck sitting level on the ground tightened everything up. They're not a four link but they seemed to solve my problems.
I have a considerable amount of torque available and when I load it up to launch it feels like an elevator till you let go of the brake.
1977 Ford F-100
400m/c6/4:11/Gear Vender O.D.
Crane hydralic roller, forged, ported polished,Deamon,Edlebrock, yada, yada, yada
280,000 miles
Stock on the outside
modified/rebuilt everything
I have a considerable amount of torque available and when I load it up to launch it feels like an elevator till you let go of the brake.
1977 Ford F-100
400m/c6/4:11/Gear Vender O.D.
Crane hydralic roller, forged, ported polished,Deamon,Edlebrock, yada, yada, yada
280,000 miles
Stock on the outside
modified/rebuilt everything
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beartracks,
do u know which way to preload these bars, do u pull the axle forward or backward?
thanks,
Boss300
Baby Blue '83 F100
3.70 auburn 9"rear
3 on the tree
300 inline six
2" lift with 31's
do u know which way to preload these bars, do u pull the axle forward or backward?
thanks,
Boss300
Baby Blue '83 F100
3.70 auburn 9"rear
3 on the tree
300 inline six
2" lift with 31's
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i'm sorry, i mean do u move the traction bar forward or backward?
Boss300
Baby Blue '83 F100
3.70 auburn 9"rear
3 on the tree
300 inline six
2" lift with 31's
Boss300
Baby Blue '83 F100
3.70 auburn 9"rear
3 on the tree
300 inline six
2" lift with 31's
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My originals were by Sure Trak. I'm not sure about trying to preload these guys. It might just cause a bind.
1977 Ford F-100
400m/c6/4:11/Gear Vender O.D.
Crane hydralic roller, forged, ported polished,Deamon,Edlebrock, yada, yada, yada
280,000 miles
Stock on the outside
modified/rebuilt everything
1977 Ford F-100
400m/c6/4:11/Gear Vender O.D.
Crane hydralic roller, forged, ported polished,Deamon,Edlebrock, yada, yada, yada
280,000 miles
Stock on the outside
modified/rebuilt everything
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