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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 09:55 PM
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Traction bars

Anyone have some pics of a rear end with traction bars? Any suggestions on which bars to buy without breaking the bank? Interested if anyone has any homemade ones also.

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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 12:22 AM
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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 01:05 AM
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From: Gadsden Purchase
Originally Posted by drof46
Interested if anyone has any homemade ones also.
LOL! :)
You didn't mean this but here it is anyway...

I re-arched the overload leaf to match the rest of the spring pack and
clamped it down using 3" square pipe and 3/8" fuel hose...

http://www.panix.com/~alvinj/file12/zerks.jpg
http://www.panix.com/~alvinj/file12/clamp.jpg
http://www.panix.com/~alvinj/file12/zerks1.jpg

That job cost me $8 for a used 16 pound sledge hammer head, already
had all the rest of the stuff the job needed. ;)

Oops. I bought a few 1/4-28 zerks and those fancy new grade five 3/8"
bolts and maybe a few nuts too. ;)

All I got is a 360FE, so that's all I need. YMMV
It works great for me! :)
No kidding. :)

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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 11:48 AM
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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 08:48 PM
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Thanks for the pics.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 09:07 PM
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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 09:54 PM
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I used to run these homemade ones.






I run these now.


 
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 09:44 AM
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superlift has some, work better then most and cheap.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 12:01 PM
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YMMV :) ...but that setup is only for acceleration (racing?).

Mine's cheaper and is for "dirt road use".
But not good for racing of any kind tho?

Take your pick. ;)

Alvin in AZ
ps- mine also enhances load carrying, not more, just better.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 12:15 PM
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Cal trac bars ..Have some pics on my site ..
 
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Alvin in AZ
YMMV ...but that setup is only for acceleration (racing?).

Mine's cheaper and is for "dirt road use".
But not good for racing of any kind tho?

Take your pick.

Alvin in AZ
ps- mine also enhances load carrying, not more, just better.
The OP didn't specify what he was looking for.I was only looking to reduce wheel hop but they work well.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 10:24 AM
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Sorry for being vague. The is for 2 wheel apps with a 4.11 traction lock setup.

My springs are still going to be located on top of the axel. Will those lakewoods mount with this type of setup?
 
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 11:14 AM
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[IMG]file:///C:/Users/seth%20ross/Pictures/traction%20bars/127_2787.JPG[/IMG][IMG]file:///C:/Users/seth%20ross/Pictures/traction%20bars/127_2788.JPG[/IMG][IMG]file:///C:/Users/seth%20ross/Pictures/traction%20bars/127_2788.JPG[/IMG]Superlift traction bars are for off road use and do not hinder articulation. Cost was 266.00 to my door. About a half day for install. I had terrible spring wrap before and these took care of it. Can set preload on axle if needed.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 11:16 AM
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I have pictures but am having hard time posting.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by drof46
Sorry for being vague. The is for 2 wheel apps with a 4.11 traction lock setup.

My springs are still going to be located on top of the axel. Will those lakewoods mount with this type of setup?
Yes these are the ones i used I painted them yellow

Lakewood 22026 - Lakewood Leaf Spring Traction Bars - JEGS
 
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