Traction bar Project.
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Thanks for the comments. Tonight i got one side positioned up front, clamped on, and slid the bar in it, and welded the tabs on the axle, straddling the outermost u-bolt, centered up under it. That way it triangulates the axle somewhat, and prevents side to side movement under a turn. Also drilled the front box out to accept some bolt holes, progress is coming along well.
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Glad that worked out for you. You make a lot more power then me, so I hope you are also going to weld the axle tubes to the differential housing. Otherwise someday you may end up with your pinion pointing straight up. I welded them on both my truck, and our early 99. Whatever setting you are most comfortable with on a T joint, will also work for welding the tubes to the housing. Just be sure to keep your torch angle consistant.
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Yes, regular MIG wire works well. The 100% proper way is to pre-heat, and post heat, and use nickle welding rod (standard stick welding). But standard mig wire is also acceptable, and what I and most people do successfully.
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Got some progress made today.. Everything is almost ready, drill a few holes in the front bracket and i can take the bars and the frame brackets to the powdercoaters.. Click on the picture above and then go from there..
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Well here is a little update.. got the parts back from the powdercoater, looks good till *** hat dropped one of the brackets on the parking lot.. other than that.. looks nice and smooth. Drilled the holes in the frame, i need to get me one bolt and some washers and a nut, but other than that, my rear end should be able to handle all the power i can throw at it with a 7.3. .
