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Old May 12, 2010 | 10:02 PM
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will this traction bar fit?

i have aa 92 f150 2wd and i am interested in this traction bar set, but it only has an option for 4wd. will this still fit? i dont see much of a difference as of why it wouldnt fit. if you have a suggestion for a different traction bar, feel free to comment. -thanks

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Old May 12, 2010 | 10:13 PM
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When I clicked the link the main page came up, I donʻt think anyone is going to search for the part. Try and get a better link or even a photo.
 
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Old May 12, 2010 | 10:40 PM
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i tried to add a picture. will a traction of bar of this style fit on my 2wd even if it is meant for a 4x4? seems to have the same bolt set up.
 
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Old May 12, 2010 | 11:38 PM
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yes, these are good.
 
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Old May 13, 2010 | 04:43 AM
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They actually look quite simple to fabricate if you had the right tools.
 
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Old May 13, 2010 | 05:23 AM
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They should work as long as your not building anything to agresive , i like cal trac bars....Lew
 
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Old May 13, 2010 | 06:35 AM
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alright thanks...are the cal trac bars the ones that go underneath the leafsprings?
 
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Old May 13, 2010 | 06:38 AM
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Yeah they bolt to the bottom of the u bolts & the front spring eye ...
 
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Old May 13, 2010 | 09:37 AM
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Can someone explain what they do?
 
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Old May 13, 2010 | 09:42 AM
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This style bar is simple but effective at controlling axle wrap, just be aware it must mount to the front of the springs set not the rear.

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Old May 13, 2010 | 10:07 AM
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do you really need traction bars?
 
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Old May 13, 2010 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by mprice
Can someone explain what they do?
They keep the spring from flexing , springwrap , when your under hard acelaration the front of the rear end wants to come up , they help keep it in place . They will stop wheel hop , & help keep a good pinion angle....Lew
 
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Old May 13, 2010 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by lew52
They keep the spring from flexing , springwrap , when your under hard acelaration the front of the rear end wants to come up , they help keep it in place . They will stop wheel hop , & help keep a good pinion angle....Lew
Oh yeah, thanks. I forgot about axle wrap because I never get to drive anything where that's even a remote possibility
 
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Old May 13, 2010 | 12:15 PM
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ive got the exact same traction bar on my truck from jc whitney. it works great, i noticed a big difference in wheel hop. well worth the money in my opinion.

***and yes they will fit a 2wd, mine is 2x4
 

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do you really need traction bars?

What is the cut off for needing or not needing traction bars? Is it a matter of total torque and horsepower output? I hear all the time: "I need traction bars." or: "I don't think you really need traction bars". But where is the general dividing line? I was wondering if I need them or not but can't really find a clear answer.
 
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