Anyone know a good length to build traction bars at for a extended cab short bed truck? Ive heard 5' and 6' are common.


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https://www.dieselbombers.com/transf...bar-build.html

Check that out, and maybe shoot Chad a PM about his progress.

 

sent chad a pm, no reply yet. i did find this website, and i think im gonna build them at 5ft.

Traction Bars

 

i built mine at the same angle as my driveshaft and have good sucsess. you are not only limiting axle wrap but you will be putting lots of stress on the bars and joints in street applications. hitting pot holes and such as one wheel drops the other side will do the opposite -obviously but think about what the bars are trying to do ones trying to get smaller and one is trying to get longer.

 

i went by the drive shaft angle when i was taking messurements, and 5ft seemed too look just right. i know you have a reg cab long bed, but what how long are your bars? and do you have any pics of how there mounted?

 

i will have to measure them. i can take some for you. the front mounts are in the process of being reengineered. the rear mount is a plate that goes on the u-bolts, super simple no welding.

 

ok thanks!