Towing with traction bars??

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Apr 11, 2011 | 01:25 AM

Lange503

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Towing with traction bars??

can i tow with a set of traction bars? or should i just get the ones that can un-bolt so i can take them off, i dont want to bind anything up, i'm FAR from a suspension guy

so any help and input is appreciated

Apr 13, 2011 | 06:26 PM

Lange503

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bump......

Apr 14, 2011 | 07:48 PM

zach_west

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i'd like to know this 2

Apr 14, 2011 | 08:46 PM

chrisf97305

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If you have your traction bars set up right there should be no binding at all. You want your traction bars on when towing. Thats when you put the most power down to the ground.

Apr 14, 2011 | 09:03 PM

Red_Rattler

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Yes you can. The best setup for it is to make the bars so they are close to the same angle as the driveshaft

Apr 14, 2011 | 09:25 PM

zach_west

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i'll have to make mine while i get my motor together.

Apr 15, 2011 | 11:02 AM

Lange503

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ok thanks guys, i was thinking about getting the Rize ones, i really like the looks of them, i not only want them to help with traction but to give some appearance too