Homemade traction bars.
Diesel Bomber
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From: Nebraska Panhandle
I never argue my point or try to prove a bunch a scientific formulas wrong, I'm just not that smart. I don't pretend to have any great knowledge of anything and have always been the first to admit when it when I'm shown to be wrong. all I offer what I've learned and experienced in my 40 some years of experience in the ag industry and 10 plus years in the trailer business.
I've fixed many a trailers and hitches due to bolt failure of grade 8's that have exploded and shattered. I've seen grade 5's rust through and even been cut through, but never have seen one just snap in these applications.
But to each there own, doesn't always have to be a right and wrong, just different ways of doing the same things.
I've fixed many a trailers and hitches due to bolt failure of grade 8's that have exploded and shattered. I've seen grade 5's rust through and even been cut through, but never have seen one just snap in these applications.
But to each there own, doesn't always have to be a right and wrong, just different ways of doing the same things.
Last edited by kazairl; Oct 4, 2010 at 10:14 AM.
. isnt the best but it works.
Diesel Bomber
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Grade 8 being inferior to grade 5 in any way, shape or form is an old wive's tale. Always use grade 8 for any application where you anticipate high load or strength requirement.
Suspension bind is what's causing it to seem to ride rougher.
Suspension bind is what's causing it to seem to ride rougher.
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Diesel Wrench
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From: Marble Falls, Tx
Ya thats what i figured, sure launches alot better that wheel hop got scary!
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Diesel Wrench
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To be honest i dont know what diameter the inside of the pipe is. I didnt even measure that. I know overall they are 56" long. The top link i just cut in half and then slid it into the pipe like you said. The tubing is pretty thick i would say 3/16s, it maybe overkill but thats all i could find to fit the top link in.
