what is the best way to build them so as to not put the suspension in a bind then? im wondering because i want to build a set for my truck.

 

put a shackle at the front end of the bar. that way it can still move with the suspension, but the bar will stop it from rotating. doing this though u will need an aditional bar going from the lower link to the top side of axle also.

 

The best way would be to back half the truck and install a 4-link with coilovers - if you're serious about drag racing, that is.

Only other practical method is a Caltrac-type system. A shackle with a solid rear mount helps, but still won't eliminate suspension bind.

 

Mount a shackle on the other side of the leaf spring. That way the axle follows the path of the traction bar.

 

My setup will be fine, ive done it a few times and the guys have been running them for over a year now. No problems not one, if your a good welder you should have no problem, only thing i would suggest is put a big nut on the end of the trac bar. So you dont scratch your paint when you adjust them.

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Alot of guys are "serious" and have not done that and still run great times. Alot of people want to drive their truck to the track and drive it home after.

 

Im looking more for building mine for sled pulling in the futuure

 

Sled pullers typically use bars like that and block the suspension.

 

They also need to be longer then mine.

 

Sweet thanks for the info guys

 

looks good and saved money