Traction Bars...
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Traction Bars... On a Lowered L?
Well Since I snapped my driveshaft due to axle wrap I am guessing? I think its time for some traction bars. I am thinking about using the Truck Traks since my truck is lowered and I do not think the others will fit right? I did a few searches and saw different opinions.
How do you guys liek the truck traks? Anyone with a dropped L running them or another type?
How do you guys liek the truck traks? Anyone with a dropped L running them or another type?
Last edited by ICULOKN; 01-27-2002 at 03:02 PM.
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We can do lowered trucks now too. I've done a lot of work getting the angle correct for the Hotchkis and Roush stuff. I con't know of anyone having driveshaft problems after installing Truck-Traks. Even running true slicks.
Check the yoke on the driveshaft you will you will probably see signs of contact on the outside. That is if you can find the yoke after that.
Here is a picture of the adaptors. The Roush adaptors are a little different.
Check the yoke on the driveshaft you will you will probably see signs of contact on the outside. That is if you can find the yoke after that.
Here is a picture of the adaptors. The Roush adaptors are a little different.
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Originally posted by Jay Lincoln
Congratualtions on your new best Dan. I'm glad we could be a help. You haven't had any driveshaft related issues have you.
You race quite a bit, and I just wanted to keep up with the product and customers.
Congratualtions on your new best Dan. I'm glad we could be a help. You haven't had any driveshaft related issues have you.
You race quite a bit, and I just wanted to keep up with the product and customers.
Jay, I haven't checked the d/s or U-joints. Would you be more specific as to what to look for and where?
Btw. I do have a drive shaft loop on--since I was in the 14s .
Dan
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Next time you are under the truck, check to see if there is any evidence that the driveshaft has been hitting the rear end yoke.
It would be scarring the yoke. I check mine periodically, and it is perfect. I do run more clearance between the snubber and the spring.
These things really do reduce the rotation of the rear, but don't effect the spring action.
It would be scarring the yoke. I check mine periodically, and it is perfect. I do run more clearance between the snubber and the spring.
These things really do reduce the rotation of the rear, but don't effect the spring action.
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LIGHTNING ROD / Odin's Wrath
I also have the 2 in. rear drop. I installed the Truck Tracs Thursday and have way to much clearance between the snubber and the spring. Was able to close the gap some but not enough. Did you guys have to use shims or spacers to get your snubber clearance down to 1 1/2 to 1 1/4 in. I've talk with Jay about this and he suggested his spacer kit. I need to close this gap up at least another 3/4 in.
Just wondering if you had this problem and how you solved it. At the track yesterday they were not even touching the springs.
Thanks.
I also have the 2 in. rear drop. I installed the Truck Tracs Thursday and have way to much clearance between the snubber and the spring. Was able to close the gap some but not enough. Did you guys have to use shims or spacers to get your snubber clearance down to 1 1/2 to 1 1/4 in. I've talk with Jay about this and he suggested his spacer kit. I need to close this gap up at least another 3/4 in.
Just wondering if you had this problem and how you solved it. At the track yesterday they were not even touching the springs.
Thanks.
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Ground clearance should not be a problem. The Truck-Traks are not visible from the side (only through the wheelwell) due to the bodywork.
I think Y2K had them on his truck at the races. If you didn't see them, I guess they were not too low.
At stock height on my truck, they have 8" of clearance at the front.
They do not hang down much in front like the Lakewood bars that you see on older Mustangs and Camaros
Here is a picture of my truck from the side.
I think Y2K had them on his truck at the races. If you didn't see them, I guess they were not too low.
At stock height on my truck, they have 8" of clearance at the front.
They do not hang down much in front like the Lakewood bars that you see on older Mustangs and Camaros
Here is a picture of my truck from the side.