How are the Truck-Trak Traction Bars??
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11-14-2002, 11:15 PM
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11-15-2002, 12:52 AM
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Silver 2002. Like Sal said. When I was origionally looking for traction for my truck, I decided that I wanted something that could be used everyday on my truck. My truck currently has 60,500 miles and is a little over 2 years old. I have been running the Truck-Traks since April 2001, or about 42,000 miles.
I didn't want rattling or any additional stiffness which can be a by product of a traction bar that is hooked directly to the chassis. The slapper bar fits this bill. So I built a set for myself that fit the Lightning, and would withstand the daily use over the beaten industrial roads of LA, that I travel every day.
Pretty soon, I had several inquiries about building sets for other people. The rest is history.
The beauty of the slapper bar, is there is no connection between the traction bar and the chassis, until you need it (acceleration). You take the rotation of the rear end under that acceleration, and use it to provide lift to the front of the truck. The lift will transfer weight to the rear, there it is most needed.
I don't know of anyone who has broken a driveshaft since adding Truck-Traks.
Cliff, I don't know if they can be re-powder coated. I'll check for you. Maybe there is someone closer who can do it.
BTW, please inspect them for any structural damage. I would like to see how they fared in the accident. They did stay on the truck didn't they? If so, you might consider installing some new hardware. It probably got stretched, and will be weakened.
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I didn't want rattling or any additional stiffness which can be a by product of a traction bar that is hooked directly to the chassis. The slapper bar fits this bill. So I built a set for myself that fit the Lightning, and would withstand the daily use over the beaten industrial roads of LA, that I travel every day.
Pretty soon, I had several inquiries about building sets for other people. The rest is history.
The beauty of the slapper bar, is there is no connection between the traction bar and the chassis, until you need it (acceleration). You take the rotation of the rear end under that acceleration, and use it to provide lift to the front of the truck. The lift will transfer weight to the rear, there it is most needed.
I don't know of anyone who has broken a driveshaft since adding Truck-Traks.
Cliff, I don't know if they can be re-powder coated. I'll check for you. Maybe there is someone closer who can do it.
BTW, please inspect them for any structural damage. I would like to see how they fared in the accident. They did stay on the truck didn't they? If so, you might consider installing some new hardware. It probably got stretched, and will be weakened.
Email me!
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11-15-2002, 02:57 AM
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Ok I know these are a little different but I cant shell out the $ for truk-traks so lemme know what you guys think. I need something to plant my wheels on the ground because after my drop and wheels I get wheel hop and axle wrap really bad!btw I have a 99 reg cab xlt 5.4 w/ a 3/4 drop and 02 L wheels w/ the factory f1s
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