does anyone else get alot of wheel hop when taking off?? who makes good traction bars that will fit a 98 f150??

 

Check out:
http://www.gorancho.com/traction.htm
I also think that Superlift makes traction bars.

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2000z71 7-8in Superlift 3/4 ton torsion bars, 3in PA body lift, CST rear dual shock kit w/ Rancho 9000s, 35in BF Muds and tons of other cool mods!

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Rancho does not make a kit for our f-150's.

You can however make a kit work. I did this. Had them chromed. 99% absolutely sure it works. One thing is you have to flip (change) the u-bolts and backing plate. The skid plate on your gas tank can also cause a little problem. Rancho #'s are 5585 and 6723. Contact PG series trucks.
www.pgseriestrucks.com They are the ones who did this.

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'98 Ford F-150 S/C ORP
4.6L, 3.55LS, AT,
Teal with silver two-tone
Delta Flow 40-Series Flowmaster with dual rear exit, Hypertech Power Programmer, Clear Corners, Clear Taillights(before ticket), AirForce One FIPK, Superwhite head and fog lights, Billet Grille w/ bumper insert, Lighted Logo on grille, Westin PCS nerf bars, Granatelli MAS, JL Audio Stealthbox w/ two 8's, Pioneer 3-way 6x9's, two Kicker Amps
4.10LS, 5" RCD lift, 3" Performance Accessories 3" body lift, Gap Guards, Chrome Traction Bars (Rancho), 16x10 Eagle 1439's, 315-75/16 Pro Comp A/T

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=1434673&a=10754263

 

I also have a wheel hop issue and this is where I am going. www.calvertracing.com This system was mounted on a 98STX and has been used by some of the guys on the Lightning board. Try a search on Cal Tracs for the threads. Hope this helps!

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[This message has been edited by Flats Man (edited 02-28-2001).]

 

what makes this happen? weak springs?

 

I know that dropping the rear 4 inches and flattening out the leaf springs certainly doesen't help!

 

Well i raised my truck back up, 2 inches. so it is only lowered 2inches in the front and 2 inches on the back now.. but it still does it..and its always done it..

 

I am working on it and will be ordering Cal Tracs soon. After the install, I will post the results.
4ord_man, do you have a limited slip diff? Have you tried lowering the rear tire pressure? Could you post your profile? I check your profile but there was no info on your truck.

[This message has been edited by Flats Man (edited 03-01-2001).]

 

RCD offers traction bars.


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2000z71 7-8in Superlift 3/4 ton torsion bars, 3in PA body lift, CST rear dual shock kit w/ Rancho 9000s, 35in BF Muds and tons of other cool mods!

www.geocities.com/y2kboti

IN MEMORY OF DALE EARNHARDT

 

its a 98, 4.6,SC,auto,3.73 gears LS, 16 inch rims- stock tires

 

4ord_man,

If you decide to get trac bars, your decision will most likely come down to how you want them to look. RCD's are diamond shaped as seen in the picture. Pro Comp are twin tubular, and rancho are single tubular. All of these will fit, without a lift.

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'98 Ford F-150 S/C ORP
4.6L, 3.55LS, AT,
Teal with silver two-tone
Delta Flow 40-Series Flowmaster with dual rear exit, Hypertech Power Programmer, Clear Corners, Clear Taillights(before ticket), AirForce One FIPK, Superwhite head and fog lights, Billet Grille w/ bumper insert, Lighted Logo on grille, Westin PCS nerf bars, Granatelli MAS, JL Audio Stealthbox w/ two 8's, Pioneer 3-way 6x9's, two Kicker Amps
4.10LS, 5" RCD lift, 3" Performance Accessories 3" body lift, Gap Guards, Chrome Traction Bars (Rancho), 16x10 Eagle 1439's, 315-75/16 Pro Comp A/T

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=1434673&a=10754263

 

y2k, how much did those cost? where did you get them?

 

I'm not sure and I don't have them I just know that RCD offers the traction bars. I spoke to one of their reps a few months ago and the Grand Opening of ORU's new location but they didn't have a price and I have inquired since them. My best guess would be $300-400.

I'm going to have some custom traction bars built. They will be similar to the Rancho bars. I mean the will be tubular, probably and 1-2inches in diameter and be powdercoated black but not in the near future. I have some other mods first.

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2000z71 7-8in Superlift 3/4 ton torsion bars, 3in PA body lift, CST rear dual shock kit w/ Rancho 9000s, 35in BF Muds and tons of other cool mods!

www.geocities.com/y2kboti

IN MEMORY OF DALE EARNHARDT

 

Here is a picture of the Cal Tracs. Retail is $319 on their web site.

 

I had this problem also.The Rancho traction bars took care of it perfectly.You can see them at http:community.webtv.net/kingdino71/TheKingsCourtyard

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1999 Ford F150 Sport XL