Conflicting Rear Suspension mods...
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01-13-2010 | 11:19 PM
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01-13-2010 | 11:20 PM
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That is what I think too, I love the ride and flex the deavers have; but have had hell with that company. First trying to get these leaf packs took 2 months, now I want bigger and they won't build anything over 6".
IOR- I'll let ya know when the time comes. If you go that route I may have to buy those Rize blocks off ya
IOR- I'll let ya know when the time comes. If you go that route I may have to buy those Rize blocks off ya
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01-13-2010 | 11:20 PM
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no he did not. I tried asking again in his other thread but he didnt answer so im prob gonna shoot a pm over too him about it. I know its gonna be crazy haha almost should just wait and save for an sas but oh well. The rize lifts are just beautiful too look at on trucks. Yeah it would be 12+3+2 
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01-13-2010 | 11:26 PM
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I joke around about a supercharger getting me back to "stock numbers"
BUT a S/C is a serious project for this year, of course I say that every year like a resolution and then end up dabbling in other projects the entire year
I can say I have put more into getting there already this year 
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01-13-2010 | 11:52 PM
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I dont see why you couldnt make your own traction bars, there isnt much to a traction bar to be functional, but pretty is another thing. I also think that depending on your offset of your wheels you may be able to squeeze the Tbars between the leafs and the wheels, and then mount outside the frame rail up top on a custom bracket.
But I agree with that less block means less Ubolt tension which means you should have much less axle wrap if any.
But I agree with that less block means less Ubolt tension which means you should have much less axle wrap if any.
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01-14-2010 | 12:29 AM
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Ive looked at the specs for the rize traction bars and it looks as if you could flip the bar and use rod ends and mounting bracket so that it mounts right below the axel than above. you would be looking at an upside down rize logo tho! lol Plus rize's design is flawed and dont let me loose you here but they need to have the bars mounted to both the top and bottom of the axel in order to eliminate axel wrap, if its only mounted on one side with a floating mechanism (rize FLOATING traction bars) it will allow the axel to twist thust defeating the purpose of the traction bars! I am in the process of building my own traction bars and I have been through much trial and error.
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01-14-2010 | 02:45 AM
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01-14-2010 | 05:15 AM
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01-14-2010 | 08:59 AM
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01-14-2010 | 11:30 AM
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they are going for about $1200 or so here is a link to a site that sells them as an option http://www.truckaddons.com/Catalog/s..._ford_f150.htm
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01-14-2010 | 01:27 PM
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Ive looked at the specs for the rize traction bars and it looks as if you could flip the bar and use rod ends and mounting bracket so that it mounts right below the axel than above. you would be looking at an upside down rize logo tho! lol Plus rize's design is flawed and dont let me loose you here but they need to have the bars mounted to both the top and bottom of the axel in order to eliminate axel wrap, if its only mounted on one side with a floating mechanism (rize FLOATING traction bars) it will allow the axel to twist thust defeating the purpose of the traction bars! I am in the process of building my own traction bars and I have been through much trial and error.
I don't know much about traction bars, but as you stated I don't understand how these could control axle wrap. Like the ones you have built I think you would need a rigid setup to stop/prevent it. I really only wanted them for the looks; ever since they said they where building them I was determined to get a set. It seems cheaper to buy a superduty set for a CC/SB and just fab them to work, at least they are under 1k...I think i'm leaning towards an all spring setup at the moment. The total for springs OTD is 1020.00
The cheapest I found Rize trac bars was for 1100 at rocky mountain suspension or something. when I called to see if they had any (Rize said places that keep stock in there parts might still have some) she said no they where on a 4-week backorder. I let her know she may want to check on that
Some place in New York called RMS offroad got the last 3 Rize had till they make more. Unfortunately they have not answered the phone or returned emails yet..
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01-16-2010 | 01:44 AM
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Pulled the trigger on 10" National springs today, so anyone interested in the Deaver stuff watch for it to go up for sale next month sometime. I have a 3 week wait while National moves, then I'm the first build in the new shop I'm very impressed with National so far; very friendly, knowledgeable, and reasonable!
Also found out some interesting stuff about Deaver and why they refused to build the springs I wanted.
I'm very impressed with National so far; very friendly, knowledgeable, and reasonable! Also found out some interesting stuff about Deaver and why they refused to build the springs I wanted.