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Old 03-23-2009
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traction bar + flip kit question

do the james duff traction bars work with an axle that has been flipped?
if not, what companies make one that does
 
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no they wont....because they mount to the "W" shaped leaf spring plate that is placed below the axle when flipping the axle.

How bad is the wheel hope on a rear fliped truck? i mean really....spring under helps A WHOLE LOT in the traction and wheel hop department.
 
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there are other types of traction bars for spring under axles

like this

 
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there are other types of traction bars for spring under axles

like this

something similar might work.....that one pictured wont...the ubolt design is what screws ya.
 
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yeah i know that one wont work but that idea
 
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i havent lowered my truck yet
i just wanted to know

thanks guys
 
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yep no problem
 
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