traction bars
#1
traction bars
I saw some other threads about the jd traction bars and i want to get some but my question is once i get my 4" super lift will they work with that. and if anyone has them post pics if you can from where the mount to the spring plate and to the frame. And where can i get them.
#3
I'm prety sure 4wheelparts would have them and/or be able to order them, any offroad shop like that.
I'm pretty sure they'd work with a 4" lift, you'd just have to mount them a bit further back on the frame to accomodate for the lower mounting point on the axle when the rear lift is put on. You wouldn't have to drop the gas tank to put 'em on, but it might be tricky with it there. Ask Jason (RngPrerunner), he's had some before and could walk you through the install and tell you what all you'd need/need to do. As for flexing, I would think that they would definitely limit your rear suspensions' movement, as they are meant for reducing axle-wrap and keeping the power on the ground, so I would see that as a restriction, but I never flex and I've never used them before so I wouldn't know.
I'm pretty sure they'd work with a 4" lift, you'd just have to mount them a bit further back on the frame to accomodate for the lower mounting point on the axle when the rear lift is put on. You wouldn't have to drop the gas tank to put 'em on, but it might be tricky with it there. Ask Jason (RngPrerunner), he's had some before and could walk you through the install and tell you what all you'd need/need to do. As for flexing, I would think that they would definitely limit your rear suspensions' movement, as they are meant for reducing axle-wrap and keeping the power on the ground, so I would see that as a restriction, but I never flex and I've never used them before so I wouldn't know.
#4
ill see if i can find my post with my pics of the install. i dont see why you wouldnt be able to run them as the superlift kit raises the rear by blocks right? so i dont think it would effect the installation of them. but you will have to modify the axle bracket, as posted by bob in the link below, as you have an 8.8 31 spline axle, which the bracket is only "made" to bolt directly to a 7.5/8.8 28 spline axle. other than that, everything is straight in.
Last edited by got-dirty; 08-29-2005 at 04:14 PM.
#5
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Originally Posted by Michael
They were no more than $50 if i remember correct. I can post a link later or you can find them on the James duff site.
gotcha covered
but since the popularity of these has risen, so has the price.
James Duff Traction Bars
They are now $89, i dont remember if i bought tehm for $89 or $79, but either way, well worth it!!!
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