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Received my James Duff Traction Bars - Installation Saturday

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Old Aug 17, 2006
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Received my James Duff Traction Bars - Installation Saturday

I finally got my traction bars. Now it is time to get them installed this Saturday. I'm also going to get some strong wire and further secure my efan to the radiator for added security. Should make for a fun day of modding. :)
 
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Old Aug 18, 2006
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good luck! pics when you get them done!
 
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Old Aug 18, 2006
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you'll love 'em man.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2006
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thats what i forgot about...(have had mine in a box for months and months now...)
 
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Old Aug 18, 2006
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the hardest part of installing the traction bars is probably drilling the 3 small holes in the front hanger, other wise is a very easy install and you will notice a difference!
 
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Old Aug 18, 2006
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Just use the right strength drill, good bit and the drilling should be a breeze.

Use vise grips or clamps to hold on the bracket so you know where to drill.

Good luck! Have fun!
 
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Old Aug 18, 2006
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I was looking over the instructions...the hardest part for me (I say this now) is making sure I have all the hardware installed correctly. I have titanium drill bits and will be charging up my drill tonight :)
 
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Originally Posted by pastfinder
I was looking over the instructions...the hardest part for me (I say this now) is making sure I have all the hardware installed correctly. I have titanium drill bits and will be charging up my drill tonight :)
i don't know what drill you have, but the wired ones worked for me better than the battery-powered ones. But i guess they make batter-powered drills really powerful now?
 
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Old Aug 18, 2006
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i don't know what drill you have, but the wired ones worked for me better than the battery-powered ones. But i guess they make batter-powered drills really powerful now?
yea, I had wired...and a colbalt drill bit...went through like butter.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2006
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I want to order a set how much are they?
 
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Old Aug 18, 2006
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they were 89 last i knew. like 108 shipped.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2006
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I really, really recommend the DeWalt Cobalt drill bits... they drill through heavy metal... never used Ti bits, tho.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2006
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I have a Craftsman 19.2 Volt cordless...it gets the job done for me.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2006
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they were 89 last i knew. like 108 shipped.
thats a pretty good deal... i should get some for when i do my axle swap
 
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Old Aug 19, 2006
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Installed...photos will be posted later...it's hot here in TX.
 
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