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Is it worth getting these on my rear end when I already have bilsteins? Will it be too stiff?
 
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The traction bars wont stiffen up the ride. Their only job is to keep the axle from twisting(axle wrap).
 
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Traction bars just stop axle wrap I dont think that would mess with the shocks
 
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Originally Posted by Prerunner-Ranger
Is it worth getting these on my rear end when I already have bilsteins? Will it be too stiff?
Yes, they're worth installing. No, they wont effect the stiffness of the ride quality.

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Thanks guys.
 
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I went on his website and he doesnt have my truck listed for this product, anyone wanna help me out please :) thanks
 
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I need to install mine they been in my garage for about a year! lol
 
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I went on his website and he doesnt have my truck listed for this product, anyone wanna help me out please :) thanks
Part number 5306 ($99.95) includes brackets for the 28 and 31 spline axles.

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I need to install mine they been in my garage for about a year! lol
I have had mine for 4 months under my bed.
 
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they are worth every penny... especially if you are lifted
 
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I've never used them or had them, but theoretically it's a much safer ride with lift blocks on the rear. I'm scared to ride in lifted trucks with out them bcuz it just seems so unstable.
 
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do it.
 
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Originally Posted by fddriver02
Part number 5306 ($99.95) includes brackets for the 28 and 31 spline axles.



I have had mine for 4 months under my bed.
thank you sir :)
 
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Originally Posted by Prerunner-Ranger
Is it worth getting these on my rear end when I already have bilsteins? Will it be too stiff?
I have a set of RCD long link traction bars for sale... they are more than the James duff bars, but ALOT stronger. PM me if you're interested
 
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