Thanks that answered a few important questions directly I had a hard time finding, I'm doing solid mount 2" .250 wall dom tube on my cc dually. I was up in the air once I saw the recoil and thought the same but wasn't sure.
So what would best for me to run ladders bars or traction bars i have a 2013 chevy 1500 silverado 4x4 I have a 7.5 rough country vertex lift with 24x14 on 35 tires
As a new 6” lift guy it’s required to have traction bars , I’ve always had 4” and it wasn’t as big an issue, but over 4” is absolutely an issue with drivability .
Thanks for the video! I have a 2023 Ford F-150 Rocky Ridge on 22in rims with a 6in lift. I plan on adding a Ford Performance Whipple. I love the look of the ladder bars but I want what’s best for my truck. So with that being said, should I go ladder bars or traction bars?
The traction bars mount on the bottom of the axle because the bottom of the axle is what is moving forward and up. The top of the axle is more of a pivot point rather than actual movement.
@@bradthomas4168 You have to drill your own holes, and it depends on how long they are, some mount somewhere in the middle of the truck and some are really short and mount further back.
@@bradthomas4168 depends on what style you like, whether the tubular or ladder bar style, length, weld on vs bolt on etc. Longhorn fab, rough country, mcgaughys, bds, procomp are ones I'm aware of for non 2500 applications although I'm sure there's more.
I am in the process of a 1978 C20 2wd long wheelbase build, that is receiving a 400 LS stage 2 low lift truck cam, FItech injection, behind a sm465 4 speed manual, in place of the original 1978 350, with. With the HP and torque increase along with planning on a set of wide 20s on 35s with the HD spring coil and block lift, but still wanting to utilize the truck for work and play. The rear is a cooperate 14 bolt HD rear end with 4.10 gear ratio, and as a long wheel base on a truck quickly approaching 50 years old, what traction bars would you recommend to keep the rear end centered and planted
Dude you’re the MAN!!!!!🤙🏼💪🏼 You were definitely on point. Your insight on this issue helped me with the right decision I needed to make on my truck. Thanx!!!!! Btw, this video made me a life time Subscriber to your channel. Keep those information video coming!!!!
Don’t know if this is the right place to ask this question but, my 2015 Ford F-350 is leveled 2.5 inches I pull a 44 foot 20,000 pound toy hauler that’s with all out gear inside not dry weight and it’s a rounded up number. Truck does fine but would a set of BDS recoil traction bars help with some of the sway. I also have air bags on the rear, this is where the majority of the sway is coming from. At 70 psi which is perfectly level I get tons of sway from the rear due to the fact the air bag is taking on 99% of the load and the overloads aren’t being used. 65psi fixes this issue just so we are clear but does have a small amount of squat. If you’ve read this far I appreciate it, second part that’s somewhat related, I’ve seen the icon 2.5-3 inch coil over conversation kit that I absolutely love would the traction bars help with that kit, and also would that kit even allow me to continue towing like I do but with better ride quality, and 35inch tires. Running a fuel cleaver 20x10 with a 295R60 now I believe. Not by my truck. Again any help would be appreciated.
I'm thinking on getting some for my 08 super duty ladder traction bars from rough country 0"-3". I have a 1.5" leveling coil springs and rough country shocks, steering dampener, track bar from rough country. For the money I think it'll work and match my whole rough country suspension.
So are you saying that a tube with urethane bushings on both ends are worthless? I'm asking because mine has an Heim joint on one end (frame) and urethane on the axel end? Thanks.
So I have a 4.5 lift and have some rear-end bounce going on when I'm on concrete but not pavement trying to find a solution to fix? Also my truck is a 2002 Silverado 2500hd crew cab long bed with a 8.1L big block 496
Do you know what would cause a lifted truck to not be able to fix the positive camber? My passenger side won’t and they couldn’t figure it out at alignment shop
"ladder bars" as you call them. thats incorrect, you mount one, in the center or close as possible and the front mounts to a shackle like a leaf spring, then theres no bind cuz it can move for and backwards but still go up and down fine but not rotate the axle at all
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Thanks that answered a few important questions directly I had a hard time finding, I'm doing solid mount 2" .250 wall dom tube on my cc dually. I was up in the air once I saw the recoil and thought the same but wasn't sure.
So what would best for me to run ladders bars or traction bars i have a 2013 chevy 1500 silverado 4x4
I have a 7.5 rough country vertex lift with 24x14 on 35 tires
As a new 6” lift guy it’s required to have traction bars , I’ve always had 4” and it wasn’t as big an issue, but over 4” is absolutely an issue with drivability .
Thanks for the video! I have a 2023 Ford F-150 Rocky Ridge on 22in rims with a 6in lift. I plan on adding a Ford Performance Whipple. I love the look of the ladder bars but I want what’s best for my truck. So with that being said, should I go ladder bars or traction bars?
The traction bars mount on the bottom of the axle because the bottom of the axle is what is moving forward and up. The top of the axle is more of a pivot point rather than actual movement.
Where do they mount on the frame? Is there pre drilled holes from factory or make own?
@@bradthomas4168 You have to drill your own holes, and it depends on how long they are, some mount somewhere in the middle of the truck and some are really short and mount further back.
@@jake_ruhl ok another question , who makes them for my setup?
@@bradthomas4168 depends on what style you like, whether the tubular or ladder bar style, length, weld on vs bolt on etc. Longhorn fab, rough country, mcgaughys, bds, procomp are ones I'm aware of for non 2500 applications although I'm sure there's more.
I am in the process of a 1978 C20 2wd long wheelbase build, that is receiving a 400 LS stage 2 low lift truck cam, FItech injection, behind a sm465 4 speed manual, in place of the original 1978 350, with. With the HP and torque increase along with planning on a set of wide 20s on 35s with the HD spring coil and block lift, but still wanting to utilize the truck for work and play. The rear is a cooperate 14 bolt HD rear end with 4.10 gear ratio, and as a long wheel base on a truck quickly approaching 50 years old, what traction bars would you recommend to keep the rear end centered and planted
Dude you’re the MAN!!!!!🤙🏼💪🏼
You were definitely on point.
Your insight on this issue helped me with the right decision I needed to make on my truck.
Thanx!!!!!
Btw, this video made me a life time Subscriber to your channel.
Keep those information video coming!!!!
I have a 2004 f150 4x4 crew cab .what length do you suggest and what brand do you suggest i should get
Don’t know if this is the right place to ask this question but, my 2015 Ford F-350 is leveled 2.5 inches I pull a 44 foot 20,000 pound toy hauler that’s with all out gear inside not dry weight and it’s a rounded up number. Truck does fine but would a set of BDS recoil traction bars help with some of the sway. I also have air bags on the rear, this is where the majority of the sway is coming from. At 70 psi which is perfectly level I get tons of sway from the rear due to the fact the air bag is taking on 99% of the load and the overloads aren’t being used. 65psi fixes this issue just so we are clear but does have a small amount of squat. If you’ve read this far I appreciate it, second part that’s somewhat related, I’ve seen the icon 2.5-3 inch coil over conversation kit that I absolutely love would the traction bars help with that kit, and also would that kit even allow me to continue towing like I do but with better ride quality, and 35inch tires. Running a fuel cleaver 20x10 with a 295R60 now I believe. Not by my truck. Again any help would be appreciated.
I'm thinking on getting some for my 08 super duty ladder traction bars from rough country 0"-3". I have a 1.5" leveling coil springs and rough country shocks, steering dampener, track bar from rough country. For the money I think it'll work and match my whole rough country suspension.
Nice video! Do you guys offer traction bars for a Chevy Express van with a Quigley 4x4 conversion?
Hey I have 2wd Dodge ram with 40s,with a 10inch lift,I was wondering how long do I need to get traction bars
Luv this channel.
Is this a good option for a stock height rig offroad? I find i hop a lot on soft trails and sand hills even with a load in the bed.
So are you saying that a tube with urethane bushings on both ends are worthless? I'm asking because mine has an Heim joint on one end (frame) and urethane on the axel end? Thanks.
So I have a 4.5 lift and have some rear-end bounce going on when I'm on concrete but not pavement trying to find a solution to fix? Also my truck is a 2002 Silverado 2500hd crew cab long bed with a 8.1L big block 496
I've seen short bars and long bars.
Which is better for diesel pickups?
Longer the better
Do you know if theres any available for the 3rd gen tacomas?
Holy smokes that’s my OBS at 1:15.
Hey what's up with your sweatshirt SD Wheels is one company and custom offsets is another are you guys related in any way
Do you know what would cause a lifted truck to not be able to fix the positive camber? My passenger side won’t and they couldn’t figure it out at alignment shop
What’s the difference with this and trailing arms?
Are there traction bars for superlift 6.5" lifts?
Went to website, no traction bars for 04 fx4 6" lift .. if any can you give me a part # !?
Are Rough Country traction bars good? Asking for a friend lol.
Yes is good
Can I lift my truck like 2 inches if the trac bars are already installed
Did you ever find out? 😂 I am looking at these and wondering the exact same thing.
Can these options be put on smaller trucks such as the Ram 1500
Yes
That’s what I wanted to know
"ladder bars" as you call them. thats incorrect, you mount one, in the center or close as possible and the front mounts to a shackle like a leaf spring, then theres no bind cuz it can move for and backwards but still go up and down fine but not rotate the axle at all
Really?
You have no clue what you are talking about
This guy looks like you found him under a bridge and he smells really bad.
😂