Do traction bars help with traction?
Traction bars are a solid bar on either side of the axle that connects to the frame with heim joints. This allows the suspension to still function properly while preventing axle wrap. Traction bars make sure all the torque is applied to the wheels and helps keep you going straight down the road without slipping.
Do traction bars replace leaf springs?
Traction bars keep the axle from twisting backwards while it forces the drive wheels to turn forwards, completely eliminating leaf spring windup, and keeping the rear drive wheels forced down to the pavement for superior traction.
Are traction bars universal?
Rubber snubbers, U-bolts and installation hardware is included. These Lakewood heavy duty traction bars are manufactured from powder-coated steel and are universal and 30″ in length.
What size traction bars do I need?
Crew Cab Short Beds (CCSB) Use the 70-Inch Traction bars for stock height. If over 4 Inches of lift you will want the 75-Inch Traction bars. Extended Cab Short Bed (ECSB) Will also use the 70-Inch Traction bars for stock height. If over 4 Inches of lift you will want the 75-Inch Traction bars.
Are traction bars good for off road?
A properly installed traction bar will prolong the life of your drivetrain and suspension components in addition to increasing traction both on and off road.
What is axle wrap?
Axle wrap is when your rear axle tries to roll the opposite direction your tires are spinning sometimes causing axle hop. It’s only a problem under hard acceleration, or when spinning the rear tires. The leaf springs will bend with axle to a certain point then they will snap back to there original form.
What is the assassin leaf spring traction bar?
Leaf Spring Traction Bars (Assassin) Leaf Spring Traction Device Made In the USA. The “Assassin” leaf spring traction device was designed from a clean sheet of paper. With the increases in engine horsepower and the lack of new designed leaf spring traction devices, the “Assassin” was designed specifically to handle today’s high horsepower engines.
Which is the best traction bar on the market?
Calvert Racing CALTRACS traction bars are the highest quality available on the market. Calvert Racing suspension products are mostly bolt-on kits that require no modification of your stock suspension system, but will improve performance drastically. CALTRACS remove the chances for spring wrap-up.
Do you need a slapper bar for a traction bar?
The thicker middle part of the spring helps prevent spring wrap-up. You still need some sort of slapper bar or a set of CalTracs traction bars to stiffen up the front half of the spring.
Where is the gap between the traction bar and the spring?
A gap is left between the snubber on the front end of the traction bar and the spring. The gap can be different on either side before slapping the frame (or the front of the spring depending upon the style in use), thus creating preload.