Thanks for all the replies.
I'll add a little more information to the traction bars. The actual cost is $50.00 bucks!! I thought I'd pay him $70.00 so he buys the bolts and rubber stoppers. After all the work, then have shipped to me for installation. I wish I had taken a picture of the bars installed on the '87. The bars extend forward and back of the axel. Travel lenght on the front is less than 2.5 inches before the stopper would touch the leaf spring. I'm not sure about the back side. The bars are made from tubular steel. The tube steel is 3 to 4 inches square. I really only want the traction bars for looks. Since I have a roll pan installed, you can virtually see the entire axel very clear.
The locker issue is something different. My truck is only 2WD so I'm adding the slip/locker on the rear. The PowerTrax no slip system is one of my top choices. I would not put a locker on the front of a 4WD unless I was doing some deep sand or heavy snow driving. Very slow driving is required for front end lockers.
------------------
gchemist
1983 Custom Truck
TX Plates: "BAD BOW"
http://www.geocities.com/abetterchemist/