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BLOWN72 · 11-14-2011, 02:24 PM

Looking for some traction bars for my trucks. I've had them on plunty of my cars and they always did a good job. I was wondering if anyone is using them and which brand they are using. I am having a hard time finding some for my 72 C10 with coil springs.

a_barth · 11-14-2011, 02:38 PM

If you have a coil-spring rear suspension then you have the best traction bar available... trailing arms

brad_man_72 · 11-14-2011, 02:55 PM

move front of traction bar,,, um I mean trailin arm up. Flipping the brackets upside down should work.
if your wrapping your trailing arm like a leaf spring you have other more serious problems

*Fitz* · 11-14-2011, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BLOWN72

Looking for some traction bars for my trucks. I've had them on plunty of my cars and they always did a good job. I was wondering if anyone is using them and which brand they are using. I am having a hard time finding some for my 72 C10 with coil springs.

Traction bars control wheel hop caused by spring wrap on cars and trucks with leaf spring rear suspension .....dunno what they might do on a rear with coils other than just hang there lookin' sorta useless.

Longhorn Man · 11-14-2011, 04:22 PM

As said, they are of no value on a coil rear. If you have wheel hop, I would start with new bushings in the trailing arms and the panhard bar.
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SS Tim · 11-14-2011, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

As said, they are of no value on a coil rear. If you have wheel hop, I would start with new bushings in the trailing arms and the panhard bar.
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Cannot agree more. Get everything up to new as a baseline. However you might consider replacement (C20 or tubular) arms or welding reinforcement plates along each arm to tie the halves together. If you have lowered it remember to correct the pinion angle and center the axle. An adjustable bar might be the way to go. Be it old school or not air bags in the coils work too.

http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=RCA72TB

http://www.classictrucks.com/tech/07...t/viewall.html

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212635

11-14-2011, 02:24 PM	#1
BLOWN72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Normal, IL Posts: 82	Traction Bars Looking for some traction bars for my trucks. I've had them on plunty of my cars and they always did a good job. I was wondering if anyone is using them and which brand they are using. I am having a hard time finding some for my 72 C10 with coil springs. __________________ 1972 C10 SHORT BED, BLACK ON BLACK, ZZ3 CRATE MOTOR WITH B&M 250 SUPERCHARGER, HEADERS, 350TURBO TRANS, BOOST RETARD, POSI, 373 GEARS 1966 MUSTANG COUPLE, 289 HIPO MOTOR, CAM, 650 HOLLEY CARB, FULL LENGTH HEADERS, 2.5" FLOWMASTER EXHAUST, HURST SHIFTER, 373 GEARS POSI 2006 MONTE CARLO, FLOWMASTER MUFFLERS, K&N INTAKE, EXTERIOR MODS

11-14-2011, 02:38 PM	#2
a_barth Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Eustis, FL Posts: 124	Re: Traction Bars If you have a coil-spring rear suspension then you have the best traction bar available... trailing arms

11-14-2011, 02:55 PM	#3
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Traction Bars move front of traction bar,,, um I mean trailin arm up. Flipping the brackets upside down should work. if your wrapping your trailing arm like a leaf spring you have other more serious problems

11-14-2011, 04:22 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Traction Bars As said, they are of no value on a coil rear. If you have wheel hop, I would start with new bushings in the trailing arms and the panhard bar. Posted via Mobile Device



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