adjustable trac bar? What to use!

[losthope]

OK I bought a small adjustable trac arm that bolts to the stock mounts on rearend and frame rail when i static dropped my truck, I then decided to air bag it ,I used the basic bolt in c-notch and raised my bed wood floor a 1 1/2" to allow the rearend to sit all the way into the c-notch ,the problem I have is that the travel of the side motion of the rear end is still two much and at some point either with the suspension moving or me riding at different heights with the air bags the rear drivers side tire is rubbing the bed and chewed up my inside side wall , I can hear it sometimes when making a sharp right turn...so i know i need the longer trac bar that mounts to the passanger side trailing arm....my question is which one will work best for me? the CPP or Porter built? I have 0 income at the moment and had to sell stuff on ebay to fund buying the new trac arm so money is a factor and there is some differences in trac arms and cost.....

So heres CPP trac arm that cost's $109 and bolts to the stock frame rail mount and then to the trailing arm:
http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...k/6062DTBK.htm

Then heres porter built's trac arm that costs #149 that mounts to the trailing arm then they give you a new mounting point that bolts onto the frame rail which lowers the mounting point :
http://www.porterbuiltfabrication.co...e-Trac-Bar-149

I'm no expert on design but in my average joe mind the porter built looks like it is the better design with the lower frame rail mounting point because it mounts the trac arm level and would offer the least side to side movement with what ever ride height i decided to ride at??

I guess my question is would my problem be solved with the cheaper CCP trac arm that mounts at a angle from the stock frame mounting point to trailing arm?Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with either of these trac arms...if not for being flat broke i would just buy the porterbuilt, but hoping with shipping that it doesnt put me over, and why im considering the CCP and might be able to buy a replacment tire also but would hate to have to find out it doesnt fix my issue and have to end up buying the porterbuilt anyways....

just need a little insight? thanks guys

[gringoloco]

CPP will work fine for what you're doing, but you get a LOT more product for only $40 more from PB...

[BlueEK9]

I went with a Porterbuilt trac bar and love it. CPP has horrible customer service, your $40 extra spent will be worth it.





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[Pro Performance]

I would say Porterbuilt if budget allows.

[losthope]

Thanks guys I was leaning towards porter built myself they seem to have quality parts from what i've seen, The cheap-guy in me was just making me was considering CCP, but not what i really wanted but $40 bucks is $40 bucks when your not working....I think Ill just suck it up and get the porterbuilt since my truck is my daily and what ill be using when work picks up and need it to be working properly...thanks guys i just needed advice and confirmation on what i knew i should do , and i think ill be happier with porterbuilt..

[andrewmp6]

If porterbuilt makes i would buy his over anyone else,I'm not trying to knock any company but nate the owner of porterbuilt has amazing customer service well worth the extra money trust me.

[v92sport]

Go with porterbuilt. i just go my track arm from them. Great customer service.

[losthope]

Just a little update! I always hear nates a good guy and through pm nate got my number and right away i was contacted by "Dave" porter I dont know the relationship between nate and dave but wanted to also say dave is also a great guy to deal with over the phone , handled my order very professionally and prompt, even called me back awhile later to tell me that my payment had cleared and when to expect my trac arm...Two thumbs up for dave and porterbuilt!! just seeing thier work and having great customer experience over the phone i already feel better about going with porterbuilt and spending the extra cash Cant wait to get the parts, Hell Ya! I feel good, I'm broke and got me some porterbuilt parts on the way LOL!!!!!!

[andrewmp6]

I think dave and nate are cousins nate is the designer and builder and dave handles all the sells now to free nate up to make stuff and design new stuff.

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by andrewmp6

I think dave and nate are cousins nate is the designer and builder and dave handles all the sells now to free nate up to make stuff and design new stuff.

Porterbuilt "Porter" Relationship Explained (try not to get confused):

-Nate Porter (owner, designer, R&D, fabricator)

-Dick Porter (Nate's dad, AKA "Uncle Dick", runs production, tries to tell Nate what to do... sometimes Nate listens)

-Dave Porter (AKA "Cousin Dave, sales manager, Nate's secretary)

-Matt Porter (Dave's brother, Nate's other cousin, fabricator, works with Nate in the R&D building)

-We also have four other great guys that work with us in the production shop: Brooks, Jake, Greg, and Sal. Couldn't get it done without them.

This place truly is "Porter" built. I am lucky to have good guys surrounding me here and a bunch of them happen to share the same last name.


Thanks again Timmy for the order! We appreciate your business. Let us know if you have any further questions or needs.

Nate

[HotRod C/10]

Looking at trac bar options as we speak!......

[oldblue1968chevy]

What drop is this for, airbags or what? Looks good

[oldblue1968chevy]

What drop is this for, airbags or what? Looks good

[project 67 sub]

i never got that awesome frame drop bracket for the adjustable pan hard/track bar when i bought my porterbuilt one lol.....

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by project 67 sub

i never got that awesome frame drop bracket for the adjustable pan hard/track bar when i bought my porterbuilt one lol.....

Then give us a buzz at the shop and talk to Dave so we can make sure you get one!

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

What drop is this for, airbags or what? Looks good

This is designed for a mild drop application with coil springs or air bags.

[project 67 sub]

Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods

Then give us a buzz at the shop and talk to Dave so we can make sure you get one!

were they all supposed to come with it, and does it matter if i bought mine back in January, also mine lays frame if it matters? lol

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by project 67 sub

were they all supposed to come with it, and does it matter if i bought mine back in January, also mine lays frame if it matters? lol

The drop bracket only comes in the trac bar kit for mild drop applications. If you are planning to lay frame, the bracket is integrated into our notch.

[project 67 sub]

ok was just curious and making sure, i have a kp notch in mine.... thanks

[Number98]

I have a question Nate, will your bar clear the PML larger style rearend covers? What about the support type "girdle" performance ones?

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by Number98

I have a question Nate, will your bar clear the PML larger style rearend covers? What about the support type "girdle" performance ones?

I don't believe it will clear those covers.

[Number98]

Dang...

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by Number98

Dang...

I know!

We could always discuss bending a bar specific to your application. We have done it before.... it would take a little measuring on your end.

[Number98]

I like that location of the shock bar across the front of the rearend and based on that photo a bar bent like that might fit my app fine...