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xtreme80 · 12-02-2007, 01:26 PM

I'm looking into a set of these for my truck...

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...10002_70512_-1

First question would be has anyone used them? Pictures?

Second question is that I'm not sure how it mounts up. My truck does not have a flip kit, and I don't intend to flip it, but it is lowered. Is this gonna cause a problem? If anyone can help explain to me how this would bolt up to my truck without having a flip kit, I'd really appreciate it! Thanks.

redrat · 12-02-2007, 02:13 PM

they have 2 small D-bolts that go around your leaf springs in front and behinde your axle and attach to the 2 tabs sticking up with holes in them. then your axle sits between the 2 tabs on the traction bar. I had some on a 75 c-10 and they worked ok. But I think these ( http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/me...gory_Code=SUSP) work much much better. you get what you pay for.. IMO
I hope this helps, Ryan

bigblock73 · 12-02-2007, 02:23 PM

Ditch the Lakewood idea, spend the money and get the Cal-tracs as Ryan suggested.

"slapper" bars, as traction bars are often referred to, don't work that great anyhow.

redrat · 12-02-2007, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by redrat

they have 2 small D-bolts that go around your leaf springs in front and behinde your axle and attach to the 2 tabs sticking up with holes in them. then your axle sits between the 2 tabs on the traction bar. I had some on a 75 c-10 and they worked ok. But I think these ( http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/me...gory_Code=SUSP) work much much better. you get what you pay for.. IMO
I hope this helps, Ryan

I forgot you said your axle was not fliped. so these are actualy the ones you want..( http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/me...gory_Code=SUSP) they make them for both.

xtreme80 · 12-02-2007, 04:28 PM

Yeah I figured the Caltracs were a better product, I was just hoping people had good experiences with the Lakewoods. I'm on kind of a tight budget, but I guess I'll just save the money and get the Caltracs later on down the road. Thanks for the help guys!

gchemist · 12-02-2007, 10:56 PM

Better yet make your own!!
http://www.geocities.com/abetterchem...ustombars.html

slugish · 12-03-2007, 11:49 PM

iVE NEVER HAD CALTRACS, BUT IVE HEARD GOOD THINGS ABOUT THEM .

Iput the Lakewoods on my 84 & reduced my 60 ft. time by close to 1/2 second. Iseriosly dont think my truck (with maybe 400 hp) would have hooked up any better if Ihad spent another 240.00 for caltracs.

Do as you like , but Iwould rather use the 250.00 for other performance goodies.

Ifeel caltracs would be worth the xtra money if you were pashing closer to 500 hp & 400-450 torqe . only my experience & opinion here . Hope this helps with your decision

12-02-2007, 01:26 PM	#1
xtreme80 Wishin' I had more money! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	Lakewood traction bars I'm looking into a set of these for my truck... http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...10002_70512_-1 First question would be has anyone used them? Pictures? Second question is that I'm not sure how it mounts up. My truck does not have a flip kit, and I don't intend to flip it, but it is lowered. Is this gonna cause a problem? If anyone can help explain to me how this would bolt up to my truck without having a flip kit, I'd really appreciate it! Thanks.

12-02-2007, 02:13 PM	#2
redrat gearhead Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tulsa OK Posts: 144	Re: Lakewood traction bars they have 2 small D-bolts that go around your leaf springs in front and behinde your axle and attach to the 2 tabs sticking up with holes in them. then your axle sits between the 2 tabs on the traction bar. I had some on a 75 c-10 and they worked ok. But I think these ( http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/me...gory_Code=SUSP) work much much better. you get what you pay for.. IMO I hope this helps, Ryan __________________ 2003 GMC Z71 Daily driver 1982 Chevy 2wd short bed, project, boxerdra@hotmail.com

12-02-2007, 02:23 PM	#3
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: Lakewood traction bars Ditch the Lakewood idea, spend the money and get the Cal-tracs as Ryan suggested. "slapper" bars, as traction bars are often referred to, don't work that great anyhow. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

12-02-2007, 04:28 PM	#5
xtreme80 Wishin' I had more money! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	Re: Lakewood traction bars Yeah I figured the Caltracs were a better product, I was just hoping people had good experiences with the Lakewoods. I'm on kind of a tight budget, but I guess I'll just save the money and get the Caltracs later on down the road. Thanks for the help guys!

12-02-2007, 10:56 PM	#6
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Lakewood traction bars Better yet make your own!! http://www.geocities.com/abetterchem...ustombars.html __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

12-03-2007, 11:49 PM	#7
slugish Slugish Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Earlysville, Va. Posts: 1,024	Re: Lakewood traction bars iVE NEVER HAD CALTRACS, BUT IVE HEARD GOOD THINGS ABOUT THEM . Iput the Lakewoods on my 84 & reduced my 60 ft. time by close to 1/2 second. Iseriosly dont think my truck (with maybe 400 hp) would have hooked up any better if Ihad spent another 240.00 for caltracs. Do as you like , but Iwould rather use the 250.00 for other performance goodies. Ifeel caltracs would be worth the xtra money if you were pashing closer to 500 hp & 400-450 torqe . only my experience & opinion here . Hope this helps with your decision



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