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gchemist · 04-22-2001, 08:51 PM

Anybody know what these are for???

Smiling in my sleep!!! Can't wait for the first run.

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Gerardo
1983 Custom Truck
TX Plates: "BAD BOW"
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gearhead dave · 04-23-2001, 10:22 PM

ummmmm.....bar-b-que rotiserie?

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1976 Crew Cab Dually (under construction)
1972 Suburban
1955 Pro Street Chevy
1985 S-10 Blazer (daily driver)
V W Sandrail
Located in Horn Lake, MS that's just 4 miles south of Memphis TN

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LKJR · 04-23-2001, 10:53 PM

They are traction bars for the rear end. See them a lot on sports cars and 2wd trucks. Especially muscle cars.
hope it helps. Summit or jegs will have them in their catalogs

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1st Gen Blazers
Like em big and topless

DennyB · 04-24-2001, 01:43 PM

Yep..Traction bars.....not sure what they fit? For a leaf spring setup though.

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Toms River NJ
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71 custom 20 - 307 3onthetree-bone stock
56 working Street rod (under construction)
92 Olds 98 land yhat..(wifes)
20 ft. long hole in water in which i throw my money

The number one cause of computer problems is computer solutions.

DennyB · 04-24-2001, 01:44 PM

and LOL Dave!

gchemist · 04-26-2001, 06:49 AM

Here is my reply from another forum.
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What? You guys have not seen the latest technology on front bumper guards? They make good "rice" pushers. If you read the "Chit Chat forum" I posted a question - " How do you talk to an insurance adjustor?". I was rear ended and need some protection for the back. I thought of putting them behind the roll pan for added strength.
Okay, if you guessed traction bars - your right!!! These were custom made for an '87 SWB truck. Truck runs low 13's with a posi 3.73 rear. Should make 12's with a planned 4.11 posi rear swap. '87 truck has a 454 full competition cam, single plane intake, big a$$ carb and custom internal parts. Horse power not dynoed but I guess over 500 horses easily. Oh yea, its uses a mixture of gas and JET FUEL!!!! Quote from a drag race tree operator - "In twenty+ years I've never seen a truck hookup light that one. It really hauls a$$."

The tractions bars are custom designed to wrap the axel and bolt onto the leaf springs. The bars do go below the axel. After installing the bars the "spring" action on a WOT will be minimal. Like the '87, mine has the thick leafspring and four inch drop on the back. Without the thick leaf spring, WOT with a beer spilling 700R4 first gear drops the back and raises the front alot. These bars will reduce the "back spring" by a ton. The ride will be a little stiffer too. Why the bars? I'm planning on retiring the tired 305. When the new hot engine is dropped in I don't want to start breaking things in the suspension or drive train. Better to be prepared or I'll have pay later and possibly cause damage the engine. The bars were sandblasted, primed and painted. I could not put them on by myself this weekend. Hopefully we'll have some good weather during the week. My brother and I will install and take pics along the way. I post some when I'm done.
It's better to pull away from "ricers" than push them!!!

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Gerardo
1983 Custom Truck
TX Plates: "BAD BOW"
http://www.geocities.com/abetterchemist/

04-22-2001, 08:51 PM	#1
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Anybody know what these are for??? Anybody know what these are for??? Smiling in my sleep!!! Can't wait for the first run. ------------------ Gerardo 1983 Custom Truck TX Plates: "BAD BOW" http://www.geocities.com/abetterchemist/ __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

04-23-2001, 10:22 PM	#2
gearhead dave Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: horn lake,ms Posts: 388	ummmmm.....bar-b-que rotiserie? ------------------ 1976 Crew Cab Dually (under construction) 1972 Suburban 1955 Pro Street Chevy 1985 S-10 Blazer (daily driver) V W Sandrail Located in Horn Lake, MS that's just 4 miles south of Memphis TN www.classictruckshop.com/clubs/earlyburbs/members/gallery2/223/display.htm __________________ 1976 Crew Cab Dually (under construction) 1972 Suburban 1955 Pro Street Chevy 1985 S-10 Blazer (daily driver) V W Sandrail Located in Horn Lake, MS that's just 4 miles south of Memphis TN www.classictruckshop.com/clubs/earlyburbs/members/gallery2/223/display.htm Former engine builder for Racing Head Service Performance Engines in Memphis TN. over 1,600 plus engines built by little ole me!! GOD BLESS THE BRAVEST OF THE BRAVE...THE NEW YORK CITY FIRE FIGHTERS!!

04-23-2001, 10:53 PM	#3
LKJR Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Lubbock, Tx Posts: 85	They are traction bars for the rear end. See them a lot on sports cars and 2wd trucks. Especially muscle cars. hope it helps. Summit or jegs will have them in their catalogs ------------------ 1st Gen Blazers Like em big and topless __________________ 1st Gen Blazers Like em big and topless

04-24-2001, 01:43 PM	#4
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	Yep..Traction bars.....not sure what they fit? For a leaf spring setup though. ------------------ Toms River NJ -------------------- 71 custom 20 - 307 3onthetree-bone stock 56 working Street rod (under construction) 92 Olds 98 land yhat..(wifes) 20 ft. long hole in water in which i throw my money The number one cause of computer problems is computer solutions. __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

04-24-2001, 01:44 PM	#5
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	and LOL Dave! __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

04-26-2001, 06:49 AM	#6
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Here is my reply from another forum. ______________________________ What? You guys have not seen the latest technology on front bumper guards? They make good "rice" pushers. If you read the "Chit Chat forum" I posted a question - " How do you talk to an insurance adjustor?". I was rear ended and need some protection for the back. I thought of putting them behind the roll pan for added strength. Okay, if you guessed traction bars - your right!!! These were custom made for an '87 SWB truck. Truck runs low 13's with a posi 3.73 rear. Should make 12's with a planned 4.11 posi rear swap. '87 truck has a 454 full competition cam, single plane intake, big a$$ carb and custom internal parts. Horse power not dynoed but I guess over 500 horses easily. Oh yea, its uses a mixture of gas and JET FUEL!!!! Quote from a drag race tree operator - "In twenty+ years I've never seen a truck hookup light that one. It really hauls a$$." The tractions bars are custom designed to wrap the axel and bolt onto the leaf springs. The bars do go below the axel. After installing the bars the "spring" action on a WOT will be minimal. Like the '87, mine has the thick leafspring and four inch drop on the back. Without the thick leaf spring, WOT with a beer spilling 700R4 first gear drops the back and raises the front alot. These bars will reduce the "back spring" by a ton. The ride will be a little stiffer too. Why the bars? I'm planning on retiring the tired 305. When the new hot engine is dropped in I don't want to start breaking things in the suspension or drive train. Better to be prepared or I'll have pay later and possibly cause damage the engine. The bars were sandblasted, primed and painted. I could not put them on by myself this weekend. Hopefully we'll have some good weather during the week. My brother and I will install and take pics along the way. I post some when I'm done. It's better to pull away from "ricers" than push them!!! ------------------ Gerardo 1983 Custom Truck TX Plates: "BAD BOW" http://www.geocities.com/abetterchemist/ __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos



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