Building traction bars.. Cat 1 or Stainless Heims - Page 3 - Competition Diesel.Com

slickpickemup · 05-12-2013, 01:07 PM

I have built probably 10 sets of bars using ruff stuffs brackets and Hiems. As a matter of fact the exact ones in the link above paired with 2 inch .25 wall DOM. I have yet to have a problem. One of the trucks is an 835 hp twin turbo 24v. All are on daily drivers.

scat · 05-12-2013, 06:27 PM

Oh and now and monday at 6pm you can get 20% off by entering MOTHER in the discount area.

SuperDave4x4 · 05-13-2013, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by scat

Oh and now and monday at 6pm you can get 20% off by entering MOTHER in the discount area.

Didn't work for me. Said invalid coupon. Maybe I don't understand your "now and Monday at 6pm" because I tried it yesterday too.

MufflerBearing · 05-13-2013, 06:57 AM

I made all my mounts and such in house using 2" .250 wall DOM, and 1" Hiem's..I would stay away from those small cat1 joints, not saying you need 1" but the 3/4" hiem's will work good. I have the program drawn up and spare mounts if any of that will help you.

SuperDave4x4 · 05-13-2013, 09:25 AM

Thanks for the pictures! gives me some ideas for the brackets. I believe I'm going to offset my brackets so that the bars are inline with the springs.

I orderd the 7/8"x7/8" Rod End Set with the 7/8"-3/4" Misalignment spacers. The main reason I went with Ruff Stuff is because I wanted the Hex tube adapters. Ballistic fab didnt have the size that fit.

SuperDave4x4 · 05-30-2013, 10:18 AM

Does anyone know where I can get some 17" long U bolts for the rear end? The stocker bolts are too short to use with my traction bar mount at the axle.

Stealth hotshot · 05-30-2013, 12:53 PM

U can get them made up to length at a spring shop and or trailer repair shop

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SuperDave4x4 · 05-30-2013, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Stealth hotshot

U can get them made up to length at a spring shop and or trailer repair shop

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I need this to be easy as possible, just want to place an order while I'm at work...

Penni · 05-30-2013, 05:51 PM

I'll look it up, there is a company that does kits for traction bars for 12v trucks with a u bolt kit as well? If I remember correctly... lemme try to find it, I might be mis-remembering

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Penni · 05-30-2013, 05:54 PM

DP MotorSports 1994-2012 Dodge Rear Traction Bars

There is a u bolt flip kit in there... is that what you're looking for?

Sent from phone

Astaindsoul5446 · 05-30-2013, 06:43 PM

QScomponents.com
Is where I get my Heims.

SuperDave4x4 · 05-31-2013, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Penni

DP MotorSports 1994-2012 Dodge Rear Traction Bars

There is a u bolt flip kit in there... is that what you're looking for?

Sent from phone

Na, I made my brackets like MufflerBearing did in the above pictures, so my stock U-Bolts don't have enough thread on them. I believe the stock U-bolts on my truck with the factory overload springs are 15" and I need the 17" U-Bolts.

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Originally Posted by Astaindsoul5446

QScomponents.com
Is where I get my Heims.

I've got everything all I need to do is weld it all up.

SuperDave4x4 · 05-31-2013, 09:32 AM

I think this is what I need........ but 5/8" bolts maybe too big. I need to go measure the stockers.

SJS: (4) Universal 5/8 Square U-Bolts

SuperDave4x4 · 05-31-2013, 12:27 PM

Another question before I order some U-bolts...

Has anyone had any luck welding tabs to the U-bolt plate on the bottom of the axle??? It doesn't appear to be cast. That would make my life alot easier if I could just pull them off and weld straight to them.

cummins2getu · 05-31-2013, 12:42 PM

On my 99 3500 the u bolts are 9/16". I just had new ones made yesterday $21, 4 bolts, 8 nuts, 8 washers.

MufflerBearing · 06-18-2013, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cummins2getu

On my 99 3500 the u bolts are 9/16". I just had new ones made yesterday $21, 4 bolts, 8 nuts, 8 washers.

That's one Hell of a deal on u bolts.

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05-12-2013, 01:07 PM	#41
slickpickemup Name: slickpickemup Title: Addicted To Boost Status: Not Here Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Wyoming Member`s Gallery Posts: 30	I have built probably 10 sets of bars using ruff stuffs brackets and Hiems. As a matter of fact the exact ones in the link above paired with 2 inch .25 wall DOM. I have yet to have a problem. One of the trucks is an 835 hp twin turbo 24v. All are on daily drivers. __________________ 2001 5spd: stage 2 monster pump, springs, studs, quad 4k, monster mikes injectors, .093 tubes, steed speed comp manifold, forced inductions s471.

05-12-2013, 06:27 PM	#42
scat Name: scat Title: . Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Wisconsin Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,212	Oh and now and monday at 6pm you can get 20% off by entering MOTHER in the discount area. __________________ Iowa Personal Injury Attorney Decorah Head Neck Brain Shoulder Accident Product Premise Liability Lawyer Winneshiek

05-13-2013, 06:57 AM	#44
MufflerBearing Name: MufflerBearing Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Boyertown, PA Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,188	I made all my mounts and such in house using 2" .250 wall DOM, and 1" Hiem's..I would stay away from those small cat1 joints, not saying you need 1" but the 3/4" hiem's will work good. I have the program drawn up and spare mounts if any of that will help you. __________________ 17' Mega 3500 W/Aisin, 2nd gen swap with billet S468 87' 4runner LS, NV4500, 1 Tons.

05-13-2013, 09:25 AM	#45
SuperDave4x4 Name: SuperDave4x4 Title: popcorn playa Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Luling, Louisiana Member`s Gallery Posts: 3,416	Thanks for the pictures! gives me some ideas for the brackets. I believe I'm going to offset my brackets so that the bars are inline with the springs. I orderd the 7/8"x7/8" Rod End Set with the 7/8"-3/4" Misalignment spacers. The main reason I went with Ruff Stuff is because I wanted the Hex tube adapters. Ballistic fab didnt have the size that fit. __________________ 2020 Ram 2500 CCLB 4x4 (Sold)1999 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 24v CTD Ext. Cab- 01' motor w/ orings, .020 gasket, Garmon/SunCoast, Drag comp, 150hp EDMs, 57/72 twins, AD150, 20" Hoss, Proxes STII, Thuren/Carli, etc Member #41

05-30-2013, 10:18 AM	#46
SuperDave4x4 Name: SuperDave4x4 Title: popcorn playa Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Luling, Louisiana Member`s Gallery Posts: 3,416	Does anyone know where I can get some 17" long U bolts for the rear end? The stocker bolts are too short to use with my traction bar mount at the axle. __________________ 2020 Ram 2500 CCLB 4x4 (Sold)1999 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 24v CTD Ext. Cab- 01' motor w/ orings, .020 gasket, Garmon/SunCoast, Drag comp, 150hp EDMs, 57/72 twins, AD150, 20" Hoss, Proxes STII, Thuren/Carli, etc Member #41

05-30-2013, 12:53 PM	#47
Stealth hotshot Name: Stealth hotshot Title: Diesel whiz Status: Not Here Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Member`s Gallery Posts: 227	U can get them made up to length at a spring shop and or trailer repair shop Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ That may not pass inspection.

05-30-2013, 05:51 PM	#49
Penni Name: Penni Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southwest MO Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,351	I'll look it up, there is a company that does kits for traction bars for 12v trucks with a u bolt kit as well? If I remember correctly... lemme try to find it, I might be mis-remembering Sent from phone __________________ Mike 98 - 12v, under construction now, eventually a dedicated 2.5 puller 06 - QCSB - G56, 3250 SB DD, Fass 150, Arson III, 90hp DDP, EFI Live by Done Right Diesel Performance, CTS Insight, S&B CAI, Full Audio System 1972 - Chevy C-10 longbed, also rebuilding slowly

05-30-2013, 05:54 PM	#50
Penni Name: Penni Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southwest MO Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,351	DP MotorSports 1994-2012 Dodge Rear Traction Bars There is a u bolt flip kit in there... is that what you're looking for? Sent from phone __________________ Mike 98 - 12v, under construction now, eventually a dedicated 2.5 puller 06 - QCSB - G56, 3250 SB DD, Fass 150, Arson III, 90hp DDP, EFI Live by Done Right Diesel Performance, CTS Insight, S&B CAI, Full Audio System 1972 - Chevy C-10 longbed, also rebuilding slowly

05-30-2013, 06:43 PM	#51
Astaindsoul5446 Name: Astaindsoul5446 Title: FNG Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Milford NY Member`s Gallery Posts: 257	QScomponents.com Is where I get my Heims.

05-31-2013, 09:32 AM	#53
SuperDave4x4 Name: SuperDave4x4 Title: popcorn playa Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Luling, Louisiana Member`s Gallery Posts: 3,416	I think this is what I need........ but 5/8" bolts maybe too big. I need to go measure the stockers. SJS: (4) Universal 5/8 Square U-Bolts __________________ 2020 Ram 2500 CCLB 4x4 (Sold)1999 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 24v CTD Ext. Cab- 01' motor w/ orings, .020 gasket, Garmon/SunCoast, Drag comp, 150hp EDMs, 57/72 twins, AD150, 20" Hoss, Proxes STII, Thuren/Carli, etc Member #41

05-31-2013, 12:27 PM	#54
SuperDave4x4 Name: SuperDave4x4 Title: popcorn playa Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Luling, Louisiana Member`s Gallery Posts: 3,416	Another question before I order some U-bolts... Has anyone had any luck welding tabs to the U-bolt plate on the bottom of the axle??? It doesn't appear to be cast. That would make my life alot easier if I could just pull them off and weld straight to them. __________________ 2020 Ram 2500 CCLB 4x4 (Sold)1999 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 24v CTD Ext. Cab- 01' motor w/ orings, .020 gasket, Garmon/SunCoast, Drag comp, 150hp EDMs, 57/72 twins, AD150, 20" Hoss, Proxes STII, Thuren/Carli, etc Member #41

05-31-2013, 12:42 PM	#55
cummins2getu Name: cummins2getu Title: That Guy Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lancaster Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 395	On my 99 3500 the u bolts are 9/16". I just had new ones made yesterday $21, 4 bolts, 8 nuts, 8 washers. __________________ 1993 Dodge D250 Utility Truck Hungry Diesel Fuel Pin 3200 RPM Governor Spring Piston Lift Pump 60# Valve Springs 4” Exhaust A518 Transgo Shift Kit