Stockguy61
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I'm lookin to see what a good set up is for traction bars. Will be used on my 06 2500 cummins, mostly road driving so don't want them to wear out but also used on the track on the weekends.
If you are going to use a long bar I suggest running a setup that uses a swing shackle on the front of the bar where it connects to the chassis. This will allow the rear axle to articulate through daily driving without binding.
If they are the proper length there should be no binding.
They shouldn't bind when going straight no matter the length, but when going trough dips and driveways and stuff like that at any angle where the rear axle is forced to articulate using bars with fixed positions on each end will cause some bind. Using a swing shackle at the frame connection will allow the bar to transfer energy from the axle to the chassis and prevent axle wrap of the leaf springs when putting the power down in a straight line, but will also allow the axle to articulate without binding or rotating in daily driving situations.
For the OP, also be sure to use good tubing. I would recommend at least 1.5" .120 wall tubing especially with long bars so that the bar itself will not flex and bend. I have seen and shot pics of MANY trucks with small thin-wall tubing that bows and bends under the load of the sled while pulling then springs back into shape after they unhook and drive off...
It eliminates tire hop.. I love the way mine feel. Well worth the 400 bucks.