making traction bars

[Blue01Cummins]

i was wanting to make a set of traction bars but was wondering what thickness and lenght to make them?? I have a 2001 qclb

 

[Chevycummins]

read here first. Search function does wonders when used


lets see pics of traction bars - Competition Diesel.Com - Bringing The BEST Together

 

[kawi600]

One thing I havent seen is how good / bad the style are that mount over the front of the leaf pack, with bushings on each end.
Looks easy to fabricate. Not as flashy but if it works thats all I care about.
There are some cheap ones off the shelf but they dont look very heavy duty.

 

[Blue01Cummins]

Made a pre-traction bars video will take pictures and make another video when i get them done http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeFIhexl3bc&feature=youtu.be

 

[kawi600]

Looks like its doing the job. hows the ride?
Wouldnt mind seeing the steps you took to make them. I was just going to get a couple threaded end bushings and some steel tube.

 

[adam23]

Nice!

 

[adam23]

Is the ride good?

 

[BlackasCoal]

Here is a link to how I built mine. I've had them on for about a year know and no problems at all! Drove across the country with them and not even a hiccup. They dont make it ride worse or make a lot of noise from what I can tell eithe. Work perfect too!

Looking for DIY traction bar advice - Dodge Cummins Diesel Forum

 

[lightsOUT]

They look real good. Want to make another set?

 

[BlackasCoal]

They look real good. Want to make another set?

Me? If I wasn't in Afghanistan or stationed on the west I'd definitely contract my father into another set. I did all the cutting then just had my him weld it all together. He's had his own welding business for the last 30 years and never got around to teaching me :nail: