Traction bars & blocks, pics

[cummins724]

Well I needed the hook at Smithton to see if it was fixed. Yes they are canceled.

Rescheduled?

 

[XLR8R]

Those look familiar!

 

[cummins724]

Those look familiar!




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Great minds think alike. I actually bought my pins for these blocks at Tractor Supply. The brace for the traction bars are a good bit different, I used 4x6 angle iron. :hehe: My tubing is threaded Dom, you use welded sleeves. My bars are 84" long. Yours definately are better looking though.

 

[TANKS 250]

Doesn't matter how it looks,..as long as it works,..that's all that matters.....nice work man!

 

[cummins724]

Doesn't matter how it looks,..as long as it works,..that's all that matters.....nice work man!

Thanks. He does have a point though, the do look alike.:hehe:

 

[mech2161]

Rescheduled?

Nothing yet. If I hear anything I'll let you know.

 

[cummins724]

Nothing yet. If I hear anything I'll let you know.

Thanks. Fayette is OCT. 4.

 

[cummins724]

Here are a few more for those who requested side view.
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[cummins724]

Here are a few more for those who requested side view.
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[CTD03]

what size of bolts did you run threw the frame i am wanting to go with 3/8 or 7/16 in a triangle pattern
i can go half but i'm going to have to get a bigger drill

 

[cummins724]

what size of bolts did you run threw the frame i am wanting to go with 3/8 or 7/16 in a triangle pattern
i can go half but i'm going to have to get a bigger drill

They are 1/2".

 

[TimRamit]

Some more pics of my blocks, traction bars.
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The bolts attaching the front traction bar mounts are 5/8" & 4 will be installed [only 2 in pic] New U-bolts were installed tonight also for rear mount. The DOM tubing is 2"x" I.D. & threaded to accept the heim joints.

Those look good, i am getting ready to start make my own, i have sum square stock i was going to use anyone ever try that?

 

[CTD03]

thanks for the answer


O sch 80 pipe?? that what my work has will it work the have sch 40 also

80 is stronger but what should i go with

 

[Howling]

If you are going to use pipe and not DOM use 1.5" SCH 80 it has a 1.5 I.D. you should be able to find some tube inserts that will fit or spin down some tractor links.

 

[cummins724]

Those look good, i am getting ready to start make my own, i have sum square stock i was going to use anyone ever try that?

I've seen pics using square tubing, they looked sweet!

thanks for the answer


O sch 80 pipe?? that what my work has will it work the have sch 40 also

80 is stronger but what should i go with

80 would be better, but quite a few guys told me 80 will still bend. I would keep them at 6' long, any longer & they'll be more prone to bending.

 

[CTD03]

80 would be better, but quite a few guys told me 80 will still bend. I would keep them at 6' long, any longer & they'll be more prone to bending.

they will be around 5' long so i think i should be good to go

 

[cummins724]

they will be around 5' long so i think i should be good to go

I would build them 6' minimum. I have done alot of research & sled bars should be atleast 6' long.

 

[CTD03]

6' from middle of eye to eye

 

[cummins724]

6' from middle of eye to eye

Yes, minimum...for sled bars.

 

[Cummins Driver]

I think how long they are is personal prefrence. I have seen some mean trucks with short bars. I dont think it has anything to do with how long the bars are, but more of how parallel to the ground they are.