Traction
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From: Frozen Tundra, WI
Traction I thought I would try posting this in here since these probably apply more to us old school (carb) types.
Has anyone ever run the Traction Master traction bars... http://www.tractionmaster.com/index.html ?? I considered the Slide-a-links but they don't have them for a '57. The CalTracs sound like too harsh of a ride on the street. I read at least one posting of traditional slapper bars still allowing wheel hop. I want to be able to run my truck at the strip the same way it is set up on the street.
Has anyone ever run the Traction Master traction bars... http://www.tractionmaster.com/index.html ?? I considered the Slide-a-links but they don't have them for a '57. The CalTracs sound like too harsh of a ride on the street. I read at least one posting of traditional slapper bars still allowing wheel hop. I want to be able to run my truck at the strip the same way it is set up on the street.
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I made a pair of CalTrac copies and they work fine. I did get a "truck ride" out of them but I think that was me and to much pre-load along with a stiff shock setting.
Had slappers for a long time with my mono-springs....until I bent the springs
The ones you posted may work fine (like Slide-a-link or Caltracs) since it's only there to stop the wrap.
Good luck....it's trial and error
Had slappers for a long time with my mono-springs....until I bent the springs
The ones you posted may work fine (like Slide-a-link or Caltracs) since it's only there to stop the wrap.
Good luck....it's trial and error
Last edited by Doug G; Oct 15, 2011 at 08:59 AM.
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I would like it better if they had some adjustment. I was thinking about trying to do a little mod to them so they had some adjustment...any ideas?? 
I guess if it leaves straight off the line that is all you can ask for, right?? I don't think I would preload them at all since that would surely be (more of) a "ride" killer. I was hoping they wouldn't kill that (the ride) too much since they pivot at both ends and seem to be close to the same plane as the springs. They have a set specifically for my truck which was a little surprising.
I guess if it leaves straight off the line that is all you can ask for, right?? I don't think I would preload them at all since that would surely be (more of) a "ride" killer. I was hoping they wouldn't kill that (the ride) too much since they pivot at both ends and seem to be close to the same plane as the springs. They have a set specifically for my truck which was a little surprising. 
