Traction bars

[Schnot]

I looked around a little on the pulling websites and cant seem to find any threads about how to make traction bars. Id like to make my own because the ones you can buy are outrageously priced and I know I can do the welding myself if I can just have some ideas.

If I could get some of you guys to post some pics of your current set ups I would be in your debt.

[late_99_PSD]

Subscribed. I've looked into this myself, but the end links are expensive!

[Schnot]

A lot cheaper than the ready-built bars.

[ttyR2]

Do you have a background in mechanical engineering?

[CloverLeafFarm]

here's a link to a page from the nation. it has some awesome info on it, i looked through the thread and made my bars similar to how some guys did theres
Lets see your traction bars!!!! - PowerStrokeNation : Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum
and i bought my ends through this place
Ballistic Fabrication - Manufacturers of Precision Offroad Fabrication Supplies

[Schnot]

Thats what I was looking for.

Thanks!

And yeah I have the education of growing up on a farm and around big rigs all of my life. Basically a mechanical engineer.