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Old 01-22-2011, 10:37 AM
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traction bars ???

i making traction bars for my truck its extended cab short bed so were do i need to put the front bracket on the frame ?? and how far should i let it hang down from the frame like the center of the hole ???
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Old 01-22-2011, 10:39 AM
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pics would help out to thanks
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Old 01-22-2011, 10:49 AM
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Well idk exact location but most people say to mimic the driveshaft for an angle. so that aught to help ya?
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Old 01-22-2011, 11:13 AM
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thats what i heard too to lessin the possibility of binding, mine are 8 foot i figured the longer the better, but what do i k now

i would say make your bracket for ya axle then mock up the rest and figure out from there. . . . . . to what lengths and where to put our bracket on your frame
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Old 01-22-2011, 02:06 PM
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Old 01-22-2011, 02:30 PM
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Try looking on a website for a traction bar manufacturer and see if they have the install directions online...just copy their mounting points.
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Old 01-22-2011, 02:41 PM
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I am also interested in this. If you do end up fabbing some up, can you take lots of pics and do a write up?
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