97 single cab dually build. My DD

jwlandry · Jan 11, 2014

Traction bars are on. I never would have guessed the difference that they could/did make. Truck handles so much better.

4x4_4go · Jan 11, 2014

What is the length of your bars?

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jwlandry · Jan 12, 2014

I don't remember exact but they bolt on at the carrier bearing cross member.

Powerstroke Cowboy · Jan 12, 2014

jwlandry said:
Traction bars are on. I never would have guessed the difference that they could/did make. Truck handles so much better.

In what way did they help you? Is it smoother? Or less jumpy on rough roads?

jwlandry · Jan 13, 2014

My clutch is very grabby and would make it shudder when I would take off in second.. That is now gone. When you stab it, it just goes not sit down then go like before. Ride quality hasn't changed. It's still rough.

Paul@CP_Trucks · Jan 14, 2014

Hmmmm

Powerstroke Cowboy · Jan 14, 2014

jwlandry said:
My clutch is very grabby and would make it shudder when I would take off in second.. That is now gone. When you stab it, it just goes not sit down then go like before. Ride quality hasn't changed. It's still rough.

This information I like. Sounds like what mine does at lower rpms in the lower gears. I might have to build a set sooner then planned.

jwlandry · Jan 15, 2014

BigStroker said:
Hmmmm

That a good hmmmm or bad hmmmm

Strokersace · Jan 19, 2014

Any updated pics of the traction bar install?

jwlandry · Jan 20, 2014

No. I can snap some this week though.

Strokersace · Jan 21, 2014

No worries, just hadn't seen any new pics recently and was being nosy!

jwlandry · Jan 21, 2014

i know. Ive been just enjoying it. Since i had done injectors i wasnt thrilled about the way it ran and drove. Now since doing the t4 mount and 366 i couldnt be happier so its been getting put through its paces.

jwlandry · Jan 23, 2014

Im also gonna try and do a '12 rear leaf spring swap. I already have some PMF brackets i was going to use on my superduty before i sold it and never got around to doing the swap so i figure might as well try em on here.

Strokersace · Jan 23, 2014

Do it!! I put B code rears in ours with velvet ride shackles. What a difference that made. I'd bet the newer ones would be even better.

Dmstrucks02 · Jan 23, 2014

jwlandry said:
Im also gonna try and do a '12 rear leaf spring swap. I already have some PMF brackets i was going to use on my superduty before i sold it and never got around to doing the swap so i figure might as well try em on here.

I was going to text you about those Springs...

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jwlandry · Jan 24, 2014

If they dont work ill let you know. I spoke with Trevor and they have never been done on a OBS so we shall see. I dont see why they wouldnt work though honestly.

Got Smoke? · Feb 13, 2014

Strokersace said:
Do it!! I put B code rears in ours with velvet ride shackles. What a difference that made. I'd bet the newer ones would be even better.

Ok I've heard of the B code swap, but that plus velvet ride shackles in a OBS? Interesting... I'm waiting on a local who's parting out a SD to get the springs out for me I'm in desperate need of a better ride.

Strokersace · Feb 13, 2014

Got Smoke? said:
Ok I've heard of the B code swap, but that plus velvet ride shackles in a OBS? Interesting... I'm waiting on a local who's parting out a SD to get the springs out for me I'm in desperate need of a better ride.

It made ha HUGE difference even from the velvet rides and stock OBS rear springs. Very pleased with the ride.