Front traction bar mounts?

smokedout250 · Jan 2, 2013

I'm in the process of building traction bars. I have the bars and axel mounts figured out. I'm trying to figure out if I should weld the front mount or bolt it to the frame???? I'm hoping some of you diy guys have so tricks and ideas on the subject thanks

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kadeninabnitt · Jan 2, 2013

ive seen people take front shock towers from an obs and bolt to the frame for mounts looked pretty clean

David N · Jan 2, 2013

I got mine from ballistic fabrication.

Rupp250 · Jan 2, 2013

Do not buy anything from Ballistic fab, they screwed over a bunch of customers. Try Ruff stuff for brackets. My front mounts are welded.

smokedout250 · Jan 2, 2013

I'm building the brackets my self I just don't want a cracked frame

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B.Warning · Jan 2, 2013

I've always welded mine on and never had a single issue. Your gonna hear both sides though.

05wh250 · Jan 2, 2013

Welded mine on no problems so far a year and a half later

smokedout250 · Jan 2, 2013

I've always been advised against welding on a frame for fear of cracking. I think I'm going the bolt on route I'm gonna use a heavy angle iron with about 4 ,1/2" holes. I'm not sure if I should run two holes on each end or run all four horizontal

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Fenner408 · Jan 2, 2013

I bolted mine. Theres a big hole right before the frame curves up to go over the axle. I used a piece of angle and put a 5/8" bolt through the existing hole and two 1/2" bolts on the bottom side.

smokedout250 · Jan 3, 2013

I have seen those holes... That's a really good idea! Thanks I'm going with 3x6 angle just because I have it lol

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Josh@DirtyDiesels · Jan 3, 2013

had a set welded on on my cummins for 3yrs with no problems, and currently have a set welded onto my 05 with no issues. Can't go wrong either way

smokedout250 · Jan 3, 2013

I may weld my next set but this is my first set so.... I may change them eventually. The easier to get off the better lol. I think I can bolt them down solid and be strong enuff. Thanks for the info guys I'm really getting into this project

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