Traction Bars
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erbear28
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Get what you pay for
HobbyStock62
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I made my own for like 300 bucks in materials. Used ballistic fab bushings on one end and solid heims on the other. I have pictures on my phone. But its not a complex thing to make. The annoying thing was making the brackets, I made bolt on brackets for the chassis and weld on ones for the rear to save some money, but you can get brackets that will work just fine for not too much more and just weld them on.
justinlogue5_0
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If you can weld pretty good then you can make them your self and paint or get them powder coated. I haven't made mine yet but it is on the list of things to do.
Im thinking of doing bushings on both ends any negatives to this other then not being ajustable? I understand the concept I built a set for my last truck. just trying to get some ideas on where on the frame yall are mounting I plan on welding both sets of brackets.
sootie
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heims are stronger. Only reason you use a bushing at the axle end is to stop the road noise/vibration from transferring directly to the truck chassis and into the cab.
farm boy
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There is a guy on one of the Houston facebook groups named Tomas Frendrick that builds them for a decent price. Houston Diesel Scene I believe it is.
He advertises a powder coated set starting at $465 with brackets and hardware. I plan on trying a set from him due to no time to fab my own right now.
He advertises a powder coated set starting at $465 with brackets and hardware. I plan on trying a set from him due to no time to fab my own right now.
I found this set on ebay for anyone interested seemed like a decent set https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Dodge...rentrq:2d01793716b0aad90c2d19bcfff6324a|iid:1
BIG JUICE
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buy the OUO and never look back
Only if he builds them wrong or uses cheap parts... No noises from a full 4 link here...
I built traction bars for an old dodge I had... No noises... And I guarantee they would hold up better then any that are on the market also built for half the price.
For $250-300 bucks I could build myself a better unit them ouo can offer.
There is absolutely.. All heims wear.. But any part wears.
Also depends on what type of rod end you buy... I did heims on 1 end of the 4 link... And i know those will clunk in the future... No brainer... But there are many styles to choose from some that can go an easy 200k.
Keep bolting parts up buddy.
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Don't get hurt. There are programs available...
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I have ******d my inappropriate comment haha... Working on staying true to my daily devotionals.. But Sometimes I do get fired up no lie... all I'm saying is that it is nice and satisfying to build your own things and its definitely possible to build quality stuff if you take your time... Rookie to diesels yes I am... Usually I left my diesels stock and untouched... Rookie to building cars and trucks not at all.... Do I know it all? not even close... Who does..
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