When are traction bars needed?

[crazyradjohnny]

Could be the tires but with the SPE tune I feel like rear is bouncing around like crazy. So I'm curious at what point are traction bars needed? Do you need a lift to use them? OUA the way to go or some other brand?

 

[sootie]

this topic has been flogged. do a bit of searching. there is a sticky about it in the tech section.

 

[one2nine]

X2 on the search, but IMO traction bars should be put on from the factory. Night and day difference especially with aggressive tunes/shifting.

 

[crazyradjohnny]

Sorry I guess I wasn't clear. Was more looking at what point they are need but sounds like one2nine answered my question.

 

[TXGLASSMAN]

they are needed from day one

i agree with the other poster, i did mine after tuning and lifting it, i wished i had done them right off the bat beacuse they make a huge difference

 

[Layson]

OUO makes a setup for a stock truck. Only way to go in my opinion.

 

[MINK]

One of the best mods you can do to these Fords is traction bars IMO.

 

[Built 6.7]

Newton lifts makes the fat boy traction bars that's what I got, I just have a leveling kit on mine

 

[WHY NOT]

Traction bars are the next thing that I buy for my truck. I am still waiting on prices from some venders on here.

 

[Breaking Habits]

Traction bars are the next thing that I buy for my truck. I am still waiting on prices from some venders on here.

Sorry about the delay, I think you'll be happy if you decide to go that route :thumbsup:

OUO Traction bars were the single best upgrade I did to my 2011 truck. The shifting was completely refined, and normal driving was greatly affected by the lack of axle wrap. Its amazing how much you take them for granted once you go from driving a truck with them to a truck without them. Driving manors suckkkk on a stock 2011+ truck with these softer springs

 

[WHY NOT]

Sorry about the delay, I think you'll be happy if you decide to go that route :thumbsup:

OUO Traction bars were the single best upgrade I did to my 2011 truck. The shifting was completely refined, and normal driving was greatly affected by the lack of axle wrap. Its amazing how much you take them for granted once you go from driving a truck with them to a truck without them. Driving manors suckkkk on a stock 2011+ truck with these softer springs

Ill be giving you a call in just a few minutes.

 

[Breaking Habits]

Ill be giving you a call in just a few minutes.

Thanks Matt. You won't be disappointed in your traction blocks!

 

[WHY NOT]

Thanks Matt. You won't be disappointed in your traction blocks!

Thanks for all the help man, can't wait to get them. It's going to be a long few weeks. I have no doubt that I will be wondering how I ever drove the truck with out them after they are on there.

 

[6.0L Stroker]

Thanks for all the help man, can't wait to get them. It's going to be a long few weeks. I have no doubt that I will be wondering how I ever drove the truck with out them after they are on there.

Let me know how you like them Matt. I might be getting some soon especially with these SPE tunes.

 

[crazyradjohnny]

I plan on lifting my truck sometime in the next year. Will the OUO traction bars fit my stock height truck and the same ones fit a lifted truck with a 2.5 Carli Pintop?

 

[Snoop]

What are everyone's opinion on PMF vs OUO. I don't know ish about traction bars. Also, do most people add a lift when doing them? Or is stock height fine?

 

[sootie]

PMF FTW!

Traction bars serve a purpose. You get the traction bars made to fit your application-whether it be lifted or stock height.

 

[crazyradjohnny]

But can the same traction bar be used for both purposes? Stock height then once its lifted.

 

[Breaking Habits]

What are everyone's opinion on PMF vs OUO. I don't know ish about traction bars. Also, do most people add a lift when doing them? Or is stock height fine?

One Up Offroad has the best product money can buy. Plus they can be adjusted whenever you lift/lower the truck or such. Ride quality is perfect at any ride height. You can also go from Traction Block Style, to Bolt On, To Weld on, and adjust them however you want.

But can the same traction bar be used for both purposes? Stock height then once its lifted.

Read above.

 

[Snoop]

What's the difference/advantage of block style vs bolt on? Is block style good for achieving a lift only?