Finally got some time that I could get some work done on my truck. Got the bars installed, I really like them, I think that they are going to work real good. Ill post some pics later.

Next some tin work in the cab around the roll cage. And then rework the nitrous system

 

Getting ready for the blackout eh??
If you could of made it to medicine hat you would have had a easy Super Street Win.

 

Yeah,, I really wanted to be there,, but it is going to be tight just for blackout. I wanted to go to saskatoon too,,,,,

 

What do traction bars do?? Don't forget the pictures!

 

prevent axle wrap, and the longer they are the harder they push down on the ground when on the power. basically turns the axle wrapping tendency of the ring and pinion into down force. and the longer they are the more weight of the truck they try and pick the harder they force the tires down

 

with lots of traction and lots of power its pretty easy to wrap even those giant spring packs. with the leverage of that rear lift block added too. the rear pinion wants to point up when the throttle is on. the only thing holding that back is the ubolts on the rear springs. add the mechanical advantage of that 4" rear block and the springs will wrap and the rear tires will hop.

 

Hmmmm, thanks for the explanation! Suspension systems are not my strong point. Well, actually, nothing is my strong point, LOL!!

Lemme see if I got this right. So the transmission is turning the driveshaft, then you hit the throttle, which would make the pinion rotate through an angle upwards, (I think I can imagine that happening, that's what makes the truck "squat", right?), then making the axle have a tendency to rotate in a direction opposite to the wheel. That would warp the springs in a kind of S shape. So a traction bar would somehow stiffen that whole assembly to prevent the axle from rotating...yeah more power to the ground I can imagine...cool

 

Watch a semi with air suspension take off with a decent load from a stop. Whenever its on the throttle, the back end lift ups. Off the throttle for the shift, back end falls, rises back up with power. That is essentially what the traction bars will do. They turn the rotational force into a downward force. They run a two bar suspension, like the radius arms on the old (and now new) Fords, but in reverse. Depending on the style of traction bar, they will be acting as radius arms, or just a bottom link in a 4 link suspension.

The weight transfer is what makes the trucks squat. Just like when you hammer on the brakes the front end goes down.

 

Tate, you back in town?

You guys want me to ship this GT42 turbo or is Tate gonna bring it up to Fort Mac?

Kev, things will go together pretty quick, just keep at the building.

 

Mike, so far it looks like Tate is going to come up the week after the long weekend. So at this point I believe he is going to stop by and pick it up. Ill keep you posted!

And again,, thanks for everything... if you make it to blackout you will drink for free!!!

 

Kevin.....

What can I lend you so I can drink for free?????

 

What a world of difference when I put bars on my 2007 with a 6inch lift!!!

Worth every penny!!

 

No beating around the bush with you, is there?

Mike, still working in Ft. Sask. I get Sunday's off. This last sunday was busy enough, hopefully this coming sunday I can swing by and pick that turbo up. My garage space at my sisters is continually shrinking, I can't even get to my engine hoist or my head to finish porting it.

 

Buddy, you're always welcome here, if you need space. Kev, thanks, I might take you up on the free beer. I have to have a reason to drink, and thats a good one. Just want you to make a hard pass, thats all I really want. If its with my turbo, that's a bonus.

 

If the magazines come through with the article on my truck I will make sure that you and Tate definately get mentioned.