traction bars mount?

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01-12-2009, 09:17 PM

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can you get the longer U bolts from most auto parts stores or is that something you have to get at places that do suspention lifts?

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01-12-2009, 09:36 PM

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ya, I like over kill myself and I am gunna use 1/2" plate as well. I take it that 2" Dom is over kill too? If so I will have to get some. So did you just bolt yours up then tighten it up some to take out the slack?

You don't want to preload the bars, they install loose. The DOM tubing is expensive, but I wouldn't use anything less.

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01-12-2009, 09:38 PM

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can you get the longer U bolts from most auto parts stores or is that something you have to get at places that do suspention lifts?

Any spring shop can make them for you. I got mine from a place who does springs on commercial vehicles, they make them any length you want $20+nuts/washers.

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01-12-2009, 09:48 PM

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thanks for letting me pick your brain J lent, you have been a big help. I think I can figure it out now thanks to you and the use of this forum.

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01-12-2009, 10:04 PM

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thanks for letting me pick your brain J lent, you have been a big help. I think I can figure it out now thanks to you and the use of this forum.

Thats what its all about. Let me know if you have more?

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01-13-2009, 03:02 PM

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Check out these joints that BALLISTIC FAB is coming out these are the joints I am getting to make my traction bars .http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/...nt_p_1636.html