I have them on and the first thing that broke was the right sway bar arm to
the axle. The dealership asked what happen and why I had the traction bars
on. I explained, when DC can put on better tires for traction then I would
remove the traction arms. Looking at the opposite shock mounts, I
suggestion they need a Quadra shock mount to stop wheel hopping and twisting
axle. The design is not good for a truck with that much HP. Anyway, they
fixed it with no complaints.
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Steven St.Laurent
Test Engineer
Test Branch, GSD, MCTSSA
MARCORSYSCOM, USMC
760-725-2506 (DSN 365-2506)
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-----Original Message-----
From: Jon Smith [mailto:fast4x4@bellsouth.net]
Sent: Friday, June 02, 2000 3:47 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: Re: 4X4 traction bars
Don't know how they compare to bars, but they took care of my wheel hop.
They are very well worth the effort, especially after wheel hop caused me to
buy a new axle :-( There is no detrimental effects from running them that I
am aware of, been running mine for about a year or so.
I can supply you with diagrams/measurements if you're interested in making
them yourself.
Jon Smith
> Ding!!! Lightbulbs on! That's all I needed... A visual. makes sense now!
> How do they compare to traction bars? Obviously not as good but are they
> worth the effort? By putting them on do I risk damaging anything else?
> Drivetrain, leafs, etc...?
>
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