RE: Traction Bars(Attn: Matt)

From: Stlaurent Mr Steven (STLAURENTS@mctssa.usmc.mil)
Date: Fri Jul 07 2000 - 10:05:42 EDT


WAY-TO-GO Chris!

Yes, the Lakewood were not primarily designed for the Dakota. You have to
fabricate a piece a material for the space between the Traction Bars and the
Axle. I used a hardened piece of Oak wood. The reasoning behind this is to
absorbed the launching of the Dakota. I will be replacing this unit soon as
I move into the wheels and suspension in the fall. I will have someone make
Utherathane Rubber material that will be a square shape. Anyway, a 1.25"
wide and 2.5 inches long. But with me, I left a 1/4 inch gap between the
snubber and the leaf springs. I want the shocks and leafs do it stuff
before the traction bars hit. Pushes the weight transfer rearward and then
launch. I hope this will answer your question. Remember, after installing,
you will need do a at least a couple more tightening on the rear portion of
the bars for any movement.

You will need a deep well socket to install the inside nuts next to the
wheels.

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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: Y2KDakuda@aol.com [mailto:Y2KDakuda@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, July 07, 2000 2:40 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Traction Bars(Attn: Matt)

I just picked up a pair of Lakewood Traction bars last night and need a
little help on what I need to do to make them work on the dak. I know that
someone said you had to put a spacer or something in the back. please help
need traction!!!!!

Chris Lambert
00 CC Sport + 4.7 V-8 5 speed 3.55 LSD 325/50/15 BFG COMP/TA Drag Radials
Flowmaster catback duel tips K&N drop in Filter Autolite plugs (3923's)
Clear Front Lenses Lackwood Traction bars (In Box)
1/4 mile 15.11@88.46



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