I think they might also be called "ladder bars" sometimes... at least that's
what we used to call them at the track on cars... maybe that's why everyone
laughed at us? :P
In article <bnp1ll$ti8$1@bent.twistedbits.net>, jbattles@bankfinancial.com
("Josh Battles") writes:
>
>
> "Chris Orr" <chris@manual-override.net> wrote in message
> >
> > Hey,
> >
> > In the picture at
> > http://www.dakota-durango.com/photos/photopage/robbins4.jpg
> > There is a metal bar sticking out. What is that? Ive seen it on
> > other cars and trucks. I assume it firms up the suspension?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > -chris
>
> Traction bars. They act to help stop the springs from turning into an
> "s-shape" at hard launches when the pinion climbs the ring gear in the
> differential. I've got them on my truck too, but they're chrome and more
> for the looks than functionality.
>
> With the stock springs on they did help to firm up the ride and eliminate
> bouncing on the highway. Check my website for pics of the truck.
>
> --
> - Josh
> Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L
> www.geocities.com/lenny187/dakota.html
>
>
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