Traction Bars ??

[BS CUDA]

Check out this video . I never would have guessed the axle moved this much . When the car wheel hops , the banging I hear is that the tires leaving the ground or is something else hitting .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wpd3Q8p61cE

I get told over and over at the track that Caltracs are the single best investment you can make in regards to launch and 60' times. After watching these videos - they will be the next $500.00 I spend, and then their springs, and then taller tires and then.............................. I think I need an intervention.

[BadJoey]

Here is a video after Cal Tracs .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-Q72DxX74I

[Chryco Psycho]

I get told over and over at the track that Caltracs are the single best investment you can make in regards to launch and 60' times. After watching these videos - they will be the next $500.00 I spend, and then their springs, and then taller tires and then.............................. I think I need an intervention.

Well after doing the mods I do we had 1.78 60' times them went to Caltracs & went 1.78 after tunign them in , ladder bars & floaters different story 1.4 60' times track prep or not , front wheels hanging on every pass

[crash340]

Well after doing the mods I do we had 1.78 60' times them went to Caltracs & went 1.78 after tunign them in , ladder bars & floaters different story 1.4 60' times track prep or not , front wheels hanging on every pass

Chryco, what are floaters please, I've not heard that term

[Chryco Psycho]

the front spring mounts & the ladder bar front mount are at different lengths from the diff so as the suspension rises or drops , the arcs are different so you need a 1-1.5" slot in  the spring mount to allow the diff to move on the springs , you can easiy make them using a steel plate above & below the spring & use spacers & grease the heck out of them , the ladder bar transmits the power the spring just hold the body up , I have never found anything better for traction , I used to pull the front wheel on the street @ stop lights using street tires

[BS CUDA]

Well after doing the mods I do we had 1.78 60' times them went to Caltracs & went 1.78 after tunign them in , ladder bars & floaters different story 1.4 60' times track prep or not , front wheels hanging on every pass

Well while you are sitting there enjoying the ocean breeze - you should fab up a few sets for us. I could sure use a few tenths on my 60' - pegged a 1.655 Friday night on stock leafs and air shocks lol.

My problem is if I can't buy it then it likely is not going to happen unless I have some instruction / diagram / pics.

[jhaag]

Moroso, comp engineering, etc., all make them. easily purchased and installed, BUT you need ladder bars, or a 4 link.

[734406pk]

Has anyone tried these? Opinions?

http://www.classicindustries.com/product/mopar/parts/sd5004.html

[Chryco Psycho]

Has anyone tried these? Opinions?

http://www.classicindustries.com/product/mopar/parts/sd5004.html

 That will stiffen up the front section of the leaf !

[734406pk]

That will stiffen up the front section of the leaf !

Good to hear! It appeared to be a great design idea. They are just over $300 with the promo code and free shipping from Classic Auto industries.

[734406pk]

Here is the installation instruction. Pretty straight forward, i'm not sure why they want you to drill a 5/16" hole through the front of the leaf spring and bracket. They don't show a bolt for it. Maybe an omission? I would install a bolt myself.

 http://smithracecraft.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=50&category_id=28&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1

[Cudakiller70]

How far below the leaf spring do those hang down?

[734406pk]

How far below the leaf spring do those hang down?

Website says:

4.5" below w/o "Berlin Eye" type spring
5.5" below w/ "Berlin Eye" type spring
5.25" From leaf @ rear bracket

[Cudakiller70]

Website says:

4.5" below w/o "Berlin Eye" type spring
5.5" below w/ "Berlin Eye" type spring
5.25" From leaf @ rear bracket

Ok Thanks. Have been thinking of installing something like this myself. Need to check, I'm afraid it's a little low, but not sure. Wonder how this one compares to other brands in terms of height.

[Chryco Psycho]

Yeah I just sit around enjoying the sun
 or not , last week I worked over 60 hrs in 4 days , this week I did over 40 in 3 days
 Ship a low milage 2006 or 7  T&C touring down please , I wear them out fast !!