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02-17-2012, 08:06 AM
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Re: Traction bars
You know, I've been thinking about traction aids alot lately, and it struck me that it wouldn't be terribly difficult to make an old set of ladder bars work like Cal Tracs: all they lack is a pivot point at the rear. You wouldn't be able to preload them like Cal Tracs, but that's probably a solvable problem...
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02-17-2012, 03:05 PM
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Cal Tracs are such a great piece. A local guy has a 8.5 tire Nova that runs low 8's on a mono leaf suspension.
A few people do not like them though because they won't follow instructions and tune them properly. A guy brought me a Challenger that was leaving hard left. After inspecting the Cal Tracs, he had them so far out of adjustment it was awful. Going back to slightly off neutral made the car run on a string.
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02-17-2012, 03:19 PM
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The Nova Man,with Traction Bars,go for it. How do you think every body did it. It will be fun. *Paul* Yours would be better and greater too.
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02-19-2012, 12:29 AM
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Plowman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The Nova Man,with Traction Bars,go for it. How do you think every body did it. It will be fun. *Paul* Yours would be better and greater too. </div></div> I'm going to make Lakewood knock-offs and see how well I can hook with slapper bars, but I got to thinking about other types of traction aids and an idea popped into my head. It could be neat for someone who digs old school ladder bars.
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02-20-2012, 05:42 PM
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Re: Traction bars
I'll bet they started about 1970, but when those particular ones came about I don't know. Got any more pics or history?
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02-20-2012, 06:08 PM
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Here's a old set..I think..they were yellow at one time
 
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02-20-2012, 06:30 PM
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Re: Traction bars
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pxtx</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'll bet they started about 1970, but when those particular ones came about I don't know. Got any more pics or history? </div></div>
No, that's all I have for a photo. Was just curious when Mr Gasket got into the traction bar business. I hadn't recalled seeing a set with a Mr Gasket sticker on them before.
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02-20-2012, 07:37 PM
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Re: Traction bars
I've been searching for a while for these Ansen bars. They are the competition "Super Ground Grabbers" and are real heavy duty. They are awesome!
 
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