Ladder bars vs. Traction bars

ehines218

ehines218

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I have done some searching but am having a hard time figuring out what I want to go with. Should I go with ladder bars or traction bars and who should I look at for getting some? Also pictures would be awesome of some setups.
 
Like a ladder bar/coil over versus leaf spring/traction bar setup?
 
The leafs will be staying for the forsee able future and mostly drag racing but might pull once or twice a year

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And I'm not sure I'd it says on here but this is going on an extended cab short bed 2nd gen

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Ladder bars with leafs will bind unless you use a floater kit witch requires some work but will provide solid pinion angle control
Most use traction bars
 
What is a floater kit? And the fab part shouldn't be a problem. Myself and friends are decently handy when it comes to making stuff work

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A traction bar, no matter the style, with a single link point at the axle and the frame bracket will bind leaf spring suspension. A shackle at the frame bracket allows the axle to move in an arc as the leaf spring suspension articulates. However, I don't believe you want to use a single bar type setup (2-link) with a shackle. Rather, a ladder type traction bar (3-link) with a shackle at the frame bracket.
 
Yes I'm pretty set on a ladder bar setup at this point. Now I'm having a hard time finding either plans for a set or someone who builds. I've talked with flight fab and their "ladder bar" setup is a traction bar with some extra tubing and a logo on it but is still only a 2 link setup

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"Ladder" really only relates to how it looks, of course. But ideally, 2 points of contact on the axle, above and below the tube and the frame bracket with a small shackle. The shackle allows the bars to move forward as the suspension unloads and the axle "swings" forward in its arc. And vice versa (slightly) when it compresses.
 
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Why not cal tracs? I think that's what I'm going to run on my truck, they seem a lot easier and more reliable than traditional traction bars


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Think 60" length of the bottom tube is long enough for a 4x4 dually? I like that setup from who but I am concerned it's too short for my truck.

96 3500 5x018 7mm dvs 62fmw
 
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