traction bar help please

Dura · 01-03-2013, 07:40 AM

Ok so i searched the foram for this and couldnt find it so sorry if this was answered already. i got a really dumb question i made my self some adjustable traction bars and i dont want them to rattle so i figured i would tighten them. do i tighten them so it pulls the ends togather or pushes them apart. hopefully you guys no what im talking about. Thanks Mark

mike diesel · 01-03-2013, 07:50 AM

Personally i think if it were me, i would tighten them so it just slightly pulls the ends together. You wouldnt want to crank them together very tight tho, just a little snug is all.

BorderlineReckless · 01-03-2013, 07:52 AM

how do they attach to the axle? i think it would make a difference. cuz if they are attached on the bottom and you shorten the bar it will roll your axle back if you lengthen the bar it will roll the axle forward. that's if its on the bottom. idk lol just rambling

BorderlineReckless · 01-03-2013, 07:54 AM

or do i have no clue what i'm talking about? haha

Dura · 01-03-2013, 07:55 AM

Its attached to the bottom of the U bolts

Dura · 01-03-2013, 07:58 AM

and my buddy tightened them and he pulled a goosneck a couple hundred miles and they were loose so was wondering what way was right?

mike diesel · 01-03-2013, 08:06 AM

Do you have jam nuts to keep the ends tight? I have jam nuts on all my stuff and they have never come loose, also is one end right hand thread and the other left hand thread or are they both right hand thread? If one of left and the other is right thread it will loosen itself very easily if there are no jam nuts. Post some picks of your setup please!

Dura · 01-03-2013, 08:13 AM

I have left hand on one end and right hand on the other with a jam nut on just one end. i will try get some pics up ASAP

**n0useforaname** · 01-03-2013, 08:17 AM

I could be wrong, because I honestly never really thought about it enough, but I would think it really wouldn't matter too much. The whole point of them is to stop rolling, and whether it's pulling or pushing, it will stop the roll (in my mind anyways).

Cknight199 · 01-03-2013, 08:30 AM

Why don't trucks come stock with traction bars? What's the purpose of axel wrap? Rather than having straight driveshaft?

Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com App

01-03-2013, 07:40 AM	eBay Motors #1 (permalink)
Dura Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NW iowa (boyben) Posts: 55	traction bar help please Ok so i searched the foram for this and couldnt find it so sorry if this was answered already. i got a really dumb question i made my self some adjustable traction bars and i dont want them to rattle so i figured i would tighten them. do i tighten them so it pulls the ends togather or pushes them apart. hopefully you guys no what im talking about. Thanks Mark __________________ 2004.5 lly CC/SB LT white 147k : EFI Live DSP5 Tuned by Kory : Georend transmission : Stright piped 4in MBRP turbo back exhaust : Pro fab down pipe : EGR Block plate : AFE mouth piece : raptor lift pump : CAT Nicktane adapter : Rare parts tie rods : Traction bars

01-03-2013, 07:50 AM	eBay Motors #2 (permalink)
mike diesel DuramaxForum Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 2,148	Personally i think if it were me, i would tighten them so it just slightly pulls the ends together. You wouldnt want to crank them together very tight tho, just a little snug is all. __________________ 05 lly EFI Live 4094 vvt Built Trans BT Lockup Box Supporting Mods

01-03-2013, 07:52 AM	eBay Motors #3 (permalink)
BorderlineReckless Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Breckenridge, MI Posts: 603	how do they attach to the axle? i think it would make a difference. cuz if they are attached on the bottom and you shorten the bar it will roll your axle back if you lengthen the bar it will roll the axle forward. that's if its on the bottom. idk lol just rambling __________________ -Trent- 2008 LMM 2500HD, MA-700, MBRP 4'', K&N cold air intake, EFI Live from Diesel Addiction, edge insight, PPE lift pump, egr blocked, 33'' Goodyear duratracs on 20" XD Misfits, de-debadged,smoked tail lights and cab lights, halo headlights, black grille, leveled with keys, B&M gooseneck hitch, air ride air bags with compressor, Alligator tie rod sleeves, PPE shim kit,Rough Country 6'' Lift Powdercoated Orange, 35w 5000k HIDs highs, lows and fogs WAITING TO BE INSTALLED - PCV reroute, Ppe rear diff cover, inline filter kit >>>build thread<<<

01-03-2013, 07:54 AM	eBay Motors #4 (permalink)
BorderlineReckless Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Breckenridge, MI Posts: 603	or do i have no clue what i'm talking about? haha __________________ -Trent- 2008 LMM 2500HD, MA-700, MBRP 4'', K&N cold air intake, EFI Live from Diesel Addiction, edge insight, PPE lift pump, egr blocked, 33'' Goodyear duratracs on 20" XD Misfits, de-debadged,smoked tail lights and cab lights, halo headlights, black grille, leveled with keys, B&M gooseneck hitch, air ride air bags with compressor, Alligator tie rod sleeves, PPE shim kit,Rough Country 6'' Lift Powdercoated Orange, 35w 5000k HIDs highs, lows and fogs WAITING TO BE INSTALLED - PCV reroute, Ppe rear diff cover, inline filter kit >>>build thread<<<

01-03-2013, 07:55 AM	eBay Motors #5 (permalink)
Dura Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NW iowa (boyben) Posts: 55	Its attached to the bottom of the U bolts __________________ 2004.5 lly CC/SB LT white 147k : EFI Live DSP5 Tuned by Kory : Georend transmission : Stright piped 4in MBRP turbo back exhaust : Pro fab down pipe : EGR Block plate : AFE mouth piece : raptor lift pump : CAT Nicktane adapter : Rare parts tie rods : Traction bars

01-03-2013, 07:58 AM	eBay Motors #6 (permalink)
Dura Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NW iowa (boyben) Posts: 55	and my buddy tightened them and he pulled a goosneck a couple hundred miles and they were loose so was wondering what way was right? __________________ 2004.5 lly CC/SB LT white 147k : EFI Live DSP5 Tuned by Kory : Georend transmission : Stright piped 4in MBRP turbo back exhaust : Pro fab down pipe : EGR Block plate : AFE mouth piece : raptor lift pump : CAT Nicktane adapter : Rare parts tie rods : Traction bars

01-03-2013, 08:06 AM	eBay Motors #7 (permalink)
mike diesel DuramaxForum Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 2,148	Do you have jam nuts to keep the ends tight? I have jam nuts on all my stuff and they have never come loose, also is one end right hand thread and the other left hand thread or are they both right hand thread? If one of left and the other is right thread it will loosen itself very easily if there are no jam nuts. Post some picks of your setup please! __________________ 05 lly EFI Live 4094 vvt Built Trans BT Lockup Box Supporting Mods

01-03-2013, 08:13 AM	eBay Motors #8 (permalink)
Dura Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NW iowa (boyben) Posts: 55	I have left hand on one end and right hand on the other with a jam nut on just one end. i will try get some pics up ASAP __________________ 2004.5 lly CC/SB LT white 147k : EFI Live DSP5 Tuned by Kory : Georend transmission : Stright piped 4in MBRP turbo back exhaust : Pro fab down pipe : EGR Block plate : AFE mouth piece : raptor lift pump : CAT Nicktane adapter : Rare parts tie rods : Traction bars

01-03-2013, 08:17 AM	eBay Motors #9 (permalink)
n0useforaname The Solder King! \m/ \m/ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 8,656	I could be wrong, because I honestly never really thought about it enough, but I would think it really wouldn't matter too much. The whole point of them is to stop rolling, and whether it's pulling or pushing, it will stop the roll (in my mind anyways). __________________ RIDE: 2007 Chevy CCSB LBZ colormatched all around/bedlinered bottom LIFT: ZONE, Kryptonite Front end, Cognito Brace kit, Traction Bars, Comp. Tubes TRANS: Big Dipper Stage IV/PPE Deep Pan / Pump rub fix SOUND:X4500BT, 6 1/2 JL Audio's, 10"s, 5 Channel JL AMP INTERIOR: EGT/Boost Autometers & CTS, Black Cherry Denali Trim and wheel, Black Leather, Red L.E.D's, US Speedo Cluster, Rubber Floor, 20% tint ADD ONS: 40 overs, AD II 165, Oasis Diff, Roll pan, Merchant brace, BigChevyHitch, Cowl Hood, 4500K HIDs, AMP Research Steps, LM Grille, BedRug w/ Recon lights, ExTang Solid Fold, LED tails TIRES/WHEELS: 35X12.50-20 Toyo MT on 20x10 BMF S.O.T.A's and 4.56 Gears AIRFLOW: EPR Triples, Turndown, AFE intercooler pipe, EFI LIVE by ATP INSTALLER: BLACKOUT PERFORMANCE

01-03-2013, 08:30 AM	eBay Motors #10 (permalink)
Cknight199 DuramaxForum Veteran Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 1,535	Why don't trucks come stock with traction bars? What's the purpose of axel wrap? Rather than having straight driveshaft? Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com App __________________ 2006 LBZ CCLB DRW Suncoast Trans w/ 1056 Billet Garrett 4094 BTLockup Box Built Front End Some More Stuff EFI Live by Starlite Diesel Fastest 1/4 yet: 13.606 (fourth time down the track)

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
Duramax Forum Advertisement

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode