summit racing traction bar

[Alexrunner]

have you had any issues so far?

 

[stretch200]

alright so I fixed the traction bars. I've not got about 2in of ground clearance. I can definitely feel the difference. I've got much better traction.

 

[stretch200]

oh yea. I also have to be pretty careful when going into a driveway or things like that. And some speed bumps are out of the question. I might take these off and only put them on when I go to the track. But for 40 bucks I can't really complain about the way they are set up.

 

[XrunnIT]

oh yea. I also have to be pretty careful when going into a driveway or things like that. And some speed bumps are out of the question. I might take these off and only put them on when I go to the track. But for 40 bucks I can't really complain about the way they are set up.

Hmmm...I figured you'd have more clearance then that...:dontknow:. Glad to see that you like them though. I was considering a 2" drop in the rear and the c2c in the front, but after looking at that. I'd rather stay on my 1" and keep the t-bars. I took them off for a day when I needed new hardware and it sucked...

 

[Alexrunner]

that looks a lot better!

 

[BSP06XRU]

I took them off for a day when I needed new nuts and it sucked...

New nuts?!:ahhhhh::rofl:

 

[XrunnIT]

New nuts?!:ahhhhh::rofl:

dang it... got me.. :stupid:. Well I had to go back and fix it for good reasons. :eviltongue: :laugh:

 

[X-Runnin]

I think I'm about to order these, but I know I'm going to hit them on something... What would happen if you hit these, wouldn't it just bump your truck up because of the slant?

 

[XRLover25]

Were there any pics of clearance on helper springs? I don't remember seeing any that showed good angles.... i.e. front, back, side. Any one have them and would like to help?

 

[stretch200]

I think I'm about to order these, but I know I'm going to hit them on something... What would happen if you hit these, wouldn't it just bump your truck up because of the slant?

yea, it just scrapes. Nothing to worry about.

 

[X-Runnin]

yea, it just scrapes. Nothing to worry about.

Ok, thanks:top:

they are only 40 bucks so I really don't care if they get beat up

 

[FuCt]

Hey i see what appears to be the same bar with two diff prices and part numbers on the summit site.

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=LAK-20470

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=SUM-770500

10$ difference. Otherwise seem identical. Any insight? Besides get the cheaper ones? Both work, yes?

 

[XrunnIT]

Hey i see what appears to be the same bar with two diff prices and part numbers on the summit site.

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=LAK-20470

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=SUM-770500

10$ difference. Otherwise seem identical. Any insight? Besides get the cheaper ones? Both work, yes?

Yep they are the same, only difference is your paying for a brand (Lakewood) vs a more generic name (Summit).

 

[Organic Mechanic]

they are the same exact part. Summit buys the cheapest one in bulk, and sells it at a reduced price.

I bought a summit brake proportioning valve for $16 vs. a Wilwood one that looked identical for like $30. When I got it, I pulled the summit racing sticker off, and amazingly it said wilwood underneath.

Summit brand stuff is good, I use a lot of it; especially fuel parts.

In addition, I'm sure I could whip up a traction bar of this style, specifically designed to fit the x-runner. Our trucks have a particularly flat spring, so a custom traction bar could be made that fits much closer, and use of thicker and stronger materials could also increase clearance.

Just off the top of my head, a custom set, made of stainless would be about $110+shipping.

 

[tacoturbo]

Well, I got my traction bars in today and they don't fit. Dang it! From looking at the images posted it looks as if the lower shock perch on my truck is different. Mine has the same outboard shock mount but the mounting plate the bolts to the underside of the leaf springs has a downward curved flange that runs the perimeter of the plate itself. The mounting pads on the traction bars are not tall enough to clear. Crap, now what? I don't want to take a sawzall to trim that flange off or use spacers on the bars. Any ideas are welcomed. :dontknow:

SS

 

[XrunnIT]

Well, I got my traction bars in today and they don't fit. Dang it! From looking at the images posted it looks as if the lower shock perch on my truck is different. Mine has the same outboard shock mount but the mounting plate the bolts to the underside of the leaf springs has a downward curved flange that runs the perimeter of the plate itself. The mounting pads on the traction bars are not tall enough to clear. Crap, now what? I don't want to take a sawzall to trim that flange off or use spacers on the bars. Any ideas are welcomed. :dontknow:

SS

Do you have pics?

That sounds the exact same as mine, but mine work fine, and we just installed a set on Ninja17's about 2 or 3 weeks ago. They should fit (may have clearance with 2" drop though).

 

[stretch200]

I had the same problem. If you work at it, it'll sit at least decently. I have my front mounting pad against the leaf spring and the rear one up in the rear. If you tighen down the front one first then the back and then the front again, it should be fine.

 

[BSPX]

i'm going to whip up a custom set in a few weeks for my truck, not going to do that ugly slapper bar setup on my truck. I was going to make a new version of the slide-a-link setup, but I cant find the bushings anywhere so I am going to go with the bellhouse and rod setup. Should be killa! Think I'm going to powder coat it red to match my x-brace as well.

 

[Alexrunner]

What size were those bolts for the ubolts on the T-bars? I think I might need to buy some deepsockets to get them on there all the way.

 

[XrunnIT]

What size were those bolts for the ubolts on the T-bars? I think I might need to buy some deepsockets to get them on there all the way.

The nuts are 3/8" fine thread. :top: