Tow rig traction bars

[Lucky Jeff]

I guess I'm just trying to make this difficult. But I want the bars to tie into the frame where it drops down and gets boxed in. Problem is, that would make the bars 75" long. I'm not sure that 2" square tubing would be enough. I know there is usually a rule of thumb on how long to make traction bars. I can't remember where that limit is. Will this work or should I look at other options?

 

[Not Jobless]

Realistically it doesn't need to follow the same guideines as building one for a wheeling rig that sees full droop, compression and articulation.

 

[Lucky Jeff]

What about deflection though? Is it even a concern?

 

[Binder]

What about deflection though? Is it even a concern?

For a traditional traction bar yes it's a concern....I don't know the answer to your question.

 

[82toyomud]

What about deflection though? Is it even a concern?

Deflection where? In the frame or in the links?

 

[Nuzzy]

Deflection where? In the frame or in the links?

I'd assume links.

Just build ladder bars like all the early 90s trucks on 44s with 4 shocks per corner :redneck:

 

[Not Jobless]

90s trucks on 44s with 4 shocks per corner :redneck:

But they have to be chrome :redneck:

 

[Nuzzy]

But they have to be chrome :redneck:

Yes you're absolutely right. My fault for omitting that important detail! :haha:

 

[Lucky Jeff]

no ladder bars for me.. The 4 chrome REMOTE RESERVOIR (yea that's right, I'm futuristic) at each corner are on the wish list :corn:

And yea, deflection in the bars since they have to be soooooooo damn long.

 

[82toyomud]

Might want to talk to sneaky pete... I know he made some pretty blingin ones for lenny...

 

[Fordzuki]

Tractor links, gas pipe, and a can of Mexi-Chrome, and you're in business :redneck: :corn:

 

[Nuzzy]

Tractor links, gas pipe, and a can of Mexi-Chrome, and you're in business :redneck: :corn:

We're always so helpful here :haha::haha::haha:

 

[Binder]

Tractor links, gas pipe, and a can of Mexi-Chrome, and you're in business :redneck: :corn:

You just described my buggie.:haha:

 

[Fordzuki]

You just described my buggie.:haha:

:haha: :haha: :awesomework:

 

[SLIPPY]

why do you need trac bars if you not going to race or sled pull....poser

 

[Lucky Jeff]

why do you need trac bars if you not going to race or sled pull....poser

I bounced alllllll the way to spokane and back pulling that gooseneck because of axle wrap. Some of us have real tranny's and can tow over 7k with our trucks :fawkdancesmiley: