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Topic: Traction Bars
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inline6.1
Gearhead Posts: 155
From:
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted 02-04-2005 03:43 PM
 
Does any one know how to install rear traction bars, 65 mustang??
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 02-04-2005 03:47 PM
What kind of mounting hardware do you have???------------------
William
I'm too busy workin', to get rich. 68 Coupe
Stock 289
C4
Edelbrock 600/RPM Intake
Pertronix Ignitor/Flamethrower Coil
Doug Thorley Headers with Cherry Bomb's
2.79's out back(for now)
15"x7" AR ASTRO's(needin' new 225 60's) "Project Under Construction"
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-04-2005 03:50 PM
These are the simplest to install.
No special tools or skills required.http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=esearch.asp&N=110&Ntk=KeywordSearch&Ntt=traction+bars&x=24&y=13 ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First SS/MA in the TENS!
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 2230
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 02-05-2005 09:46 AM
hey alex that is a link to tires lol. summit sells there own brna dof traction bar that is a total bolt on system. it bolts around the rear end then has a little rubber bumper that hits the front part of the srping near the eye. they are like 30 bucks. samething as the lakewood bars. they work not not super effective bc of the movement that occurs in the bar and rubber piece. weld on kit would be more reliable. but are more expensive------------------
1966 coupe
200ci, 3.03 3 speed
holley weber two barrel, msd 6a, blaster 2 coil, Duraspark I, 2 inch exhaust to a super turbo, stock rear (3.20),ram air(homemade)
white w/ black interior, soon be painted (i hope) with the R model apron 1968 Ford Fairlane 289 auto rotting away 1979 f150 300 six with a three on the tree
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-05-2005 12:01 PM
Try this one.....http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=esearch.asp&N=100&Ntk=PartSearch&Ntt=LAK-20470+&x=17&y=9 ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First SS/MA in the TENS!
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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ekbeanctr
Gearhead Posts: 772
From: Middlebury, IN USA
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 02-05-2005 01:39 PM
Here is a link to the ones at Mustangsplus. I bought some like these at NPD and they work great. I can launch with my 408W and P255 ZR 40 tires and it hooks hard, absolutely NO wheel hop. However, They are weld on so you will need access to a welder to install them.http://www.mustangsplus.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=MPFMP&Product_Code=00646&Category_Code=traction 1965-66 Grab-A-Trak? Under Rider Traction Bars
Quantity in Basket: none
Code: 00646
Price: $99.00
Shipping Weight: 20.00 pounds
Quantity:
A must for any performance oriented Mustang! Unlike slapper bars, Mustangs Plus Under Riders provide wxtra traction and control whether you're accelerating or decelerating! Sold in pairs.
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Red Fire Clearcoat 65 Fastback, 408W. AFR Heads, Hooker SuperComp Headers, 292H Cam. 750 Holley, 4 Speed, 9" Posi Rear End
[email protected]
http://www.mustangsandmore.50megs.com/memberspics/ekbeanctr.html
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Steve-UK
Gearhead Posts: 392
From: Wickford, Essex, England
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 02-05-2005 04:30 PM
I used a set of the Lakewood slappers, took about 30 minutes to fit and worked fine, if you get the yellow (instead of the chrome)ones they are cheaper. Not the perfect answer but they work.
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bob6364
Gearhead Posts: 447
From: griswold,ct usa MCA#59447
Registered: Dec 2004
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posted 02-05-2005 04:45 PM
I have a set of yellow Lakewood's and they do fine under my car as well.
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 02-05-2005 05:37 PM
Hey inline, do you already HAVE the bars and just want to know how to mount them, or what???------------------
William
I'm too busy workin', to get rich. 68 Coupe
Stock 289
C4
Edelbrock 600/RPM Intake
Pertronix Ignitor/Flamethrower Coil
Doug Thorley Headers with Cherry Bomb's
2.79's out back(for now)
15"x7" AR ASTRO's(needin' new 225 60's) "Project Under Construction"
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inline6.1
Gearhead Posts: 155
From:
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted 02-05-2005 09:26 PM
I had some kinda bars looked ugly, so i threw them out, I guess all bars are pretty much the same?
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Toronado3800
Gearhead Posts: 1163
From: St. Louis, MO
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 02-06-2005 05:10 AM
Some of the newer, more expensive ones in Jegs/Summit say their snubber hits the leaf spring eye instead of the middle of the spring. They say thats better and it does kinda make sense. I painted my last set of bars black after a few days of the chrome annoying me. If I was putting 'em on my Mustang I'd think about trying to match the paint color since I have a darker car.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-06-2005 10:56 AM
quote:
Originally posted by inline6.1:
I had some kinda bars looked ugly, so i threw them out, I guess all bars are pretty much the same?
Far from the truth.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First SS/MA in the TENS!
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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whiteknight289
Gearhead Posts: 1391
From: Wheaton, IL, USA
Registered: Mar 2004
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posted 02-06-2005 11:21 AM
Just another opinion...
I think most 'slapper' bars, like the Lakewood design, are about the same. They get the name from the constant moving or slapping up and down when power is applied to the rear end.I like the original Traction Master type because they keep the rear end from wrapping up on acceleration and they prevent the axle from nose-diving on deceleration, making your brakes more effective. If you are concerned with the welding part, you can bolt on the rear bracket and then drive the car to a muffler shop (they are usually great welders) and have them weld on the front bracket using the bar for placement. If you want to make their job even easier you can drill and bolt the bracket on at home, then just have them weld it secure. From what I understand, Cal-Tracs are the best for straight line acceleration, but I haven't learned enough about them to explain why or how they work. Scott [This message has been edited by whiteknight289 (edited 02-06-2005).]
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-06-2005 11:33 AM
http://www.calvertracing.com/------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First SS/MA in the TENS!
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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JJonesy99
Gearhead Posts: 203
From: Lakewood, CO USA
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 02-09-2005 01:51 PM
I'm from Colorado and I heard that caltracs got sold and is no longer in business. I was really wanting a set for my 66' mustang with a 408w. Is this true?Jason
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-09-2005 01:54 PM
quote:
Originally posted by JJonesy99:
I'm from Colorado and I heard that caltracs got sold and is no longer in business. I was really wanting a set for my 66' mustang with a 408w. Is this true?Jason
Absolutley not true! Cal-Trac is alive and well.
We are distributors for them. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First SS/MA in the TENS!
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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JJonesy99
Gearhead Posts: 203
From: Lakewood, CO USA
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 02-09-2005 03:02 PM
Alex,
Thank You for the clerification. Since you distrute for them, whats the cost for a 66' mustang set? and how long to get them?Thanks Jason
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