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inline6.1
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posted 02-04-2005 03:43 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for inline6.1        Reply w/Quote
Does any one know how to install rear traction bars, 65 mustang??

68 Coop
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posted 02-04-2005 03:47 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for 68 Coop        Reply w/Quote
What kind of mounting hardware do you have???

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Moneymaker
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posted 02-04-2005 03:50 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Moneymaker        Reply w/Quote
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

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Alex Denysenko
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trashline
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posted 02-05-2005 09:46 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for trashline        Reply w/Quote
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

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Moneymaker
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posted 02-05-2005 12:01 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Moneymaker        Reply w/Quote
Try this one.....

http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=esearch.asp&N=100&Ntk=PartSearch&Ntt=LAK-20470+&x=17&y=9

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Alex Denysenko
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ekbeanctr
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posted 02-05-2005 01:39 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for ekbeanctr        Reply w/Quote
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

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Code: 00646
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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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Steve-UK
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posted 02-05-2005 04:30 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Steve-UK        Reply w/Quote
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.

bob6364
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posted 02-05-2005 04:45 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for bob6364        Reply w/Quote
I have a set of yellow Lakewood's and they do fine under my car as well.

68 Coop
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posted 02-05-2005 05:37 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for 68 Coop        Reply w/Quote
Hey inline, do you already HAVE the bars and just want to know how to mount them, or what???

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68 Coupe
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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)

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inline6.1
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posted 02-05-2005 09:26 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for inline6.1        Reply w/Quote
I had some kinda bars looked ugly, so i threw them out, I guess all bars are pretty much the same?

Toronado3800
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posted 02-06-2005 05:10 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Toronado3800        Reply w/Quote
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.

Moneymaker
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posted 02-06-2005 10:56 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Moneymaker        Reply w/Quote
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.

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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!"
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whiteknight289
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posted 02-06-2005 11:21 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for whiteknight289        Reply w/Quote
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).]

Moneymaker
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posted 02-06-2005 11:33 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Moneymaker        Reply w/Quote
http://www.calvertracing.com/

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Alex Denysenko
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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

JJonesy99
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posted 02-09-2005 01:51 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for JJonesy99        Reply w/Quote
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

Moneymaker
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posted 02-09-2005 01:54 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Moneymaker        Reply w/Quote
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.

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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

JJonesy99
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posted 02-09-2005 03:02 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for JJonesy99        Reply w/Quote
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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