Cal Trac Bar Installation In Oakland
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The pivot at the front leaf eyelet then forces the pin riding on top of the springs downward into the spring pack itself. This downward force of the pin on the leaf springs causes down force on the entire axle assembly and pushes your tires down onto the pavement/dirt.
In addition to improving consistent 60-foot times, Calvert Racing's patented CalTracs eliminate axle rotation AND improve traction, especially on hard acceleration.
Traction bars are a must on any truck in all honesty. It allows the truck to shift a lot nicer, and keeps the rear end more stable. I'll never remove mine or run a truck without them. My truck needless to say is way more fun to drive and rides a hell of a lot better.
By cleverly controlling the position of the rear axle, traction bars significantly reduce the bounce, keeping the rear suspension from excessive movement. This results in a smoother, safer, and more controlled ride, improving the driving experience substantially.
We suggest a pinion angle to be between -2 to -4 degrees when used with CalTracs.
And downwards. Position as a driver you notices most in a couple different ways the rear end willMoreAnd downwards. Position as a driver you notices most in a couple different ways the rear end will kind of walk around kind of feel loose. Especially. If you're towing something heavy.
These traction bars are also very easy to and don't solidly attach to the front of the spring or the chassis, so they won't cause bind or abnormal suspension reaction during normal street driving.
By cleverly controlling the position of the rear axle, traction bars significantly reduce the bounce, keeping the rear suspension from excessive movement. This results in a smoother, safer, and more controlled ride, improving the driving experience substantially.
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The bars mount to the rear axle and then connect to somewhere down the frame of the truck either by bolts or by welding it in. While they definitely look good on off-road builds, traction bars actually serve a functional purpose as well.
