Cal Trac Bar Installation In Travis
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Bolt-On Traction: Installing Traction Bars Thread nuts onto the J-bolts and trial fit them to the axlehousing. Attach the traction bar to the differential housing. the rubber snubber and lift the differential housing until the weight of the car is on the leaf springs.
That's right bolt on you don't need to weld. Them. We do recommend welding for race trucks or bumpyMoreThat's right bolt on you don't need to weld. Them. We do recommend welding for race trucks or bumpy roads.
We suggest a pinion angle to be between -2 to -4 degrees when used with CalTracs.
Place Traction Bar under rear spring, as shown in the illustration. Center Traction Bar so all suspension components clear adequately (U-Bolts, shock mounts, etc.) and be sure Rubber Snubber is fastened securely.
Simply put, traction bars are installed on a lifted truck to help maintain its stability, prevent wheel hop, and keep your ride smooth no matter how bumpy the road gets. Axles, tires, suspensions, and trucks might seem a bit heavy for a casual read, or not if you are like us.
CalTracs are a patented traction bar system designed to solve major issues with Leafspring Suspensions in drag racing or other hard acceleration, such as axle wrap, wheel hop, and wheel spin on take off.
Calvert notes that its split mono leaf springs are designed to control and reduce excessive body separation in rear suspension and they can plant the rear tires without unloading. They're also considerably lighter than factory leaf springs (especially multi-leaf designs).
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.
Calvert Racing, Inc.
