Wrap-up - Referred to as both rear spring and rear axle wrap-up. As power is applied, torque load causes the rear pinion to pivot upward. Once this load reaches a certain point the leaf springs begin to deform, which stresses numerous driveline components. The "fix" is to increase spring strength, via add-a-leafs, or install traction bars.

Superlift's designers added another new "twist" to the Torque Max design. Any time the springs are not being evenly compressed, such as when you're turning or driving off-road, a twisting force is transmitted through the traction bars to their frame anchor point. The unique Torque Max swivel-ends prevent these destructive torsional loads from stressing the truck's frame. Additionally, this design results in much better handling and noise-free operation.

Standard Series

Select Series

The "Trac-Link" rear traction arm system is designed to help eliminate that nasty "wheel-hop" or shudder that is a common problem on lifted vehicles, especially with larger, higher traction tires. The main body of the arm is formed from one piece of 304 stainless steel or 14-gauge mild steel utilizing a unique manufacturing process to create  very strong and virtually seamless construction. The stainless steel arms come fully polished and the mild steel units are powder coated with a thick layer of RCD unique "Gator" black powder coat finish to provide many years of corrosion resistance. Polyurethane bushings are included for each end providing a tight fit and precise operation. These arms are sold "universal" in pairs by length and vehicle specific mounting hardware is available separately to complete the installation.

NOTE: These only work on trucks with rear lift blocks. Will not work on zero lift or with aftermarket springs.

RCD powder coated traction bar

RCD stainless steel traction bar

Fabtech's bolt on Floating Traction Bars reduce leaf spring axle wrap caused by lift blocks and oversized tires. The tubular gusseted traction bars feature 3/4" heim ends that attach to heavy-duty axle mounts with a heim and bushing shackle system on the frame.

Typically the travel cycle of the Super Duty rear axle is in an arch, rather than a linear motion found in most other trucks. Fabtech's exclusive traction bar shackle system allows the bars to float with the arched travel of the rear axle. This provides a non-binding, smooth highway ride but still provides positive resistance to torque loads, reducing leaf spring wrap and increasing tire traction.

Traction Bars available in black only.

Price

The Skyjacker Lateral Strut Bars are only designed to work with Skyjacker suspension lifts.

Traction Bars are a lighter duty alternative to ladder bars. Helping to reduce axle hop or wrap to provide increased traction and acceleration by maintaining tire contact with the road with tires larger than stock. Reduces axle/spring wrap associated with larger tires.

Traction Bar example

Ladder Bar example

Tuff Country Ladder Bars help to reduce axle hop or wrap, thus providing increased traction and acceleration by maintaining tire contact with the road.

• Increased traction

• Powder coating for durability

• All required mounting hardware included

• 1 1/4" tubing

Four Real Steel Traction Bars are designed for today's 6" to 14" lifted trucks with high output engines. This heavy duty, double tube design virtually eliminates axle wrap-up which robs precious horsepower.

The problem with typical traction devices is that they limit wheel travel which creates a harsh ride. This problem was resolved with the development of the front slip yoke shaft and unique three point mounting system. Combine that with our exclusive PolyFlex spherical joints and you've got full wheel travel and axle articulation. Rebuildable PolyFlex Joint allows a full 30" of articulation.

Without question Four Real Steel Traction Bars are the best looking, most functional and strongest on the market today. Recommended for lifted vehicles only.

Available in black only. Traction bars ship by truck.

KU70078, KU70079

KU70000, KU70001

Super Traction Bars 4WD 

PolyFlex Joints 

Poly Joints