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TRACTION BARS AND LADDER BARS

Fabtech RCD Skyjacker
Superlift Tuff Country

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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.


Rear spring in static position

Spring "wrap-up" under torque load
Torque Max™ Traction Bars 
Big trucks with big tires create big torque loads. Effective wrap-up control starts with proper geometry. Leaf springs become longer as they compress, so in order to prevent suspension bind, the traction bars' arc of travel must be in sync with the rear springs' movement. Each set of Torque Max bars is the correct length for your particular vehicle to ensure proper function and the best possible ride quality.

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

Torque Max bars are offered in two versions. The standard bars feature one main beam tube that spans from the rear axle to the frame. The select bars incorporate an additional tubular brace on the main beam plus a 3-D brushed stainless steel Superlift "flaming" logo insert. These bars are recommended for use with 37" or taller tires or for any truck that's spunky. Both bar versions feature the critically important swivel ends and are backed by Superlift's limited lifetime warranty. 


Select Series

Torque Max Traction Bars (Oversize & ship by truck freight) Standard Series Select Series
Part # Price Part # Price
Chevy 4WD
99-06 1/2 Ton Pickup, Ext. Cab / Crew Cab, Short Bed 3353 $434 20300 $579
Ford 4WD
04-07 F150 Ext Cab, Short Bed 20110 $501 20115 $645
99-04 Super Duty, Ext. & Crew Cab, Short Bed; Ext Cab Long Bed 20100 $501 20105 $645
99-04 Super Duty, Crew Cab, Long Bed 20175 $523 20180 $656
05-07 Super Duty, Ext & Crew Cab, Long Bed  20420 $523 20425 $656
05-07 Super Duty, Ext. Cab, Short Bed  20400 $501 20405 $731
05-07 Super Duty, Crew Cab, Short Bed  20410 $501 20415 $645
2008 Super Duty, Ext Cab, Short Bed 20500 $501 20505 $731
2008 Super Duty, Crew Cab, Short Bed 20510 $501 20515 $645
2008 Super Duty, Reg, Ext & Crew Cab, Long Bed 20520 $523 20525 $656
Dodge 4WD
02-05 1/2 Ton Pickup, Crew Cab, Short Bed 20205 $501 20206 $645
03-07 3/4, 1 Ton Crew Cab, Short Bed 20200 $501 20201 $645
06-07 3/4, 1 Ton Mega Cab 20210 $523 20215 $729
Super-trac™ Traction Bars by Superlift can withstand the tremendous torque loads generated by high output engines and large tires. These bars are recommended for use with large aftermarket tires. With Superlift's design, the bars' rear-end attaching points are incorporated into replacement U-bolt plates. To further enhance strength and rigidity, the traction rod eyes are supported on both sides. Front mounting brackets feature a slotted hole which enables you to control the amount of rear suspension wrap-up and dial-in the desired degree of "launch". This prevents excessive wrap-up without restricting suspension travel. These are not compatible with contact overload springs.

Order one bracket kit & one rod kit. Bracket Kit Price Rod Kit Price
Chevy/GMC
73-87 2&4WD 1/2 & 3/4T Pickup; 73-91 Blazer/Jimmy 103 $115.87 100 $149.82
88-98 4WD 1/2 , 3/4 & 1 Ton  Pickup 103-5 $115.87 125 $149.82
Dodge
68-93 1/2 & 3/4T Pickup 105 $141.03 100 $149.82
Ford
66-77 Bronco 102 $115.87 150 $149.82
78-96 Bronco 109 $115.87 100 $149.82
73-96 F100, F150, F250 w/ 2.5" rear springs 101-1 $115.87 100 $149.82
73-96 F100, F150, F250 w/ 3" rear springs 101 $115.87 100 $149.82
97-03 F150 4WD 111 $115.87 100 $149.82
83-97 2&4WD Ranger; 84-90 2&4WD Bronco II 108 $115.87 100 $149.82
Toyota
79-88 Pickup, 4-Runner w/ 2.5" rear u-bolts 107 $145.38 150 $149.82

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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

Order one pair arms, one mounting kit Part # Price
51" long, Trac-Link traction arms, pair, powder coated 10-60000 $395
51" long, Trac-Link traction arms, pair, stainless steel 10-60300 $746
Mounting Kits Part # Price
88-04 Chevy/GMC 4WD 6&8 lug Pickup (non HD) 10-60010 $159
01-04 Chevy/GMC 4WD 8 lug 2500HD 10-60050 $192
05-06 Chevy/GMC 4WD 8 lug 2500HD 10-60051 $223
88-04 Chevy/GMC 2WD Pickup 1500 10-60020 $159
97-03 F150 4WD Std, & Ext cab 10-60030 $159
97-03 F150 2WD Std, & Ext cab 10-60020 $159
99-04 F250, F350 4WD Std & Ext Cab 10-60060 $223
94-01 Dodge 4WD 1500, 2500 10-60010 $159
86-95 Toyota 4WD (w/2.5" rear u-bolts) 10-60040 $159

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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.


FTS62003

FTS65000

Heavy duty brackets bolt to axle housing Pivoting shackle provides smooth ride yet stops axle wrap
 Traction Bars Lift Part No.

Price

88-06 GM K1500 X-cab and Crew Cab, 07 GM 1500 Crew cab only 6" FTS61004 $616
01-08 2&4WD GM 2500HD, Crew Cab, Short bed 6-8" FTS61002 $616
99-08 4WD Super Duty (Will not work with rear long travel spring kit.) 5.5-8" FTS62003 $769
99-08 4WD Super Duty Traction Bar Bracket for  trucks with 10" Lift 10" FTS92025 $70
04-05 2&4WD Titan 6" FTS65000 $733

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

Lateral Strut Bars Part # Price
99-06 4WD Chevy K1500 Pickup LCSB966 $138
01-06 4WD Chevy K2500HD Pickup LCSB968 $138
02-03 4WD Dodge Pickup 1500 LCSB260 $138
97-03 4WD F150 LCSB970 $138
02-05 4WD Hummer H2 LCSB268 $138

 

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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

4WD Ladder Bars Part # Price
73-87 Chevy/GMC 3/4T Pickup 20890 $361
99-06 Chevy/GMC K1500 only  30990 $360
88-98 K1500, K2500, K3500 10890 $364
94-01 Dodge Ram 1500 30990 $360
94-02 Dodge Ram 2500, 3500 30995 $353
80-96 F150, F250, F350 20890 $361
99-04 F250, F350 20990 $342
4WD Traction Bars Part # Price
73-87 Chevy/GMC 3/4T  10795 $116
88-98 Chevy/GMC K1500, K2500, K3500 10895 $141
99-06 Chevy/GMC Pickup K1500  10995 $141
00-06 Chevy/GMC 2500 HD 10997 $137
69-93 Dodge 1/2 & 3/4T 30695 $124
94-01 Dodge Ram 1500 30997 $129
94-02 Dodge Ram 2500, 3500 30997 $129
03-07 Dodge Ram 2500, 3500 30998 $133
80-96 F150 20895 $116
80-97 F250, F350 20897 $119
99-04 SuperDuty 20995 $109
79-95 Toyota Pickup 50895 $127
95-04 Tacoma 50995 $128

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