Best bang for the buck traction bars?

[chaselee]

Title pretty much says it. Id like to hear opinions on them. My truck kinda has this bounce feel to it when it shifts. I feel like they will probly help or eliminate it. Not completely opposed to weld in brackets, but would prefer bolt in. Thx.

 

[Tom@BigTimeKustomz]

PMF (Trevor - NotStock on here) makes great stuff. I'm getting ready to put a set of his bars on my truck soon. Let me know if you want some pricing.

 

[anth]

One up off road, Get ahold of Jared at Midwest Diesel. I've had two sets of them, both bolt on brackets.

 

[gnxtc2]

The more common ones on here are the PMF and OUO. Can't go wrong with either one. That said....if you have or planning on getting a bigger tank, I know the OUO bars clear the tank.

Billy T.
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[TrickTruck]

Just did the PMF a couple months ago.

Better to call and order, then things won't get screwed up. Get the Titan tank brackets right off the bat, they aren't on the website anyway, call.

Install went smoothly, drilling holes in the frame is a biotch, but is what it is. Gotta move the tank out of the way so you don't pierce it or clip the mass of wires nestled in the frame behind the tank.

Difference is quite impressive. I was expecting a difference when towing, but not as much as it did. Really tightened the rear end up.

 

[jdgleason]

OUO are the best quality around - I love all my OUO stuff.

 

[NotStock]

If you are happy with the rear height and have the oem configuration of ubolts where the nuts are on the bottom of the axle housing, I would recommend the "Bottom Nut Ubolt" mounting option. If you have any questions, Im happy to assist.

http://pmfsuspension.com/1999-16-Ford-F-250350-PMF-Single-Traction-Bar-Kit_p_21.html

 

[chaselee]

I have 6" lift with u bolts nuts on top.

 

[NotStock]

I have 6" lift with u bolts nuts on top.

With that configuration, I would recommend a block mounted kit then. If your happy with the existing height, you would measure the height of the block or if you have stacked blocks, the combined height and order that size. If you wanted to lift or lower the truck a little, we make the blocks in tons of sizes to fit your needs.

 

[chaselee]

With that configuration, I would recommend a block mounted kit then. If your happy with the existing height, you would measure the height of the block or if you have stacked blocks, the combined height and order that size. If you wanted to lift or lower the truck a little, we make the blocks in tons of sizes to fit your needs.

I have a 8" one piece block. What does that setup run?

 

[NotStock]

Pricing varies depending on options. I posted a link earlier if you wanted to play around with various configurations but a base price for a block mounted kit, bare steel finish, is $705.

 

[chaselee]

Good lawd!! I've got to finish my AR builds first before we get a new president. Lol

 

[JRLott]

LOL. It's a bit of a race as to which will get you on the wrong side of the .g o v JBTs first. I'd say the ARs are more likely to get your cat stomped.

 

[chaselee]

LOL. It's a bit of a race as to which will get you on the wrong side of the .g o v JBTs first. I'd say the ARs are more likely to get your cat stomped.

That precisely my friend is why you have to know how to build them.

 

[jwalk09]

So when drilling into the frame for the pmf bars the tank needs to be removed ?


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[HOUTX01X]

I have the OUO bars with traction block. I got the 3/4" u bolts that are too mounted. The blocks have it where you can put your airbags on them too.

Drilling through frame isn't bad. On one side I used several size drill bits to get to correct size vs drilling one big ass hole. In the other side my buddy brought over an annular bit and that worked well.

These are the ones I have(didn't order from these guys)

http://www.trucktoyzstore.com/realm/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=3004

 

[JRLott]

That precisely my friend is why you have to know how to build them.

I know. None of mine are currently a cat stomping offense. That could change with the stroke of a pen...or a no knock raid at the wrong address.

 

[chaselee]

you guys that are running these traction bars. Have you noticed any difference in your ride? Ive heard that they make the truck ride rough.

 

[gnxtc2]

You heard wrong....you were probably speaking with the nay sayers.

You put a set of traction bars on your truck, you won't want to be in a truck without them. Traction bars should come stock from the factory.

Billy T.
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[Breaking Habits]

you guys that are running these traction bars. Have you noticed any difference in your ride? Ive heard that they make the truck ride rough.

Depends on whose product you buy. My customers (OUO) keep coming back and telling me how much more refined and confident their trucks feel going down the road, but that ride quality is the same or better.