Traction bars or traction blocks

strokedoutinternational · Oct 30, 2012

Looking at getting traction bars for my truck but dont know what to get. Bars or Blocks?

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Spatel23 · Oct 30, 2012

I usually recommend the traction blocks if you are going to lift it at all.
If not, Id just go with the bars.
Thats just my opinion.

strokedoutinternational · Oct 31, 2012

Thanks I am thinkin about lifting it I guess traction blocks it is. Any one like any company better OUO PMF not to much experiense with traction block just regular bars.

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Cloverleaffarm · Oct 31, 2012

what part of illinois are you from?

TXGLASSMAN · Oct 31, 2012

im running OUO bars and love them. All my trucks from here on out will have a set of these

91turbogsx · Oct 31, 2012

OUO traction block setup here. But PMF is still a worthy consideration.

FrankTheTank · Oct 31, 2012

I have PMF, they work very well, just not a fan of the huge block and shackle set up that hangs down. The look better on a SD since the body hangs lower on the frame.

These things are HD!

91turbogsx · Oct 31, 2012

Personally if I went PMF I'd do their single bar setup with a traction block instead of his floating unitized setup. It's just an appearance thing for me. But just know he does have both options.

strokedoutinternational · Oct 31, 2012

Ive had a hard time deciding between which company and blocks or the bolt on kits. I want to do a 4 inch lift on the truck for the new rims and tires but dont know which route to go.

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strokedoutinternational · Oct 31, 2012

Cloverleaffarm said:
what part of illinois are you from?

Yorkville

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Arisley · Oct 31, 2012

Moved to the correct section.

TXGLASSMAN · Oct 31, 2012

thanks poppa Andy

Layson · Oct 31, 2012

Go with the One Up Offroad setup. Trust me you will be happy that you did.

Your truck will shift the way it is supposed too, ride the same, no noises, won't affect your suspension travel, and have no axle wrap. You can upgrade down the road if you want to go higher and they even have setups for airbags for the rear.

Once you get the boxes of parts from OUO you will understand why they are expensive and worth every penny.

java · Oct 31, 2012

Can't beat OUO! Once you have them you will never want anything else.

cw96stroker · Oct 31, 2012

Any disadvantages about running traction bars instead of traction blocks on a truck that already has a lift?

Layson · Oct 31, 2012

cw96stroker · Oct 31, 2012

Ok good that's what I wanted to hear, because I have the OUO traction bars that I will be putting on my duramax here pretty quick and it is already lifted a little.