Hey everyone, needing some assistance. I have a 2016 5.0L XLT with a 3" suspension lift on 35" and trying to find something to help with traction as truck breaks free easy on acceleration, especially on wet roads, even easier when turning. I've been trying to research possible traction bars but I can't seem to find anything except a hundred different sites all selling the same rough country or no name bars, but only for 5"+ lifts. Any suggestions would be helpful.

Edit for clarification: since this has come up alot, I thought I'd clarify. I am not putting the pedal to the plastic or trying to race, just normal driving. Tires are 35" Yokohamas on 18" wheels at 32 to 38 PSI, depending on outside temp and how long I've been driving (see pic). I am aware of the lack of weight issue, but I have a decked toolbox installed with about 200-300 lbs of tools. I know that trucks don't do well on tight turns and stuff, but wider turns it shouldn't. For example, taking a turn similar to an interstate exit ramp at around 15ish mph shouldn't cause the truck to start going sideways, even in the rain.

Also, was looking for traction bars to help with wheel hop/axle wrap.

 

Throw some weight in the bed, install a LSD, or be gentle with the gas pedal.

 

That is how rear wheel drive open differentials work, one tire breaks loose on over acceleration, when turning the inside tire has all the power applied to it, unil it breaks loose then the outside tire helps. Chevrolets used to have Posi Track rear ends, Fords had limited slip rear ends, but rather than tire spin the hard accelleration the rear end would go sideways and pass the front end on slippery roads. So future endineers decided traction control would be programmed to reduce engine power until the slipping stops and now you are stuck in the snow.

Your only option is to chill out on the gas pedal.

 

A RWD truck with a light rear end and powerful engine is going to break free pretty easily unless you do something to counteract that, or use the go pedal less aggressively. Options not already mentioned that may be available depending how your truck is equipped, would be to engage 4A and/or change your drive mode to Wet/Snow.

 

Tires can make a big difference, what are you running and how old are they?

 

You might look at reviews of your tires on tire rack dot com, Not all tires work as well, you also might air them down a bit?

 

traction bars won't help.

 

Good point, tire pressures can have a big impact. Make sure you’re not overinflated.

 

Running Yokohama 35" on 18" rims. They are about a year old and run anywhere from 32 to 38 PSI (depending on outside temp and how long I've been driving).

To clarify (I'll edit main post as well), I'm not stomping the pedal or being mad aggressive with it, just normal driving.

 

What is their wet traction rating? expected milage? High milage tires achieve that by having rock hard tread which doesn't grip as well on wet roads.