Someone was telling me that there is something you can do to the suspension to help the rear wheels grab when accelerating hard from a dig. Says they attach to the leaf springs and aren't too expensive.

Does this ring a bell with anyone? Think it starts with an S. (This is why I seriously need to start writing things down...).

 

Ladder bars aka lateral traction bars.

 

I have considered traction bars, but I think he said they were something else, maybe similar.

How to traction bars effect daily driving type of ride? I don't mind a slight change, but hoping these don't cause a bad hop over bumps. I assume these will also stop wheel hop? That alone could help prevent rear end damage too

 

I have a 4x4, but the reason I am asking about this is because putting it in 4WD increases drag dramatically and there is a lot of tq management in the 4WD systems. I love my 4WD when it's raining, so 2WD was not an option, since this was a DD. I am simply looking for ways to cut down on needing 4WD for acceleration purposes from a dig. This will equal less wear and tear on the drive train and greatly increase acceleration.

*Edit* Found the name of them; Caltracks. Not sure why I thought they started with an S.

Anyone have info on these? Are they bad for the trucks?

 

Slap on more grippy tires and if you have the locker, wire in a bypass switch so you can turn it on in 2wd.

Or just buy a mustang for racing.

 

No difference in daily driving and you can feel a big difference when hard accelerating, rear end feels more planted, no give.


They also cure wheel hop. Can't comment on the caltrac's never used them. I do recall a discussion in the forum a while ago about them and it wasn't favorable compared to ladder bars.

 

Mine can be activated in 2WD. Problem with the lock is that it cuts off at 20mph. My truck will spin Nitto 420s in 305s, with the rear lock diff on, sometimes passed 20mph. If I could run drag radials without fear of hydroplaning in the rain, I would do it. xD

Great! Thanks!