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Old Dec 3, 2015 | 10:51 PM
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Is there anywhere online where you can buy traction bars for a 10th gen? Not the universal ones, but something that actually looks nice. I like the looks of the pro comp, but nothing for my year.
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Old Dec 3, 2015 | 11:05 PM
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you can buy whatever you want and just make mounts
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Old Dec 3, 2015 | 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueO2
you can buy whatever you want and just make mounts
I would, but I don't have materials/tools nor experience to make mounts.
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Old Dec 3, 2015 | 11:30 PM
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Ive never had any luck finding them for our trucks. Most of those like Pro Comp etc. Will only cause binding issues anyways. Your best bet would be to have a shop make a proper set with shackles and everything.
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Old Dec 4, 2015 | 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by brandonlear
I would, but I don't have materials/tools nor experience to make mounts.
Then why do you need traction bars? Duct tape a couple dowels under your truck.

Guys use them on modified trucks.
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Old Dec 4, 2015 | 10:25 AM
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Then why do you need traction bars? Duct tape a couple dowels under your truck. Guys use them on modified trucks.
Wanting traction bars/ having a use for them and being able to make custom mounts are completely different. I need them to stop axle wrap. My truck is "modified" to the extent of needing trac bars. 8 inch lift, 37" tires, and a 5 speed manual, you wouldn't know what wheel hop was until you drove my truck.
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Old Dec 4, 2015 | 11:16 AM
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Is the rear lifted on blocks or all leaf springs? I'd get proper lift springs before taking the chance of damaging the frame using trac bars.
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Old Dec 4, 2015 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Red-Ford
Is the rear lifted on blocks or all leaf springs? I'd get proper lift springs before taking the chance of damaging the frame using trac bars.
It's on blocks right now. I plan on getting some springs from a Super Duty and also add a leaf.
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Old Dec 4, 2015 | 07:20 PM
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Super duty springs will not fit. They are 3" wide, ours are 2.5" wide. You'd be looking for something like this:

http://customsuspension.com/collecti...prings-06-pair
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