I was just woundering if traction bars would be practical for street use?

 

If you are in need of more traction, then yes. A little fatter and stickier tire usually solves that problem though.

 

they might look good, but for just spinning around town a little wider tire would work just as good. if your going to race somebody, just let a little air out of the rear tires. i used to run about 10 lbs in 50s on a 73 big block 455 trans am to race years ago. but i kept a air tank in the car. dont drive it with the tires low!

 

depends on the type of traction aid

Shelby underrider - very practical and something I recommend for anyone with a mustang with wheel hop

Slide a links - not so practical

slapper bars - no so useful (IMO) in either place but they are period correct (as well as the underriders)

cal tracs - not so practical

 

I just had to post that whenever I see traction bars installed (the slapper style) 9 out of 10 there installed wrong and theres like 4 inches of travel between the snubber and the leaf I just have to laugh. I was always under the assumption that you should only be able to slide the thickness of a nickel between the snubber and the leaf.

 

dodge would you mind posting a couple of side shots of your car with those underriders. I'm tryin to get a feel of just how low those things hang....I was going to get a set, but if they hang down really low like the slappers, then I don't want it to look retarded. Any pics would be great, thanks.

 

I have SSM lift bars on mine. It's not a daily driver, but I'd say they're ok for street use.

Justin

 

Photos of my car? Don't think I have any of those

They are hard to see cause they are almost invisible....these enough angles?

 

I actually like the Caltracs for driving around town and the backroads. With a bit of preload they give a more progressive feel to the otherwise weak stock spring rate.
Of course I'd be happier with stiffer rear springs along with the Caltracs. Just waiting on the V8 install, so I can get the car on scales and figure out what rate to run.

YMMV,

 

I just got the 408 running yesterday... I definitely need traction bars too.