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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 12:24 AM
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What are the best and the best place to buy traction bars. I am getting really bad wheel hop since i put on the new tires.

I have an exploder rear end so i am sure i may need to alter the spring plates to make them fit but no biggie!
Old Oct 18, 2011 | 12:31 AM
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caltracs are good i used them before i switched to the 3 link i have now.
Old Oct 18, 2011 | 06:38 AM
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Ive got traction masters - work fine.
http://tractionmaster.com/app.html
Old Oct 18, 2011 | 10:16 AM
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I would consider cal tracs the "best" but even cheap slapper bars should cure your wheel hop...You could also try clamping the front side of your spring leafs..Make sure your front spring bushings are in good shape without alot of slop...
Old Oct 18, 2011 | 10:39 AM
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if you ask 100 people about 80 will say caltracs
Old Oct 18, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by kalli
if you ask 100 people about 80 will say caltracs
Or about 80%....
Old Oct 18, 2011 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by palerider
Ive got traction masters - work fine.
http://tractionmaster.com/app.html
I agreee, the TM's are excellent at a fraction of the price of CT's. They were factory on the 66 Shelby.

Old Oct 18, 2011 | 08:41 PM
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I'll say the Traction Masters too. Buy the real ones not the knockoffs. You'll still save a bundle over the price of the fancy pants Caltracs and the TMs will do the job.
Old Oct 18, 2011 | 08:47 PM
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I used to have some lakewood traction/ladder bars back in the day, those things were sweet. My car would lift up an inch when I'd romp on it. No hop --ever!

At any rate, you can get some universal traction bars for ~$80.
http://store.prestoliteperformance.c...l?limit=36&p=1
Old Oct 18, 2011 | 09:37 PM
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I have a brand new set of traction masters still in the box if you want them. I bought them with my new suspension but never installed them. Had them about 6 months



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