Caltracs before and after on supercharged 5.7

I didn't notice any change in ride.

like i said earlier...you probably CAN use the factory bushings.

but, IMHO, you shouldn't. it needs an immobile, non-squishy joint.

you are putting a lot more pressure on the connection.

I can't see them wearing out.

the only noise comes from poorly adjusted bars..

my recommendation....tighten them more than you think you should.

if not,
they will clatter when you are decelerating AND going over a bump....like a speed bump.

 

I think his build was lost to a natural disaster.

 

Yep, you're not wrong. Just wondering how those with factory bushings did it and if it's still working well. Appreciate the input!

Oh shit! that's terrible... I'm looking to buy caltracs to install with my SOS lowering kit too. His truck was so nice!

 

I had both the caltracs and SDHQ versions and ended up keeping the sdhq since they are the easier diy install/remove, don’t interfere with offroading and make no noise I can detect.

Both are good options and the Caltracs price is hard to beat.

With a supercharger you definitely notice axle wrap during quick 0-60 type acceleration, so if you’re gonna do that should use some kind of traction bar.

 

Absolutely! I'm limited to caltracs since I have the SOS lowering kit. Which is fine by me lol. Thanks for input!

 

Wondering if somebody can help me out with these dimensions in the picture? And the thickness of the individual tabs. Would be greatly appreciated

 

I welded up some shock tabs from ruff stuff to accommodate 3/4 heim joints for homemade traction bars. 1 1/2 height and 17/8 width for 5/8 grade 8 bolts. I'll have to double check in the morning.
In the pic I di add an additional .25 plate to front and rear of traction bar tab mounts.

 

Those measurements seem small compared to the calteacs, no?

Very cool, i like that! Is your homemade setup working well for you? Are they adjustable? Do yours still ride and articulate well without a pivot or shackle at the front mount?

Thanks for sharing the pics. Giving me more ideas and motivation!

 

It's based on a mixture of the bds kit and an another online kit. The tabs are .25 plate tabs and articulate well with the icon 2.5 lift/coach builder shackles.
I wasn't sure if you were thinking of your own design or having custom caltracs made.