i have the lakewood traction bars. or some call them slap bars or whatever... im not getting as much traction as i should. i hear you could do something with the snubber to make more grip?? does anyone know anything about this??

thanx for any help.

wizechef

 

You need those spacers to lift the snubbers anywhere from 1- 2.5" upwards.

This is why i feel the rancho bars are a better option.

 

wizechef

I run Jay Lincolns (PSP) Truck Trak Bars (Slapper Bars)
http://www.truck-traks.com/
http://www.powersurgeperformance.net...pexd.asp?id=56

I sometimes have a little hopping at launch when running the 28x10 Hoosiers and still don't understand why they recommend the snubber to be set sooooooooo far away ????

But I did get (2) back to back 1.6 60 ft times out of them 1st time out, and (6) 1.7's since, even at my crappy local track

Jay's a great guy and he's helping me eliminate the hop right now. In my case I may have to set them a tiny bit closer when running the slicks. I have no hopping at all on street tires and street launching.

The theory behind leaving a space is, IT DOES NOT affect normal driving comfort, and of course you need a little room to spare when putting weight in the truck or hitting bumps.
A solid bar is MAYBE better for launching, but in theory it will affect the ride "a little"

 

Ron,

Come over to the dark side.

You know you want too.


If not, I will get you a jumprope for all that hopping.

 

are they there only to prevent wheel hop? almost every time i launch on my street tires i smoke 'em.

 

Wize the traction bar has one main purpose, The main is to reduce the axel wrap that you will get when getting good traction on the launch pad. The traction bar will not give you any real traction advantages. Out on a set of slicks, or drag radials and then you will launch much better!

 

ok, how much do slicks with rims go for? (around). or drag radials? (good ones)

 

Chef,

Look in our Classified, someones always selling them.
Schitt, I got my 28x10 Hoosiers on the AR 16 x 8 Rims with the Truck Trak Bars for $500.00 and they were dam near brand new.
THANKS SAL OF PSP

See on the left where it says classifieds

I searched the word "Slicks"
in the "Accessories For Sale
Here's what I see

There are 2 classifieds that match your search for:
any of the terms - Slicks - in the subject.



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From Category: Accessories For Sale
Headline: HOOSIER QTP SLICKS 16147
26/9.5/16 QTP hoosiers,on crager steel rims,hi-pro tubes and tires are screwed to rims,only 9 passes.smaller Dia. tire gives you a 4.08 gear ratio. new $500 going for $300 plus shipping if not local

Listed By:
frank Reinhardt
clinton township, MI usa
5864160657
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Posted on: 4/29/2003
Expires On: 5/29/2003



From Category: Accessories For Sale
Headline: Slicks for sale 16315
I have 2 pairs of slicks for sale
28x10-16 Hoosier slicks on Lightweight Bogart wheels $900 for the pair. I paid over $1050 for the pair, they have about 6 runs on them

28x11.5-16 Hoosier Quick Time Pro DOT Slicks on Eagle Alloy wheels $550, I paid over $650 for this pair these have only 2 runs on them.

The photo section is disabled so send me a e-mail and I will send you some pics.


Listed By:
Don Cobin
Waltham, MA USA
781-983-6677
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Posted on: 5/17/2003
Expires On: 6/17/2003

 

Rob, what clearance are you running now. I have seen a little hop with the 28" tall Hoosiers. It may be due to the stock shocks not being able to control the massive torque, the squeeze on launch, and the weight of the heavy rear axle.

The Truck-Traks are probably unloading due to the spring flexing, and making for a violent reaction. It will probably hook a little more smoothly with less clearance.

 

Thanks Jay,
That makes sence

I responded to your e-mail with my zip code,
write me back and I'll order them
Thanks Again for your help

I can't wait to tell everyone
I have too much torque

 

hey rob, do you think the first HOOSIER QTP SLICKS with 9 passes on it for $300 is worth it?

are you going to the truck clash on Saturday in E-town?

 

Don's Bolt is also selling a set of Hoosier QTP's ( 28x14.5x16 ) on American Racing Baja 16x10 wheels for 300.00.
I am probably coming to the Truck Clash and can bring them if you want them.

 

are they in good shape?? how many passes are on them?