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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 03:20 PM
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lakewood traction bars

Does anyone here use these, what are pros and cons.....i'm looking for better traction on the street. These are cheap, so i may try them.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 03:33 PM
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I think for the money, they're worth it!
 
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 03:54 PM
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a local guy here has them on his L. They work great but be sure to upgrade to grade 8 or better hardware on them
 
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 03:57 PM
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I got them and wheel hop is actually greatly reduced. For the price it is well worth it. The main reason I got it was because I was told that with slicks you need traction bars so u dont fuge up your rear end/drive train. But even without the slicks and on regular f1's on the street, I know they are there. I got mine from rpm outlet, good price like $90 or so. One con was that the fit was tight. It may take a lil bit during install to get them to fit exactly where they are supposed to, but a little tug and you should be fine! Hope this helps...
Marc G
 
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 04:00 PM
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thanks guys. i'll order some tomorrow.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 04:44 PM
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This was the first thing I put on my truck. You won't see any increase in traction, but you will eliminate wheel hop and axle wrap. I upgraded to grade 8 hardware as well (and then took my original hardware back and got my $$$ back )

DEFINITELY worth the $99 !!!
 
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 04:54 PM
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12leavu ther should be a package on your doorstep tommorow from me.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 05:13 PM
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Had them on my ext. cab 01 f150 that I ran nitrous on . wheel hopped bad after I lowered it. Installed the lakewood bars and no wheel hop! less than 100 bill good bang for the buck.

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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 05:19 PM
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I have been looking at these as well, you can't beat the price...
 
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 10:18 PM
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I had a set on my truck; the worked great. I only took them off because when I went lower it got harder to space them right, and I wanted a little more solid of rear axle.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 10:47 PM
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I am glad I got a set for my truck then. I couldn't pass them up for the price.
 
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