My pulley is sitting in my basement right now. I figure that before I pop for the flash tuner, I should get some traction bars and a driveshaft loop on my truck. So here's my question.

I have 2" rear shackles on, and I plan on getting a 2-muffler type catback in the future (liklely a Bassani). Which loop won't rub my muffler or driveshaft?

I did the search, and the results made me sick. (Including a particular thread with 60 some posts and now-banned members fighting over which vendor's was better.)

From what I read, it sounds as if the following are true:

1) Metco's rub the driveshaft on lowered trucks.

2) JLP/PSP type bars won't rub the driveshaft, and are very easy to install (no drilling into the frame).

3) Some JLP/PSP-type bars will rub certain exhaust systems.

4) PSP and Ruslow's bars have bends to allow extra clearance for the mufflers.

Is that about right? Do the Metco's really rub the aluminum driveshafts on lowered trucks (chime in here if you have one)? Does anyone have a JLP bar that rubs their Bassani's or other 2-muffler system?

Finally, has anyone bought the package from rpmoutlet with the Lakewood bars and a loop? It comes with adjustible rear sway bar endlinks, which I need, but it's not worth buying if their straight, JLP-type bar will rub my exhaust later.


Thanks as always,
Kevin

 

No problems here

 

I have 2" shackels, the rancho style traction bars, and wihchever DS loop JDM sells. and the twin muffler magnaflow system, all added at different times and 0 clearance issues

 

Love my Ruslow loop. My truck is lowered 3"F/4"R. No issues.

 

I am running 3" shackles and the Metco DS loop.. No problems here 2 years...........JR

 

Thanks for the replies. litnfast, do the bolts hide well under the Bedrug?

What should I do to the holes in the bed after I drill them to protect the bed from rust? Is there a particular coating that's used?

 

The holes are behind the seats on the floorboard under the rug.