has anyone used hellwigs traction control springs?


i'm too lazy to go downstairs to use the scanner.

the cal-trac bars seem to be a lot to mess with.. i want something i can bolt on & leave alone.. i dont want to have to adjust something every time i go to the track.

any input guys?

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I saw the same thing and thinking about doing it. As long as you have 2"/2.5" wide springs(ours are 2.5") and at least 20" between the rear axle and the front spring purch then they will work. The price is right too at 50 bucks...

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okay.. that makes two of us.
anyone else have input on these things?

brooks

 

Hello Brooks,

I too, am interested to know if this is an easy solution to the rearend windup.

It sure would beat Caltracks for installation.

...Dwight...

 

well, if hellwigs website wasnt down, i'd email some people & get some more info..

i wonder if these would hinder towing or anything else?

brooks

 

Clonetec,
Do a search on these, someone was talking about them this week. He installed them and Like them i believe. wait, try this

https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/001712.html

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sorry S'CrewLoose.. those are something totally different.





see the difference?
thanks anyway!

 

one more bump, then i am gonna order some..
does anyone know how i can "test" my results?

do a before and after run? or what?
set up a camera and record my rear axle during a launch?

 

Well Brook I'll tell ya how I would test them. At the track when I brake torque my L to get the tires hot most of the time my L starts to buck....meaning that the springs are loading and unloading trying to buckle or wrap. With those Helwig bars that won't be possible. So there should be no bounch in the rear...Also I just got a new catalog...No. 652J-07 that gives you 10% off if you spend more than 50 bucks. Jeff

 

Hello Jeff...what catalog...I want...I need

Thanks,

...Dwight...

 

Dwight the website is www.jcwhitney.com 0r www.jcwsporttruck.com phone number is 1-800 529-4486 part number is 47ZK6322X catalog number is 652J-07 code for the 10% off is AJGN652 Hope this helps... Jeff

 

I built a set of bolt on traction bars for my truck. They just clamp on the springs with U-bolts. They are "slapper" type and can be adjusted via snubber spacers.

Not real high tech, but easy, effective and consistant. I could post some pictures if anyone is interested. If there was enough interest, maybe become a vendor on this board.

 

oh yes.. post pictures.. i love pictures!
are they the kind that hang down really close to the ground?
do they have ground clearence issues?

post pics!

brooks

 

Yes I also would like to see those traction bar pictures...thanks

 

pics?