Track-Link Upper Traction Bars
Track-Link Upper Traction Bars
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From: President HALO
Neither would be worth the money in my book, not as long as Lakewood makes the slapper bars for our trucks at $90.00 a set, they kick, and bite hard even on the street. If you want your truck to jump straight up and leave, do the Lakewoods.
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From: North Canton, Ohio
I have the component you have pictured on my truck. I have only
been to the track once , and was experiementing with new slicks
and the snubber setting and etc., so I can not give you specifics.
Although I was having traction issues with the slicks, I believe that once I get a handle on the proper "pre-load" setting on the
links that I will be pleased. I also have a pinion snubber on my truck, which gives my rear a little lift off the line.
Installation was simple but time consuming as it it almost impossible to use an impact to tighten all the fasteners, which
require specific torque settings.
Quality is superior in my opinion.
Marc
been to the track once , and was experiementing with new slicks
and the snubber setting and etc., so I can not give you specifics.
Although I was having traction issues with the slicks, I believe that once I get a handle on the proper "pre-load" setting on the
links that I will be pleased. I also have a pinion snubber on my truck, which gives my rear a little lift off the line.
Installation was simple but time consuming as it it almost impossible to use an impact to tighten all the fasteners, which
require specific torque settings.
Quality is superior in my opinion.
Marc
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From: North Canton, Ohio
No drilling required. Every piece is well planned and expertly
manufactured.
I recommend you use a lift such as in a tire store or service
station.
Entire time for my install was a little over 1 1/2 hours with a
friends assistance.
Call Metco and talk to Aaron. He is very helpful.
Marc
manufactured.
I recommend you use a lift such as in a tire store or service
station.
Entire time for my install was a little over 1 1/2 hours with a
friends assistance.
Call Metco and talk to Aaron. He is very helpful.
Marc
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From: North Canton, Ohio
DrD. I have found that MY truck responds with the snubber set at
1/2" to 3/4" at the track, and for personal reasons, I have it at
2 1/2" on the street.
I have made well over 50 runs with the proto-type on my truck and have tried almost every possible setting.
I understand that there have been an unfortunate few that have
experienced some rather severe wheel hop when trying to use this product, and I only wish I could explain why.
I did experience a little hop early on in testing the original one, but I was trying to create an adverse condition, which I did.
This occured when I had it run down tight against the hogs head
and tried to power brake just before launch. The truck rolled off the line and started bouncing, at which time I lifted off the throttle and then eased back into it again.
I suggest you go to a few test and tunes and play with the settings before you lock in on one for the track.
Hope this helps, and please feel free to give me any feedback on
your likes and dislikes on this unit. It will help with any future
changes in its design.
Marc
1/2" to 3/4" at the track, and for personal reasons, I have it at
2 1/2" on the street.
I have made well over 50 runs with the proto-type on my truck and have tried almost every possible setting.
I understand that there have been an unfortunate few that have
experienced some rather severe wheel hop when trying to use this product, and I only wish I could explain why.
I did experience a little hop early on in testing the original one, but I was trying to create an adverse condition, which I did.
This occured when I had it run down tight against the hogs head
and tried to power brake just before launch. The truck rolled off the line and started bouncing, at which time I lifted off the throttle and then eased back into it again.
I suggest you go to a few test and tunes and play with the settings before you lock in on one for the track.
Hope this helps, and please feel free to give me any feedback on
your likes and dislikes on this unit. It will help with any future
changes in its design.
Marc