O.k. I've gone with ProComp shocks, not bad. I went with a 3" block in the rear to replace the stock 2" block, now the truck sits with a noticeable rake back to front (but not too raked). Some guys don't like this look, but I do. You can see a lot more of the rear of the truck underneath, and the nice shocks now.

Anyhoo, the question is this: does anybody have Rancho or the ProComp or other brand traction bars for the rear of their truck? Do they actually do any good for control? They would look nice anyways, but I'm not going to spend hundreds just for a cool look. If they do any good, I would consider them. Any info is appreciated, thanks!!

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'97 F-150 4x4 SC SB 4.6L. Riding on Sport King 265/75R16 AT's. Add-a-Leafs and rear block lift, torsion lift. Side Bars. WMS Intake, TB spacer, and Superchip!

Wish list: 4.10 Gears, Hedman Hedders, 3" body lift, 33x12.5 MT's!!

 

The only thing they help is to reduce rear wheelhop. They do not help with anything like cornering. Other than that, they are just for looks like you said. They do look nice though.

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97 F-150 Black, 4x4 XLT ext.cab,sb,w/Offroad Package,
4" Suspension lift, 3" body lift,
4.56 gears w/LS,
Flowmaster 50 Series w/ duals out rear,
36x14.5x16 Parnelli Jones Dirt Grip tires,
16x10 Weld Sidewinder wheels,
Pre-Runner Bumper w/KC Daylighters & PIAA 520 Driving Lights,
Steel Horse Billet Upper and Lower Grilles,
Kodiak Sidewinder Steps,
Pro-Comp Front Skid Plate,
Summit Aluminum Diff cover,
Rancho 9000's w/in-cab remote,
Lift Lips,
Lighted FORD logo,
K&N Filter,
Superchip,
Bosch Platinum +4,
TransGo Shift kit,
Clear corner lenses,
Altezza style Tailight covers,
Bug shield,Tinted windows
Sony ES Mobile head unit,Sony ES Mobile changer,MTX Thunderform sub,Boston Acoustic Pro-Series up front, Polk in rear,PPI & Coustic Amps,Alpine Alarm

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http://hometown.aol.com/squanto804/scottwebpage.html

 

Thanks for the info. I suppose that the taller the lift, the more necessary they are. Does anyone suggest traction bars with bigger tires?

 

Squanto804 had it right. If when you put the pedal on the floor from a stand still start, you don't get wheel hop or axle wrap, then you don't need them and could spend your money on better things.

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"The Beast" 98 White 4.6 Triton STX (It's not an STX anymore) Flareside,Class III hitch.
Appearance Mods: Blue Cobra Stripes, Euro Lid by Astro, Bed Rug, Fiero Wing, Air Dam,Ground Force 2-4 Drop,Custom MB Phantom Wheels,clear corner lenses,monster battery terminals, Custom Ford Racing, Leather Seats.

Stereo Mods: MTX Dual Sub Box with 2 10 inch Polks, 4 Polk Speakers, MTX 102 Amp with a Pioneer FH-P4400 CD, Cassette Head Unit

Performance Mods: 96 Crown Victoria Electric Fan Mod, Custom Programmed Super Chip,BBK 75mm TB, Pro M 80mm MAF,Custom Welded Powder Coated Intake Tube,Pillar Pod w/ boost and trans temp,Jacobs DIS Ignition,Art Carr 2400 Stall Performance Transmission,4:10 gears with Auburn Pro Limited Slip,TA Performance Rear End Girdle, Cal Trac Traction Bars, Jet coated JBA stainless headers, custom Y pipe after the Cats, Magna Flow Muffler with Stainless Duals and of course fully Blown by Magnacharger!
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[This message has been edited by Flats Man (edited 05-14-2001).]