Caltracs Traction Bars

[Captkaos]

Mine is flipped also and there is no welding required.  You just use the saddle mount for the flip for a kit.  I HIGHLY recommend notching the frame if you ever intend to carry anything in the back.

[grinder1989]

Mine is flipped also and there is no welding required.  You just use the saddle mount for the flip for a kit.  I HIGHLY recommend notching the frame if you ever intend to carry anything in the back.

I'll be using my truck for the strip for the most part.  I'll have about 600 pounds in it but manly just at the strip.  Would stiffer springs help out?  What shocks should I use after I flip it?

[VileZambonie]

I flipped mine and used shock extenders with lowering shocks. I also replaced my leaf springs but removed the overload spring. It made a huge difference and I would recommend replacing the factory worn out leaves.

[grinder1989]

Do you hit the frame at all?

[VileZambonie]

I moved the factory bump stops back a little bit so if I do I'll hit them first. I did hit the bump stops before I replaced the springs but since then it rides/handles nice. I do need better front shocks though. I'll see if I can snap a few pix of my set up

[HAULIN IT]

Grinder, What are you doing with the 600lbs. Ballast?    Lorne

[eventhorizon66]

Spare engine.  Always be prepared.

[grinder1989]

Grinder, What are you doing with the 600lbs. Ballast?    Lorne

No decision yet.  I put sand bags in for the winter but I won't need them.  I'd like to carry things from place to place only if I have to.  I just don't want my frame to hit and I can't afford to notch it right now.

[grinder1989]

I moved the factory bump stops back a little bit so if I do I'll hit them first. I did hit the bump stops before I replaced the springs but since then it rides/handles nice. I do need better front shocks though. I'll see if I can snap a few pix of my set up

So, new springs, new shocks, shock extenders?, moving bump stops, a flip kit and the traction bars.  As well as drop spindles for the front to even everything out.  I need to make some more money lol.

[GVazquez]

So when you guys flip the rear end, you keep the Factory hangers and shackles??

[Captkaos]

So when you guys flip the rear end, you keep the Factory hangers and shackles??

Yes, no need for those with a 5-7" drop.

[GVazquez]

So when you guys flip the rear end, you keep the Factory hangers and shackles??

Yes, no need for those with a 5-7" drop.

glad I kept my old stuff..thanks for info

[choptop]

Spare engine.  Always be prepared.

nah, he's got a Chevy...not a Ford

[grinder1989]

I'm still confused on the shock extenders...

[Captkaos]

Shock extenders allow you to use a normal application shock on the truck instead of dropped shocks.