Traction Bars

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  1. Boosha

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    I have 4 sets of the universal traction bars,that i've saved thru the years,the kind that take the square u-bolts,and mount underneath the spring.Every one of them comes up about 2" too short(where the rubber snubber goes underneath the eye)Is there a set just for the Mav/Comet,or does Everyone put up with it,or have You retro fitted Yours?
     
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  2. don graham

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    Mine did the same thing. Now I use a set of Cal tracs. :)
     
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    that's what I have too
     
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    cal tracs all the way
     
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    Ok...Someone give up the cal-tracs.lol Do they do their job fairly well?
     
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    They work great. And are adjustable for how much preload you want on each side. Not cheap though. I've seen someone selling them on ebay for $339 I think it was. :)
     
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    got mine for 3 something can't remember but around 300.00 and yes they are great
     
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    Mike and I met for lunch today and afterwards he came by the house and helped me adjust mine....
    (Cal tracs) these...http://www.hotrodsandhemis.com/Traction

    thanks Mike...:Handshake

    will try them out tomorrow...:chirp:
     
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    Cal Tracs are definitely the ultimate! I am very impressed with mine. (y)
     
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    the ones on my car are the heavy duty lakewoods,there also longer and thicker then the cheaper universal ones
     
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    Lakewoods on mine. Same set I had on a 67 Mustang. No issues with em or regrets. They work great.
     
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    I bought a set of Lakewood bars and they were poorly made/designed. A friend made a set for me and they are terrific. Same fundamental design, but the correct length and proper shock mount locations. We used a set of Energy Suspension snubbers that can easily be cut for adjustment.(y)
     
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    Do You have any pics? Cal tracs are out of my reach right now.I'd be happy with a set that actually reaches the eye.
     
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