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Old 07-07-2013, 10:54 AM
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hey guys so since i lowered my truck i have completely no traction..trucks lowered 3/5 springs up front and lowering leafs which i tihnk is the problem and shackles in the rear.just wanted to know what be the cheapest way to gain traction back, i have no wheel hop at all just spins like im on ice lol even under half throttle so, i wouldnt think caltracs would work... also have 456 gears and a tb stall from circle d so that dont help lol thanks
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What are you running for rims/rubber.

The more sidewall the better. Cool looking isn't great for traction.

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Smith Racecraft assassin traction bars
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i have 285/50/20s ....just my leafsprings are really flat and looks like wrap up ??
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Traction bars will solve that
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thanks man just thought traction bars would help alot only if i had wheel hop??
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and where can i buy the assassin bars and how much??
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http://srdparts.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.product_ details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=50&Itemid=1
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i called and talked to them and the guy told me it sounds like i need more arch in my leafspring... so i guess ill put the stock leafs on it and get hangers
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