Has to be better traction options

gatorowned · Apr 8, 2013

I have only been with this forum for a few months now as I am new to the SRT10 community. I have spent the last 8 years in the Lightning community. But it seems to me...there HAS to be a better option for traction than the Cal-Tracs. I have been considering the Cal-Tracs...and have also pulled the front sway bar (for better vehicle weight transfer) but am still not satisfied.

Not trying to slam Cal-Tracs or any vendors by any means...but....how has this truck been out of production for 9 years and NO vendor come up with a better solution? On my Lightning...I had similar issues with wheel hop and loss of traction (just as these trucks do). Outside of putting a new true 4-link rear end in....why can't we get someone to come up with some 58" rancho style bars?

We finally had a vendor produce some and I ended up getting these on my Lightning and NEVER had another issue.

I am talking to someone local and we are looking into fabbing something similar. Complete with grade 8 brackets. Below are the ones I had on my Lightning...and they worked great. Never broke an axle....never broke lose and would pull 1.5 short foots at the track.

VPRPWRD · Apr 8, 2013

BAM!

http://www.vtcoa.com/forums/f82/traction-transfer-bars-v1racing-55782/

Yellow venom · Apr 8, 2013

YES,Scott from Venomous1racing is fabbing them right now.
http://www.vtcoa.com/forums/f82/traction-transfer-bars-v1racing-55782/

tinygiants · Apr 8, 2013

With power these trucks need something better than stock.

VENOMOUS1 RACING · Apr 8, 2013

Thanks guys, yes Gatorowned I've been working on just what your talking about but far from a rancho style set. Mine use spherical rod ends to prevent binding and have no rubber bushings that disintegrate and cause noise and having to find replacements that fit. Many 4x4 guys went through this with several manufacturers. I held release due to making a common frame mount for 04-05/06. They are due very soon though :drool:

Yellow venom · Apr 8, 2013

Are they going to be a bolt on frame mount or will the mount have to be welded in?

ZCx · Apr 8, 2013

i'd vote bolt on:rock::rock::rock:

mjd91 · Apr 8, 2013

I believe he said bolt on but you'll have to drill a hole or two in the frame.

VENOMOUS1 RACING · Apr 8, 2013

Yes they'll bolt up in about 45 minutes ;-)
You'll have to drill as there are no holes already in exact position needed for weight transfer.

Overkillsrt · Apr 8, 2013

Be sure to post it when they are ready I want a set

gatorowned · Apr 8, 2013

VENOMOUS1 RACING said:
Thanks guys, yes Gatorowned I've been working on just what your talking about but far from a rancho style set. Mine use spherical rod ends to prevent binding and have no rubber bushings that disintegrate and cause noise and having to find replacements that fit. Many 4x4 guys went through this with several manufacturers. I held release due to making a common frame mount for 04-05/06. They are due very soon though :drool:

Oh snap! You have my full attention. :rock:

gatorowned · Apr 8, 2013

mjd91 said:
I believe he said bolt on but you'll have to drill a hole or two in the frame.

That is no problem. The ranches I had needed two holes per side drilled. Took 15 minutes....that's it

mjd91 · Apr 8, 2013

Yeah and if you remove them, two extra holes in the frame won't be any big deal.

Slitherbeast · Apr 8, 2013

If you want traction you will need slicks !!

505'sFastestViper. · Apr 9, 2013

Not true srtvenomous aka ken doll
Cut consistent 1.4 sixty foot times with worn out 22" tires

He does not have a video or a real time slip but he assures us it happened lol

Sent from my iPhone 6 while driving 100 mph on a dirt road

Yellow venom · Apr 9, 2013

505'sFastestViper. said:
Not true srtvenomous aka ken doll
Cut consistent 1.4 sixty foot times with worn out 22" tires

He does not have a video or a real time slip but he assures us it happened lol

BAAAAAAHHHH BAAAAAAAAHH LMFAO

,yeah Im sure he isnt making it up!:star::beer::rock:

NSDQ · Apr 9, 2013

I wish my worn out 22" tires cut a 1.4. I think mine did like a 2.4 lol

Yellow venom · Apr 9, 2013

NSDQ said:
I wish my worn out 22" tires cut a 1.4. I think mine did like a 2.4 lol

You gotta get those magic street tires to pull 1.4's!! LMAO

NSDQ · Apr 9, 2013

lol yeah I guess worn out Toyo's are not the answer

jeff_from_jeffco · Apr 9, 2013

if i can come up with the money for a set i would be very pleased to look into these. i need something to keep a bit more traction they break loose to easy.... well and i need new tires soon but im not sure as to why

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