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I stated above they are Caltracs.Those are Cal Tracs. They are a traction device for leaf spring cars. They work pretty dang good.
I stated above they are Caltracs.
So that bolt that doesn't bolt to anything is how caltracs work?
Looks like **** work to me!
Just odd how the metal in the frame rail was cut around the bolt location. I've built a few rides before so it looks suspicious.Okay, I see what he did now. The reason the new spring pocket doesn't like up with the existing frame rail is because he lengthened the wheelbase by one inch for tire clearance.
Lol na im gonna take care of biz! Just some odd looking fab work.Well **** man, if you don't like it, take it off and send it to me. I'll take it.
they look like a home made cal trac imitation to me. they sure don`t look like mine !!Lol na im gonna take care of biz! Just some odd looking fab work.
Just odd how the metal in the frame rail was cut around the bolt location. I've built a few rides before so it looks suspicious.
Cut flanged and fitted ready to stitch it up.
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Thanks for the thorough respond 73BluNblu and Bozwel So in your opinion it is safe? Or do what 72bluNblu suggested.looks like it is designed to articulate. when accelerating the free bolt will push down against the spring locking the traction bar and limiting twist, any other time it will be free to move. the reason for this is to stop rear steer as the wheels ride bumps and dips in the road with the traction bar pulling at the axle. rear steer can be exaggerated with traction bars at different ride heights as to whether the fuel tank is full or empty, trunk full of stuff etc.
you could put a rubber sleeve on that bolt to stop it clacking against the spring when you hit the throttle.
Thanks for the thorough respond 73BluNblu and Bozwel So in your opinion it is safe? Or do what 72bluNblu suggested.
that's an idea that might be worth thinkin about. but their supposed to be preloaded a certain amount when right.looks like it is designed to articulate. when accelerating the free bolt will push down against the spring locking the traction bar and limiting twist, any other time it will be free to move. the reason for this is to stop rear steer as the wheels ride bumps and dips in the road with the traction bar pulling at the axle. rear steer can be exaggerated with traction bars at different ride heights as to whether the fuel tank is full or empty, trunk full of stuff etc.
you could put a rubber sleeve on that bolt to stop it clacking against the spring when you hit the throttle.