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Mongoosefun
09-08-2006, 10:33 PM
I have no traction when it gets wet out. My rear end is all over the place. Take off and turning. No load in back. Can't decide traction bars or sway bars.
Any positive input would be great. Any negative input, as long as it is funny, would also do.-:t

malibu795
09-08-2006, 10:50 PM
ehhh add wieght to the back?????? sand bags or along that lines

dozerboy
09-09-2006, 04:42 PM
Better tires neither traction bars or sway bars will help with wet traction.

WanaDmxsub
09-09-2006, 05:06 PM
What tires and how much pressure do you have in them?

Duromax04
09-11-2006, 12:20 AM
I agree, traction bars really are designed to stop axle hop or spring wrap, same things. If you are spinning, my guess is you have way to much air in your tires, and are not getting a large enough contact patch on the ground. If you are empty, you should only need about 45 psi at the most. If you are running 80, then that is most of your issue right there. I run 55 in the front all the time, and 40 to 45 in the rears when not towing.

Mongoosefun
09-11-2006, 06:20 PM
Sorry I hven't responded sooner, out of town w/o the truck. OK
Bfgoodrich commercial t/a all season LT 215/85R16. Yes, I have been running at 80# I will let so air out and give it a go. Thanks for the help

Cummin_Stroke_this_Dmax
09-11-2006, 06:38 PM
That will help. That commercial tire is probably not set up for wet traction. It's probably more for high mileage durability. Tires make all the difference for wet traction.