For those of you that have the Cal Trac bars, is the application the same for 4x4 as 2x4? I looked around on their website but could only find a set for 2 wheel drive vehicles. . .


Does anyone know if they'll make a custom set for you? (for another application)


Thanks,
Dennis

I've had my eye on these for a couple months now too... Was hoping someone could post a couple pics after installed?

RE: the 2wd- i believe brandon has the caltracs bars and his truck is a 2wd..


i don't see why it would matter..


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Nick,



Thanks, did you order the set for the two wheel drive and they fit
okay? I was almost positive you were 4x4, but got confused when I
went to their website and all I saw was stuff for 2 wheel drives.



Thanks,

Dennis

My truck IS 4x4.. Brandon's is 2WD. we both have caltracs bars.. they attach to the front of the leaf and under the rear axle.. i don't see how 2wd or 4wd would matter at all.. i think the leaves are the same as well as their geometry..


i think the thing is that MOST people who race, use cars and not 4WD trucks!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/hihi.gif so they don't list them on their website..

Thanks for the pics Nick. You got one of the truck from the side? I'm curious to see how far under the truck they sit..

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more pictures than you want to see.

My truck IS 4x4.. Brandon's is 2WD. we both have caltracs bars.. they attach to the front of the leaf and under the rear axle.. i don't see how 2wd or 4wd would matter at all.. i think the leaves are the same as well as their geometry..
i think the thing is that MOST people who race, use cars and not 4WD trucks! so they don't list them on their website..

So were you getting alot of wheel hop? is this what
the CalTrac's claim to eliminate?

Thanks for any insight,

T.

I think Mike L. has them in stock. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley32.gif

Nick, Trippin,



Thanks for the info.



Dennis

Some various on truck views. I have never had a problem with wheel hop but they certainly provide weight transfer and a good hook.


I have had mine on for about four or five months with no problems. JK found them for me.


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I have installed a few sets and they are the same ( 4X4 and 2WD). I do have them in stock.
mike

How much preload are you guys running on the cal tracs.


And I keep losing the preload, Idont know if the u bolts are slipping or what. They seem plenty tight, Has anyone had this happen to them ?


Jay

I'm running 1/4 turn per caltracs recommendation.


is the jam nut backing off on you?

No slip on mine, but I checked the torque on the u-bolts before I removed the originals. I torqued them to 100 foot pounds. I am running the same pre-load as DP for the street, I give it a little more at the track.


You need to set the preload on a good level piece of pavement......

You need to set the preload on a good level piece of pavement......





I agree,


Any little variation in surface that the truck's tires are sitting on will alter the preload. Find a nice piece of concrete for the initial setting.

Ill try setting up on level ground, I set them in the driveway last time . http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley9.gif Thanks


Jay