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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 06:46 AM
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They just finished with my roll bar.
Now looking at doing something with rear suspension.

Does any body have any pics or experience with ladders bars on a truck like mine (99-07RCSB)?
How do they perform?
60ft?


Or should I just bite it and go ahead and 4-link it?
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 03:07 PM
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No advise?
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 03:57 PM
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What's wrong with leaf springs?
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by 00Z71
No advise?
look at denalion26's thread in the projects section. Only one I know going ladder bars. I like his set up ...

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What's wrong with leaf springs?
ladder bars = more adjustable, can run a wider tire, and are a lighter setup.


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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 07:37 AM
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Here is the thread Slowec is talking about.

https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...-477184/page9/

I am actually thinking of going this route in the spring. I don't have anything on my truck now. The Caltracs are very good, but I just feel like being different.
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 08:33 AM
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Ladder bars aren't being different.
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 09:36 AM
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Yeah, I know, I just will not be going with a standard ladder bar setup. Im still not 100% sure what I am doing. I am just a street tire truck, I really dont plan on putting a slick on unless I want to see what my truck will really do.
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What's wrong with leaf springs?
Should hook more consistent, better, and save weight..
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Flaco's big sis is running ladderbars.
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by 00Z71
Should hook more consistent, better, and save weight..
Save weight is the only true statement there

Ladder bars are easier. They will take less time to dial in I'm sure.
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