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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 09:01 PM
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Okay guys, I'm pretty sure I'm buying Cal-tracs to see if I can get rid of spring-wrap and get some traction. I'm looking for some input from those who have them, mostly wanna hear how happy/unhappy you are with the setup. I'm also considering removing my overload leaf for more weight transfer. What does everybody suggest?

I'm planning on getting slicks and launching in 2 wheel drive. Yes, the truck is daily driven also.
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 09:28 PM
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My OLS is removed along with the cal tracs. It will help at the track, but not so much on the street. I can still blow the tires off with them, but just not as far as i could without them..
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 10:28 PM
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I run no overloads and cuztom made traction bars and it dead hooks!
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 11:48 PM
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I run no overloads and cuztom made traction bars and it dead hooks!
Can you give me a little more info about your setup, including street manners?
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2in lowering shackles and 2in hangers, (no flip kit) no load springs so the truck will tranfer the weight better. My traction bars bolt to the u bolts.. On a drag radial its nasty on the street or strip.. Several of my buddies run this setup. I was also running this setup on my single cab and it run low 11s.
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 08:23 AM
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hey im running hotchkis sport leafs, they dont squat @ all! wondering if i should go back to original springs w/out over loads? use a drop shackle kit! im turning 12.6 @ track blistering my nitto 555!
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 05RST2NV
2in lowering shackles and 2in hangers, (no flip kit) no load springs so the truck will tranfer the weight better. My traction bars bolt to the u bolts.. On a drag radial its nasty on the street or strip.. Several of my buddies run this setup. I was also running this setup on my single cab and it run low 11s.
are u running a long bar setup?
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