Traction bars

[randy73]

Since I can't find performance leaf springs for my 73, thought I would look into traction bars.

Is there any benefit of using traction bars on my 340/A518 3.23 open car?

[Ghoste]

Are you experiencing wheel hop with it?  A pinion snubber usually works better with the Mopars and is less visible.

[Cooter]

Since I can't find performance leaf springs for my 73, thought I would look into traction bars.

Is there any benefit of using traction bars on my 340/A518 3.23 open car?

Although this gets into some wierd science, but I have seen a properly set up "open" rear that leaves two black marks upon take off every time with Air bags.

Properly set up, you can preload the "Weak" side and get the same traction as a Sure Grip with only an open rear. Yes, Traction bars do help, but are not the only thing needed.

[randy73]

I am not experiencing whell hop, yet.

I am swapping trany's and rebuilding my suspension and I would like to add them now if they will help.

[Ghoste]

My vote would still be the snubber.  Cheap and effective, get the threaded version though so you can adjust where you want.

[John_Kunkel]

If you're going to use traction bars, stay away from "slap bars"...Caltracs would be a better choice.

[Ghoste]

Better?  Possibly even best.  More money but a very effective system.