Traction bars-Good???

[Nickaru]

I have a 2001 3500 4x4 with a six speed trans and I tow a heavy 5th wheel toy hauler. When I take off, I notice alot of suspension movement on the rear end as the truck takes off from a stop with the trailer. Sometimes hopping too. I'm looking at some traction/ladder bars from Tuff Country and I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with traction bars. Do they help??? Thanks.

 

[Forrest]

Sure helped for me. Just towed the 5th wheel over the 4th long weekend, no problemo. Did a bunch of 4 wheeling too.



The hop is gone, directional stability under heavy throttle is waaaaay better.



https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?t=126217

 

[BMancin]

03 availability

I experience this as well. I noticed they are not available for 03's. Other than Kelderman, and Rancho looks too flimsy, I have not been able to find a nice pair.

 

[Moose Truck]

Check out Lsfarms' Ladder Bars

Nickaru, You can try TDR member Lsfarm, GreatLakesDieselWorks. Nice guy, I met him at the Diesel Nats at IRP, and he was selling nice, good looking sets of Ladder Bars out there. Moose00 (Not trying to sell anything for anyone )