Need more traction!!!

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  1. Wesley

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    okay guys i cant seem to get any traction even daily driving i have pretty good sized tires on the back and i can slide through second gear at the track (even after i warm them up) i have a pair of traction bars but i have no idea how to install them theyre 14 IN. long and the fit right at the end of the leaf spring? any help on how to either get traction without buying drag slicks or how to install these traction bars thanks!!
     
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  2. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Get a set of M/T ET Street Radials and then you'll probably need some REAL traction bars. Break down and get a set of Cal-Tracs. Your traction problems will be over.
     
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  3. Wesley

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    looks like its time to work overtime hoorah gotta love a passion! thanks im making a list so far its 2,000$+ with these im going to be broke for awhile but i'll pull 12's hopefully!
     
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    its possible to make regular street radials to hook up but you will spend lots on suspension. its cheaper to just get drag radials. to get the street tires to hook up you will want to get cal trax, double adjustable shocks front and rear. you will want rollerize the front suspension to eliminate the binds of the stock suspension. its all about geting the car to transfer the wieght to the rear tires and keep it there long enough to maintain traction.
     
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  5. Wesley

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    i dont think my suspensions stock if i post some pics could anyone tell me?
     
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    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    What the hell. Can't take it with ya if you die. Might as well have fun with it!!!
     
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    do you have a posi unit

    i dont and i spin my tire so easy and they are 275 50 17's

    what all do you have done to that thing
     
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    That would be a huge help.;)
     
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    i have no idea what rear end i have both my tire's smoke when i peel out thats all i know!!!! and the link to the pics bellow are all i took tell me what you wanna see and i'll post it

    passenger front spring https://www.t-mobilepictures.com/myalbum/photos/photo28/9a/7e/43625101cb52__1284476090000.jpeg

    passenger front....idk what this is https://www.t-mobilepictures.com/myalbum/photos/photo28/9a/7e/684545ff743a__1284476090000.jpeg

    https://www.t-mobilepictures.com/myalbum/photos/photo28/9a/7e/503f26c48ba5__1284476090000.jpeg

    rear spring https://www.t-mobilepictures.com/myalbum/photos/photo28/9a/7e/09a16ab159c5__1284476090000.jpeg
     
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    4 recent shocks, urethane sway bushings. Thats about all I see.
     
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    it rides really soft but turns are scary feels like its about to flip!!!! could i post a pic of my rear end or wwould i have to pull it apart to see?
     
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    Hard to say. Looks like stock susp with the exception of aftermarket springs and polyurethane bushings.
     
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    i need some sway bars its on the list!
     
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