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matt
Dodge Dakota
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1/24/2003
13:51:51
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 Subject: Ladder bars or traction bars
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My question is what kind of rear suspension mods should I make to my 87 big block Dakota?? Should I go with ladder bars , 4 link , 3 link or build a custom pinion snubber and remove the rear spring clamps or traction bars like caltracks??
Also does a pinion snubber do basicaly the same thing as standard traction bars??
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Buzz
Dodge Dakota
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1/24/2003
18:35:55
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I would look into the 4 link w/ coil overs for the sheer ability to tune it... If you want something simpler then the ladder bars are a good option... I personally like the 4 link and you could just buy a book and try different things to see how the truck reacts to it.
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EyeTrip
R/T
1/24/2003
20:23:37
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Ladder bars are great if you don't run it on the street for a daily driver ... the torsion on the suspension kills the rod ends. For a great all around setup, it's hard to compete with the 4-link. Very tunable for great weight transfer when you need it and independent enough to hold up to daily driving. The slid-a-link is a good “Bolt on” design but you do have to adjust them for street and for drags. I left mine setup for drags and I keep breaking stuff on the street every couple of months.
For your Big Block I would suggest 4-link.
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