anyone remember the traction lift?

Started by Supra 4x4, April 05, 2005, 04:28:55 PM

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Supra 4x4

I use to see these alot many years ago. Basically it's a block lift with a length of steel that attaches to the bottom of the leaf spring to help stop spring wrap and help keep the block between the spring and perch. Any one else remember these, do they still make them ? Seems like it would be better than just a block and still be inexpensive. I even saw them on the front of some trucks although I would not use it there.
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1985 4Runner, 33" Boggers, rear spool, TJM front bumper, custom rear w/tire carrier, custom rock slider. Sold my 84 ExtraCab w/ Supra 5MGE to buy this 4Runner so my wife and kids could go with me.

Ferg

Traction or ladder bars maybe.  Used to prevent axle wrap, not for lift.
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BigMike

Traction bars, even traction shocks.. If you can, get some taller springs and avoid the whole block issue all together ?
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Traction or ladder bars maybe. Used to prevent axle wrap, not for lift.
                                                                                                                              This was a block lift with a built in traction bar.  It gave you lift and help to control axel wrap at the same time. I remember seeing it on a Toyota pickup many years ago (maybe 10-12 years). Just wondered if any one else remembered them or ever saw them.
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WHITE_TRASH

Ahhh the much overused traildisaster "traction" lift.  I remember those being on every leaf sprung show truck in the 80's and early 90's.  The theory is sound but the lack of groundclearance they take away be sticking straight out is a killer.  Id have to imagine they work better than a regular block though
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