LML 2011 CCSB traction bars.. DD/tow/"toy"

[99mpower]

Have a 2011 CCSB LML.

Getting some engine stuff done, built trans/tc, and need some traction bars. I keep seeing CALTRACS, and then "custom" traction bars all over the place.

Truck is a DD, tows quite regularly in the 8-15k range, and is the occasion "toy". Maybe a trip or two to the drags/truck pull. Nothing enough to focus on one or the other.

Whats the best all around traction bars for an LML with the boxed frame? Everything I see is either weld on, or caltracs...

help

 

[delong_1]

I run the ouo short gusset bars on mine. They sell a hardware kit for the boxed frame that makes install easy

 

[99mpower]

Ended up having Dans Diesel Performance do their custom traction bars

 

[delong_1]

nothing i love more than some rough mig welds especially to the frame....

 

[c20elephant]

nothing i love more than some rough mig welds especially to the frame....

This is what caught my eye "Industry Rule-of-Thumb" for threads protruding is at least 2, one thread is bare minimum and "sufficient", I guess. Preference would be at least one bolt size, 5/8" bolt diameter would protrude 5/8".

Be sure and check all the fasteners in about 500 miles..

https://www.engineersedge.com/hardware/minimum_threads_protruding_beyond_nut_13155.htm

http://www.boltscience.com/pages/faq.htm
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[Digmax]

Double nutted.... at least hanger bolts are looks like

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[Chevy1925]

Double nutted.... at least hanger bolts are looks like

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picture angle. they arent

 

[Digmax]

Ha, your rite shiny paint got me

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[LBZ1991]

nothing i love more than some rough mig welds especially to the frame....

X2 must of ran out of spacers so the rusty washers should do the trick:thumb: