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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 08:34 AM
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i got a traction bar from ebay and put in on the EF and now it swerves really hard to the left when i let go of the gas and the tires wear uneven really bad what should i do to fix this problem ?
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 09:06 AM
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Default Re: traction bar issues ?

probably get another traction bar. thats not from ebay.
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 09:23 AM
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did you get an alighment after install?? it will need to be done
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 12:58 PM
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Default Re: traction bar issues ?

You most likely installed it with one side having way more caster then the other. You will need an alignment if the product is even adjustable. What Traction bar did you buy?
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 02:07 PM
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Default Re: traction bar issues ?

I had the same problem until I went and got an alignment.
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 02:14 PM
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alignment is a must. get one.
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 03:19 PM
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Default Re: traction bar issues ?

Like everyone else has stated get an alignment. It is a must when you put on a traction bar.
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 03:45 PM
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Default Re: traction bar issues ?

Originally Posted by 88whitehatchidaho
did you get an alignment after install?? it will need to be done
Originally Posted by Jenkinsal2
You most likely installed it with one side having way more caster then the other. You will need an alignment if the product is even adjustable. What Traction bar did you buy?
Originally Posted by jdm_dc_fan
I had the same problem until I went and got an alignment.
Originally Posted by EFRue57
alignment is a must. get one.
Originally Posted by xalents23
Like everyone else has stated get an alignment. It is a must when you put on a traction bar.





Are you getting any ECU codes?







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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 04:37 PM
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^LOL!!!
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 04:39 PM
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Is common sense just something new honda owners lack completely?
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 04:44 PM
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Default Re: traction bar issues ?

Originally Posted by j0hnnybk01
i got a traction bar from ebay...
*stopped reading*
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 07:47 PM
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You probaly should get an alignment. LOL
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 11:16 PM
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Default Re: traction bar issues ?

yeahhh....i havent had any problems with my innovative traction bar. maybe cause it cost more than 12 bucks??
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