so i just put the traction bars on my and i was wondering what would be the best length would be for these, and also to wondering if they control the caster? would it be best to get my car aligned and have the guys who will adjust my camber and toe also adjust these

 

There is a SLIGHT chance that they will offer very small adjustment. However obviously one adjustment effects another. I wouldnt could on it being a caster solution.

 

you want to start with a measurement close to stock. i checked from the stock crossmember bolts to the lower ball joint, and duplicated that with the traction bar. if you aren't sure or not close, get an alignment. i can measure my crx if you have no idea...

 

truely caster isnt something you should be concerning yourself unless you're excessively wearing out suspension components or have a signifigant pull while driving.

 

exactly my caster is off pulls to the right. can adjust my toe and soon adjust my camber and the last option i have from keeping my new tires from wearing is caster. ill talk to the idiot who does my alignment lol and tell them almost everything in my front suspension is adjustable.

 

fyi caster does matter from a traction stand point and an alignment stand point, why do you think they make traction bars. spens 91 ef>> im using an etd traction bar, i just set my caster to stock which is 2'59' degrees(using an alignment machine). That should be the middle most value. I say get an alignment

 

Fyi caster is NOT a tire wearing angle. It would only matter for alignment if your left and right had more than 1/2 degree difference. Hence cause a pull to one side. They make traction bars because they know ricer kids will buy then because they look cool. They make them for the purpose of eliminating wheel hop for launches in a drag race setting. It keeps the lower control arms stiff instead of allowing them to flex fwd and back to absorb road bumps and harshness.......fyi

 

Also hence the name TRACTION bar

 

that was my whole point of buying the traction bars was because i knew they were adjustable and my caster has been off, i was told if i fixed my toe id fix my tire wear but no that was not the case so i bought traction bars and camber kit to hopefully get my issues solved

 

A camber kit WILL help.your tire wear issue. Im guessing your car is slammed? If so you're never going to get tires to wear properly. Its definately a step in the right direction. The trac bars will give you some adjustment but I really wouldn't put alot of focus on it without excessive differences in the two side. As soon as you adjust your caster using that method it will adversley effect your other two important angles. Your alignment guy with be fighting back and forth and kicking himself in the ***. Do him a favor and tell him you're mostly concerned with camber and toe

 

alrite thanks for the info much appreciated,

this is what im working with toe is set at zero

 

How do you figure your toe is set at zero? The truth hurts but I have to at least say it. If you're ACTUALLY concerned with your alignment and want to not eat tires. You need to bring your car back up a bit. Slamming a car does no good. Also, before you pay a guy to spend the 2hr. they're most likely going to charge you to work your alignment. Have you replaced and looked for ANY worn out pieces? I.E. balljoints, wheel bearings, tie rods? Because if they're worn out put off your alignment concerns until ALL your connections and joints are tight. Also, make sure your inner tie rods are good to go.

 

believe me dude ill be looking for these issues too this car is also my commuter, my car is by no means slammed nothing scrapes when i go over speed bumps i have to much money under my car to ruin it for a extra inch and a half lower

 

Alright well good to know that much, but honestly you will never get a properly set alignment until you chase those problems out. They won't allow for a alignment that stays where you put it if they're allowed to move or "wiggle"

 

if you get the aftermarket traction bar does it allow it you to go as low as possible? or is there somethings that still must be changed

 

no. the traction bar is made to help reduce wheel hoop under racing conditions. gives you a lil more clearence under the front end. but doesnt help you get lower. the lower you go on your car the more strain you put on your front end parts. things will wear out fast and will be harder to align. ball joints wear out, tierods get loose, theres nothing you can do about it. you (slam) your car you pay for replacement parts more often. traction bar wont help you get lower will only give you a lil more clearence and reduce wheel hoop.

 

okay thanks for saving me the money, but i dont understand how they slam ef's too the ground cause when i slammed mine last time my crank pulley was sitting on one of the bar off my traction bar, i rather replace that then blow my motor not a big big racing person my self like stance

 

your alignment is ****ed. hope you pay for a 4 wheel alignment if thats an option.

hope that traction bar helps that caster, its nearly upright, not really a safe angle to be at on the highway. caster helps with high speed stability too. think of a shopping cart, they have negative caster on the front wheels. what happens when you start pushing that cart fast?

they start to wobble and shake.

post up your alignment when you're done.