im on the market for traction bars and i saw these on ebay. just wondering if anyone knows the guy that makes these or knows if they are any good.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...65574

245$ shipped.

 

They seem ok, but make sure when you go over a bump you don't rip your tranny/motor off

 

bump..im looking for some too..

 

I got mine from here. One thing you may want to make sure of is that the radius arms are adjustable. if not it is not a very good design. They will throw your alignment way off unless they are adjusted correctly.

https://honda-tech.com/zero...age=1

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I'm interested in hering how you think that might happen?

 

yah ive been lookingat and researching the z10, full-race and jimfab ones. these are just hella cheaper so i wanted some input.

 

the placemnet on the x member and the LCA are important, check that out to

What kind of car do you have?

 

i remember a thread about the z10 and jimfab ones i believe it was where people were arguing about the traction bars being built to the proper specs and working correctly. Sounded like some precise calculations were necessary and some guy was throwing in some calculous so i wouldn't just go with an ebay one.

 

IMO as long as it keeps the lower control arm from twisting, then it should perform its job properly. How far it hangs below the car and clearance issues with downpipe or header could be areas of concern.

EDIT: I just viewed the webpage and it looks good for clearance. He's also got good feedback.

 

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bad idea, with parts like these cheap usally means well cheap, traction bads are not something i would just throw on my car. and after seeing the CAD that geoff has posted there is NO WAY IN HELL i would put anything on my car beside his stuff or jimfab. don't cheap out on something like this, spend the money and have it right\

EDIT- after looking at the link futher im almost positive these are direct copies of some one else's bar.

 

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https://honda-tech.com/zero...age=1

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people keep saying that you have to adjust these things to make sure everytihng is ok. but what i wnt to know is when a person who buys these thigns gets the how the hell are they supposed to know how to adjust traction bars? do they suddenly just magically know or do alignment places know how to adjust them what do you mean adjust these things? are the instructions that tell you how to adjust them.. i am just frustrated that i keep hearing people say "adjust them" without telling how to adjust them you know

 

The radius bar adjusts your tow i believe it is. it is really not that hard any alignment shop can do it. It is one of the many regular alignment adjustments that they do. Honda's just do not come with the option to adjust this stock. the traction bar is only meant to limit the travel of you control arm.

They are very easy to install and the adjustment is something that is also very basic, but just like camber adjustments you have to have an alignment rack to adjust the radius arms, to the correct settings!

Hope that ansewers your question, PM me if you need any other help

 

i emailed the guy that is selling them and he said this...

"These bars are custom made by myself. These bars were modeled after using a custom traction bar set that i had made. After doing alittle testing of different companies traction bar, we just adjusted the placement of the bars to minimize or completely eliminate binding which some other companies do depending on each motor setup.

Hope this helps.

Thanks"

 

(back from the dead)

has anyone tried the ebay traction bars? i am in the market for a set and i'd like to hear some feedback on these. thanks.

 

I think dunkd has them now not positive though

 

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i hope he is still watching this

up for the late night crew

 

anyone try these ebay traction bars?

bump for the day.

 

i just got my cromoly set and installed them. fits great, my suspension is still stock, omnipowers comin in at the end of the week, overall the quality is good, no binding etcc.


https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=940864


this person tried them out n had great results.

 

thats a good to hear. let us know how you like yours. thanks, peas

 

i found some z10 bars for $185 shipped off a member on here.... not installed yet tho

 

back from the dead... looking to buy one from him..

 

I had an ebay one in the past and never had one issue at all ever.