Just wanted to comment on here to give anyone thinking about purchasing some first-hand customer experience. Fit on my 2021 4x4 Supercrew f150 was excellent, welds and finish were all great. I'm a home-gamer who would be at best an intermediate mechanic and I was able to go from unboxing to completely installed in an afternoon. The biggest problem I faced was getting the bolts to thread on the closest nut retainer on the larger bracket. For some reason, I had the damnedest time trying to get that bolt to properly thread in. I ended up walking the hole in the frame by about a 1/16th to the wheels and then everything lined up well. Bwoody's customer support has been very helpful. I had an issue which was more than likely my fault (Make sure that you tighten your leaf spring u-bolts to proper spec the first time, no counting ugga duggas.) and they responded within two business days, stating they were sorry for the delay. Would purchase from them again!
Got my kit in and it seems the frame on my 2018 is slightly different than the one you're working with. If I sit the bracket up against the leaf spring mount as you instruct, the front hole that already exists does not quite line up with the bracket...it sits behind the hole by about ¼". Either I open up the hole more or I scoot the bracket forward some just enough to get it to line up. I'm not sure how important it is to have the bracket up against the leaf spring mount, but the latter would definitely be a lot easier.
@@cklochaklipira11769 I ended up working it out on my own. The rear hole that you have to drill sits on an indention in the metal and will not allow the provided bracketed nut plate to sit flush inside the frame. This didn't sit well with me so I opened up the hole and used an appropriate sized nutsert...which then forced me to open the front hole to get it to line up.
It looks like a really decent kit, and considering it for my truck. Just curious, after drilling into the frame wouldn't you recommend some rust prevention for the holes? I understand that the brackets seem necessary for a solid connection, but is the frame not strong enough to hold the bolts by itself by drilling the correct diameter thread pitch? Also, Would the kit help with squat when towing? Again, just curious. Other that that, I've heard good things about the kit.
Apologies for the late response. We do recommend rust prevention sprays for customers located in very salt prone areas. I'm not understanding the second part of your question regarding the frame brackets however. Also, This kit does not help with squatting when towing. If you have any other questions feel free to reach out to us! tech@bwoodyperformance.com
I'm installing this on a 4 inch Maxtrac flip kit and I'm running into major leaf spring clearance issues when attempting to attach the bar to the front bracket. I believe the problem lies with the Maxtrac kit using front leaf spring hangers. If I remove the hanger, I believe it will drop me to 6"...not quite what I'm aiming for. If I remove the lower leaf springs, I will have to either replace the center spring pack bolts as they will be too long and the nut will run out of threads when tigtening, or get a tap and dye set and thread the bolt more. The description for these traction bars say they work on trucks flipped or not...which isn't entirely accurate.
Sorry for just now seeing your comments, send our tech support over an email - Tech@bwoodyperformance.com We offer two kinds of brackets for these traction bars. Our site states that any & all kits that require a front drop shackle will require use our extended “belltech” brackets. Send us an email and we can go over a few options with you to find a solution.
@@bwoodyperformance4220 Ahh I see...it wasn't just referring to Belltech drop kits. And when it asks whether or not you have a front Belltech kit...is that referring to the hangers as well? It's starting to make sense...the wording just threw me off since I'm not working with Belltech at all. I'll send that email.
Just ordered a set of these bars for my '22 RCSB, looking forward to getting them on. If I were to get the RIdetech lowering kit with the rear axle flip, will I still be able to use these bars?
Yes, As long as you don't use their shackles. If you do use their shackles, you would require our extended frame brackets that we supply for the belltech kits.
Hello, I just received my traction bars and I have a question regarding the U-bolt. You don’t address torquing them or if they should be replaced or not. Do you recommend replacing them or reusing them and do you have a torque spec that you recommend for them. Thank you
Forgive my lack of knowledge but will these work on a 2023 F-150 platinum 4x4 with 6.5 bed ? Truck has power running boards. Truck has been fitted with the ford performance Bilstein leveling kit and after installing a whipple supercharger now i feel i need something like this to help plant the power.
I have these bars on my 20 f150 4x4 lowered with the belltech axel flip kit and there drop shocks. Would your rear shock relocation kit work with there drop shocks and will the shock relocation kit benefit me if im running your traction bars already??
@@bwoodyperformance4220 when you say lowers also, you are referring to the shock extenders? Those mount on bottom side to better align with the upper mounts? Just want to make sure I order the right stuff
Want to grab a set of these. I have a 2018 four-wheel-drive with rear drop shackles. Will this kit work OK using that? Any other things I need to grab to make this kit work? Thank you much.
You should not. We can send you the brackets for the kit along with our diagram to provide us bolt hole to bolt hole measurements to be sure. This is how we produce the custom traction bars when needed.
@@bwoodyperformance4220 In the video you recommend the lowest holes for a 2wd truck. What you recommend for a 4wd setup? Installing this next weekend and want to know what you guys recommend
@@cklochaklipira11769 You want to set these as high as possible on the front perch. If you have any other questions contact our technical support, to avoid delays in response.
Super good video. Thanks for your help and experience 😊👍🙏🙏🙏
Just wanted to comment on here to give anyone thinking about purchasing some first-hand customer experience. Fit on my 2021 4x4 Supercrew f150 was excellent, welds and finish were all great. I'm a home-gamer who would be at best an intermediate mechanic and I was able to go from unboxing to completely installed in an afternoon. The biggest problem I faced was getting the bolts to thread on the closest nut retainer on the larger bracket. For some reason, I had the damnedest time trying to get that bolt to properly thread in. I ended up walking the hole in the frame by about a 1/16th to the wheels and then everything lined up well.
Bwoody's customer support has been very helpful. I had an issue which was more than likely my fault (Make sure that you tighten your leaf spring u-bolts to proper spec the first time, no counting ugga duggas.) and they responded within two business days, stating they were sorry for the delay. Would purchase from them again!
Thank you for your kind words! We are here to help. We appreciate your business, and your support!
Got my kit in and it seems the frame on my 2018 is slightly different than the one you're working with. If I sit the bracket up against the leaf spring mount as you instruct, the front hole that already exists does not quite line up with the bracket...it sits behind the hole by about ¼". Either I open up the hole more or I scoot the bracket forward some just enough to get it to line up. I'm not sure how important it is to have the bracket up against the leaf spring mount, but the latter would definitely be a lot easier.
Did you ever get an answer on this?
@@cklochaklipira11769 I ended up working it out on my own. The rear hole that you have to drill sits on an indention in the metal and will not allow the provided bracketed nut plate to sit flush inside the frame. This didn't sit well with me so I opened up the hole and used an appropriate sized nutsert...which then forced me to open the front hole to get it to line up.
It looks like a really decent kit, and considering it for my truck.
Just curious, after drilling into the frame wouldn't you recommend some rust prevention for the holes? I understand that the brackets seem necessary for a solid connection, but is the frame not strong enough to hold the bolts by itself by drilling the correct diameter thread pitch?
Also, Would the kit help with squat when towing?
Again, just curious. Other that that, I've heard good things about the kit.
Apologies for the late response. We do recommend rust prevention sprays for customers located in very salt prone areas. I'm not understanding the second part of your question regarding the frame brackets however. Also, This kit does not help with squatting when towing.
If you have any other questions feel free to reach out to us! tech@bwoodyperformance.com
Can you do a video on a f150 that is leveled on like 33s side view? I can’t find anything
I'm installing this on a 4 inch Maxtrac flip kit and I'm running into major leaf spring clearance issues when attempting to attach the bar to the front bracket. I believe the problem lies with the Maxtrac kit using front leaf spring hangers. If I remove the hanger, I believe it will drop me to 6"...not quite what I'm aiming for. If I remove the lower leaf springs, I will have to either replace the center spring pack bolts as they will be too long and the nut will run out of threads when tigtening, or get a tap and dye set and thread the bolt more. The description for these traction bars say they work on trucks flipped or not...which isn't entirely accurate.
Sorry for just now seeing your comments, send our tech support over an email -
Tech@bwoodyperformance.com
We offer two kinds of brackets for these traction bars. Our site states that any & all kits that require a front drop shackle will require use our extended “belltech” brackets.
Send us an email and we can go over a few options with you to find a solution.
@@bwoodyperformance4220 Ahh I see...it wasn't just referring to Belltech drop kits. And when it asks whether or not you have a front Belltech kit...is that referring to the hangers as well? It's starting to make sense...the wording just threw me off since I'm not working with Belltech at all. I'll send that email.
Just ordered a set of these bars for my '22 RCSB, looking forward to getting them on. If I were to get the RIdetech lowering kit with the rear axle flip, will I still be able to use these bars?
Yes, As long as you don't use their shackles. If you do use their shackles, you would require our extended frame brackets that we supply for the belltech kits.
Do you still have full articulation of the rear end or does it bind up?
yes, you still have full articulation
What setting would you suggest be the best starting place for a 4wd?
Lowest point on the axel, and about 1/2 way point on Front
Hello,
I just received my traction bars and I have a question regarding the U-bolt. You don’t address torquing them or if they should be replaced or not. Do you recommend replacing them or reusing them and do you have a torque spec that you recommend for them. Thank you
Hello! You'll re-use the factory U-Bolts and torque to factory specification
Forgive my lack of knowledge but will these work on a 2023 F-150 platinum 4x4 with 6.5 bed ? Truck has power running boards. Truck has been fitted with the ford performance Bilstein leveling kit and after installing a whipple supercharger now i feel i need something like this to help plant the power.
Yes sir, These are compatible. The running boards will not interfere with the traction bars.
I have these bars on my 20 f150 4x4 lowered with the belltech axel flip kit and there drop shocks. Would your rear shock relocation kit work with there drop shocks and will the shock relocation kit benefit me if im running your traction bars already??
Yes, our shock relocation kits would benefit you. we’d suggest the upper and lower shock relocation mounts for your application.
@@bwoodyperformance4220 when you say lowers also, you are referring to the shock extenders? Those mount on bottom side to better align with the upper mounts? Just want to make sure I order the right stuff
Want to grab a set of these. I have a 2018 four-wheel-drive with rear drop shackles. Will this kit work OK using that? Any other things I need to grab to make this kit work? Thank you much.
Yessir, This kit is compatible with your setup
Do you need the custom bar set if your a 4x4 stock height rear, still have the block etc. ?
You should not. We can send you the brackets for the kit along with our diagram to provide us bolt hole to bolt hole measurements to be sure. This is how we produce the custom traction bars when needed.
Do you have to have the truck completely off the ground with no tension of the rear suspension or can you install them with the truck on the ground?
The truck does not need to be off the ground - It is best to set the bars with the vehicle on the ground.
Do stock U-bolts still work if you don’t remove a leaf?
They would be close, But they should work
If I decide to run the Bell Tech drop kit, after installing without. Are the location of the holes the same? Thanks
We offer an extended bracket for the belltech kits, We can offer these brackets separately if you were to call in to our sales team.
What’s This kit run for price wise? I have a charged 2017 on a 2/4 Beltech kit
These kits are $499
www.bwoodyperformance.com/proddetail.php?prod=810.4001
Do you tighten the jam nuts when it's on the ground?
Yes
Will this work on a 4x4 with a small lift im on a 2 inch lift with 33x12r20
Yes it will - We offer custom traction bars for lifted applications
Want to purchase these for my 18 4wd with a belltech 2/4 flip kit and ihc helper bag kit. Will these work?
Sorry for the late response - Yes, These will work.
@@bwoodyperformance4220 In the video you recommend the lowest holes for a 2wd truck. What you recommend for a 4wd setup? Installing this next weekend and want to know what you guys recommend
@@cklochaklipira11769 You want to set these as high as possible on the front perch. If you have any other questions contact our technical support, to avoid delays in response.
Would this work on lifted 97-03 F150’s? Specifically 2WD?
I apologize, We have not tested on models older than 2015.
Will this kit work with axle flip kit?
Yes sir it will
Will these fit a 2016 F150?
Yes
Do you have to remove a leaf ?
No, It is not required
Will these work on 4/6 lowered 2021 f150?
Yes, they will
@@bwoodyperformance4220 so my 2019 f150 with factory tires and a 3/5 drop these will work without modification
Will these fit 2015 f150??
Yes
Have you tried it
@@Christopher012 yes on my 2016 f150
@@williamgonzalez8061 is your lifted ?
Will these work on a 2015 F150 6inch lifted?
They unfortunately would not
Do these happen to fit the 2015-2017 F150?
We haven't verified fitment on 15-17 models, We have however had customers purchase them. We have not received any feedback.
Yes they do
@@williamgonzalez8061 they fit 2015 F150? Is yours lifted ?
@@Christopher012 no 2 inch lower kit an removed factory block
@@williamgonzalez8061 these won’t work on a lifted truck?