Traction bar quesions

[Bunta]

Ok So I did my searching and researching and couldn't find anything covering my questions so here goes..

1. Assuming you do not still have your stock radius arms for comparison (if they would even be helpful) how do you know exactly how long to set your (now) adjustable radius arms on a traction bar ( Innovative, Exp,etc..)?

2. It seems to me that having a solid connection between the hub and the cross member/traction bar would cause the wheels to toe in under compression or extension as the distance between the mounting points of the radius arms would naturally want to change.

[Rilas]

To set the length just get an alignment, that will straighten that out. An OEM setup has the movement you are describing. This is caused the by rubber bushings they will compress and allow for movement of the radius rods. A traction bar will always keep your caster as it was set in the alignment. This is due to the solid connection the traction bar offers vs the soft ride of OEM components that can compress.

[Raf99]

Hey.

1. You would compare to another cb7. Measure from the knuckle to any point. I can't remember the amount of caster required for our cars.

2. If it's a solid connection there is no room for compression or extension. Toe would not be affected by this connection point. A solid traction bar helps with wheel hop as things are stiffer.

[Bunta]

yeah you are both right, an alignment would be in order and comparing to another cb7 would help in the meantime. I wasn't thinking when I mentioned toe, I was thinking 2D instead of 3D.