traction bars
 

since this is fab forum...

i'm interested in building my own traction bars for my DA.. i looked at the ones Full-Race makes.. pretty nice. but WAY out of my budget.. i'm trying to figure out what size tie rod ends i should use.. i was looking at some 7/16" threaded rod ends.. or is that too small?
something like this:
http://www.cheperformance.com/cartge...rge/QA1CMT.jpg

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Way too small for a DA. I would at least get the 5/8 with the 1/2 hole at minimum.

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Ya, 7/16 is too small. Keep in mind factory is 12mm which is only a hair less then 1/2"

My traction bars use High Strength 1/2 Heim Joints.

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hmm.. yeah i can get them in 1/2"

the main reason i'm doing this is i want to use a civic half wide radiator and i refuse to cut into the stock front cross member on my DA. so the only other alternative is a custom radiator which costs $400+ or a custom built traction bars that i can put just right to allow use of the civic half wide radiator without it sticking up too high.

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If you have the ability to make traction bars, just make a new crossmember out of steel pipe. :6

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I have a 3" downpipe and a half core radiator with a stock CRX crossmember. Took 2 minutes to weld 2 small tabs on the crossmember for the radiator.

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CSaddict, got pics? either way i'd like traction bars ;)

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I really need to find a test dummy for DA Traction bars. These seem to be a hot want item lately

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Yes you do.

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Well 90dx. Your in Canada!! Come drive and you can have a set for free. It'll be worth you 30some hours one way!!!

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No need for pics. Its 2 pieces on 3/16x1 1/2 flat bar about 5 inches long welded to the crossmember.

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I like these hex tube adaptors from the Chassis Shop. I know they are high priced but they are better quality then your average "good for the farm" hardware.
A good friend of mine used a lot of Chassis Shop items on his mid engine CRX project and from what I've seen (for a few bucks extra) I recommend them. [insert gay smiley here]

http://180customs.net/v-web/gallery/...0_0077_001.jpg
http://180customs.net/v-web/gallery/...0082.sized.jpg

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damn!! that looks like alot of work. got any more pics of it?

i'd be up for a testing a set of traction bars.. but theres no way i can drive to cali right now.. i'll be going down to Sand Mt., NV (near reno) for memorial day weekend.. do some sand drags. but thats still quite a ways from southern cali.

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I had a DA teg here i raided for parts then turfed to the wrecker.I wish it wasnt so far I would have shipped it to you.I was thinking we/you/I/somebody should get ahold of the Integra club the Canadian one and find out who is local to you and get them to drop there car off for a few days so you can fab some up.If I owned a Teg I certainly wouldnt mind riding the bus for a couple days to get some free traction bars/crossmember.

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MMM there is a Integra CLub in Canada? Post a link and I will get on it. A good set should onlty that my a few hours to rough up and then to put final touches on latter. I would still get a front end clipped off from the wreckers for a jig though like I do with the EF chassis.

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just go to http://www.g2ic.com/forums/ its the generation 2 integra club.. post up that you want to fab up traction bars and need someone to try on their car.. give them your location and i'm sure you'll come across a ton of people..

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Just Signed up. Gotta wait the 7-day Rookie Period!!!

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Where in Canada are you? For a free set of bars I might make a drive up...I'm in NY.

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Around London. About 2.5hrs from toronto. If your that interested there is the Ontario HMT Meet in April/May

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met a guy online the other night.. he's got a DA with a Del Sol radiator.. seems as though the del sol radiator is different than the EG Hatch and coupe halfwide radiators.. so it will fit :D .. i may still do a traction bar, but might wait a while to do it.. got more pressing things to get done first.