BDS Recoil Traction Bars | Universal Fitment | Heavy Wall Steel Construction

Overview

BDS Recoil Traction Bars improve traction on your truck without limiting wheel travel. Built with heavy wall construction and internal compression springs, these traction bars control axle wrap and can be loaded or unloaded while installed on the vehicle. The full float design delivers bind-free performance across a range of lift heights. Fabricated from 2-inch OD x 3/16-inch wall steel tubing with a threaded bung welded toward the axle end and a CNC-machined end at the frame. The axle mount uses BDS's large-forged flex end and jam nut with a forged housing featuring a large 1-1/4-inch x 12 threaded shank, a single-sided snap ring, and a 1-piece flex ball — capable of up to 15 degrees of misalignment in either direction. At the frame end, a durometer-specific polyurethane bushing free-floats within the traction bar, supported by dual-stage internal compression springs and UHMW polyurethane bearings.

Features

• Adjustable axle wrap control using dual-stage resistance springs
• Full floating traction bar design will not bind throughout the full range of wheel travel and/or hinder suspension articulation
• Spring preload can be adjusted on the vehicle without disassembling the traction bar
• Traction bar ends are greaseable and rebuildable
• Mounting brackets are bolt-on, only requiring minor drilling for frame mount installation

Specifications

• Tubing: 2-inch OD x 3/16-inch wall steel
• Flex end shank: 1-1/4-inch x 12 threaded, forged housing
• Flex end misalignment: up to 15 degrees in either direction
• Flex end retention: single-sided snap ring with 1-piece flex ball
• Frame end bushing: durometer-specific polyurethane
• Internal bearings: UHMW polyurethane
• Material: Steel

Installation

• Estimated installation time: 3–4 hours
• Mounting brackets are bolt-on; minor drilling required for frame mount installation

Important Notes

Requires model-specific mounting kit (sold separately).