BDS Recoil Traction Bar Mounting Kit | 4.5 Inch Axle | 2017-2026 Ford F250/F350 Super Duty 4WD

Overview

The BDS Recoil Traction Bar Mounting Kit is designed for 2017–2026 Ford F250/F350 Super Duty 4WD trucks equipped with a 4.5-inch diameter axle tube. Built with heavy wall construction and internal compression springs, this kit controls axle wrap without limiting wheel travel. The full float design delivers bind-free performance across a range of lift heights. The bar is 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 frame end. The axle mount uses a large forged flex end and jam nut with a forged housing featuring a 1-1/4-inch x 12 threaded shank, single-sided snap ring, and 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 via 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
• Axle compatibility: 4.5-inch diameter axle tube (includes dually models)
• Flex end: Large forged housing with 1-1/4-inch x 12 threaded shank, single-sided snap ring, and 1-piece flex ball
• Flex end misalignment capability: Up to 15 degrees in either direction
• Frame end bushing: Durometer-specific polyurethane
• Internal bearings: UHMW polyurethane
• CNC-machined frame end

Installation

• Estimated installation time: 3–4 hours

Important Notes

• Does not fit regular cab models
• This kit fits trucks with 4.5" axle tube diameters including dually models