BDS Recoil Traction Bar Mounting Kit | 2021-2026 Ford F150 4WD

Overview

The BDS Recoil Traction Bar Mounting Kit is designed to improve traction on 2021–2026 Ford F150 4WD trucks without limiting wheel travel. Built with heavy wall steel construction and internal compression springs, the kit controls 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, the bar features 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, 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 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
• Frame end: CNC-machined with durometer-specific polyurethane bushing and UHMW polyurethane bearings
• Axle mount: Large-forged flex end with jam nut, 1-1/4-inch x 12 threaded shank, single-sided snap ring, 1-piece flex ball
• Flex end misalignment: Up to 15 degrees in either direction
• Compatible with 4.5-inch axle tube diameters including dually models

Installation

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

Important Notes

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