BDS Recoil Traction Bar Kit | 2009-2013 Ram 2500 & 2009-2018 Ram 3500 4WD | 0-6" Lift

Overview

The BDS Recoil Traction Bar Kit is designed to improve traction on 2009–2013 Ram 2500 and 2009–2018 Ram 3500 4WD trucks without limiting wheel travel. Built with heavy wall steel construction and internal compression springs, this kit controls axle wrap while maintaining a full float design for bind-free performance across the full range of suspension articulation. Compatible with a range of lift heights, the traction 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 end at the frame. The axle mount uses BDS's large-forged flex end and jam nut featuring a forged housing with 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 a pair of 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 end: Large-forged flex end 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
• Compatible lift range: 0–6 inches of rear lift
• Fits SRW/DRW with 4-inch diameter axle

Installation

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

Important Notes

• Will not work with rear air ride equipped vehicles
• Fits 0–6" of rear lift
• Fits SRW/DRW with 4" diameter axle
• 2013 Diesel models will require cutting the DEF skid plate for Recoil frame mount clearance