BDS Recoil Traction Bar Kit | 2021-2026 Ford F150 4WD | 0-6" Lift

Overview

The BDS Recoil Traction Bar 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 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 springs can be loaded or unloaded while the bar remains installed on the vehicle.

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 utilizes 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 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 jam nut; forged housing with 1-1/4-inch x 12 threaded shank
• Flex ball: 1-piece, capable of up to 15 degrees of misalignment in either direction
• Internal compression springs: Dual-stage design, adjustable without disassembly
• Compatible lift range: 0–6 inches of rear lift

Installation

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

Important Notes

• Fits 0–6" of rear lift
• Will NOT work with Standard Cab / Short Box configurations
• Will work with Ford Raptor