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SKU #: BD-1032130 MPN #: 1032130

BD 1032130 Traction Bars Kit 03-18 Ram 2500 / 3500

$915.95
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Description
Especially as lift kits and larger tires are installed, wheel hop can become a major issue. And for those using their trucks for drag racing, sled pulling, or just heavy towing in general, the torque of your Cummins can create a bounce at take off that will make the vehicle hard to control and even start breaking u-joints, carrier bearings, and other vital components. Eliminate wheel hop with this traction bar kit from BD! IMPORTANT NOTE: This product will not work on vehicles with factory rear air suspension This product will not work on vehicles with factory rear coil springs 2010-2018 Dodge crew cab long box trucks will require cuting and welding of the frame bracket. It is suggested in Heavy Duty applications to weld front mounts to frame.

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Especially as lift kits and larger tires are installed, wheel hop can become a major issue. And for those using their trucks for drag racing, sled pulling, or just heavy towing in general, the torque of your Cummins can create a bounce at take off that will make the vehicle hard to control and even start breaking u-joints, carrier bearings, and other vital components. Eliminate wheel hop with this traction bar kit from BD!

IMPORTANT NOTE:
  • This product will not work on vehicles with factory rear air suspension
  • This product will not work on vehicles with factory rear coil springs
  • 2010-2018 Dodge crew cab long box trucks will require cuting and welding of the frame bracket.
  • It is suggested in Heavy Duty applications to weld front mounts to frame.
Manuals and Guides
Vehicle Fitment
2003-2018 Ram 2500 / 3500
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FEATURES & BENEFITS:
  • 2-inch OD tube with QA1 3/4-inch heavy duty American 28,000lbs rod ends
  • Prevents wheel hop, axle wrap and large angles on U-joints
  • No adjustment is needed when pulling or hauling
  • Designed for trucks ranging from a 6-inch lift all the way to a 2-inch drop
  • Polyurethane bushings provide direct loading without excessive movement unlike spring loaded designs
  • Optimized to arc in the same path the axle travels during suspension movement which makes for a smooth ride and the ability to tow without having to adjust the bars
  • No welding required
  • All necessary hardware and Rivet-nut specific drill bit and tool included
  • 54-inch eye-to-eye length
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty
About BD-Power

BD Diesel is known as one of the originators of diesel performance because theyve been there since the very beginning. Its by no coincidence that theyve been in the industry since 1972 where theyve seen competition come and go over the years. You could consider them a front to back organization in which they design and manufacture products ranging from Super B Turbo Kits and performance injectors for your Cummins to heavy duty transmissions, torque converters, and other transmission components for your Duramax to Positive Air Shutdowns and exhaust brakes for your Powerstroke and everything in between. Quite literally, there are VERY few components that BD does not build for nearly every light duty diesel application.

BD DIESEL PERFORMANCE

Originally founded in 1972 as Valley Fuel Injection that specialized in fuel injection rebuilding and calibrating, BD Diesel gained the most notoriety beginning in 1989 with the release of their first exhaust brake designed for Ram trucks with the acclaimed 12 Valve Cummins engine. BD would later rename Valley Fuel Injection to BD Diesel Truck Service and Performance Center that operates as an extension to BD Diesel Performance. Today, they operate out of a 65,000 square foot facility in Abbotsford, British Columbia and employ over 100 highly skilled individuals. They are constantly pushing the envelope with forward thinking products that not only fill voids in the marketplace, but also take existing products and push them to the next level.

BD DIESEL TRANSMISSION UPGRADES

Transmissions have a singular but ambitious challenge - to transfer all the torque from the diesel engine to the drive wheels. This must be accomplished while maintaining shift quality and minimizing NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness). With stock or OE configurations, this capacity challenge is somewhat less than extraordinary. Comparatively, a high output diesel that develops 2-4 times the original engine torque and keeping stellar driving characteristics at this power level becomes a new feat. Utilizing the latest technology in CAD and FEA simulation, BD can predict and eliminate failures before they happen. The dedicated team of BDs Transmission and Torque Convertor Department are true experts in the development and analysis of the diesel transmission.

BD EXHAUST BRAKES

BD built its reputation on exhaust brakes starting in the early 90's with many casting designs for both engine and remote mount air actuated systems. Rugged cast-iron bodies with an offset stainless steel butterfly build peak efficiency quickly.

BD TURBO UPGRADES

The turbocharger industry is a special industry for BD and remains a key technological asset. When looking at BDs experienced staff, the majority of their key staff members have been developed in or around this technology. BD focuses on the customer's needs, whether it is fast turnaround, state of the art compressor wheels or turbine wheels, they look to deliver on the highest expectations. You can be assured that a BD turbocharger has been hand crafted to the greatest standards. Using precision lathes, milling equipment, honing machines, and inspection CMMs your turbocharger is continuously graded to exceed the OEMs specifications.

BD FUELING UPGRADES

Owing to its heritage as a diesel fuel systems specialist, BD Diesel Truck Service & Performance Center is a factory-certified Bosch, Stanadyne, Delphi and Zexel calibration and repair lab. They are one of a select few injection shops in North America to have Bosch Common Rail parts and an overhaul and testing franchise. BD Diesel rebuilds most all mechanical and electronically-controlled fuel pumps and injectors for diesel engine applications.

BD ELECTRONICS

Throughout the automotive industry, electronic technology has become an integral part of the OEM solution. Whether it is safety, performance, or driving improvements, BD Diesel Performance has developed a strong electronic department to focus strictly on this technology. By focusing on the core needs of the customer, they engineer out the possible product failures and maximize key features to deliver a top to bottom solution. Utilizing state of the art manufacturing equipment, BD maximizes value and minimizes time consuming tasks that inflate costs. Vehicle electronic technology will remain a key technology at BD Diesel Performance.

Overall rating: 3.5 / 5 from 2 reviews.

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"Once I got the product delivered it was missing a bunch of critical components /hardware required for installation. I contacted BD Diesel with an itemized list with part numbers of the missing items and when I got that package in the mail it was still missing the U-bolts. I contacted BD Diesel again and finally got the U-bolts. The traction cars look good but after having to reschedule the installation and welding twice and dealing with the frustration of contacting customer support more than a few times when I provided an itemized list of missing parts especially considering the traction bars were around $750, I’m wishing I’d have bought a different brand."

Kelly P. (2/5)

Great bars!

"These traction bars put my axle on lockdown! Exactly what I was missing. No more wheel hop and the response is way better. My only complaint is they don't include a torque spec for the axle bracket. I called and got the spec and it solved the problem I was experiencing. The spec is 95 ft/lbs."

Jeremy D. (5/5)

Q&A

Will this fit crew cab long bed?
Please note, for the 2010-2018 CC/LB: crew cab long box trucks will require cut and weld of the frame bracket. -Ben
Will this work on a stick 2012 mega cab SRW, with aftermarket, ride rite air bags?
You should be fine, for the most part. You may need to make the mounting bracket work with the aftermarket airbags you have, but that should not be too far off.
Will this fit a Dodge 3500 mega cab with a 6inch lift?
Yes it would work on that application. DppSands