CalTrac/Traction Bar Measurement

[gradedcatfood]

Hey everyone, I plan on building my traction bars with the help of this post: How to Build Modern Traction Bars

I wanted to know if anyone could please measure their caltrac bellcrank and give me the distance between the pivot hole and the transfer point/pressure point (please see photo). I know the post says to measure down where the second spring starts and half that measurement but my stock springs come out to a unreasonable number (I believe that is just a guide anyways)

I'm guessing 5 inches will work but if anyone could break out the measuring tape and help me out that would be great!

I have a 1972 duster and plan on putting split mono leafs before I build these traction bars if that helps any.

Also, any advice building these would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[SPACECOWBOY]

I wil measure mine when I get home if you don't have a answer by then.

 

[SPACECOWBOY]

4" x 4"

 

[gradedcatfood]

4" x 4"

Thank you very much! I'm a bit surprised at the 4X4 as I thought it would be closer to 5 but that sounds good to me.

Thanks!

 

[SPACECOWBOY]

Here are some pictures.

 

[gradedcatfood]

View attachment 1715231380 View attachment 1715231381 View attachment 1715231382 Here are some pictures.

A picture is worth a thousand words. Thank you again very much as this will help my build immensely!

 

[SPACECOWBOY]

No problem