510 Wagon Traction Bar Info
Some early pics of his design can be found on the following flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelvins_pi ... 784952719/
The intent with this setup is to prevent the diff/driveline from hitting the floor on a lowered 510 Wagon. The pics in the flickr page are from the first set Kelvin put together. With the initial solid bar design, Kelvin found that the solid bars REALLY restricted the normal movement of the springs. Kelvin cut the tubes and did the telescope design and is much happier with the results of that change.
There is no axle wrap with the telescoping design. When you're on the gas, the two halves of the bar come together and effectively create a solid bar.
The telescoping rods can be seen in the following build thread: http://community.ratsun.net/topic/40112 ... ntry644473
Also, here's a video showing the movement during acceleration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVnxaI2KgTM
Kelvin reports to have a 3/16" gap when static. A simple piece of bike innertube held on by tie-wraps covers the joint. You can see it doesn't move much.
What's included in this kit
*Laser-cut Brackets for front leaf spring mounts and shock mounts
*Traction bars
*Heim joints
*Hardware (bushings, bolts, nuts, etc.)
This is essentially all the pieces you need to bolt it together. However, you will have to weld the brackets included in the kit to the shock mounts and front leaf spring brackets on your wagon. The bars themselves will not require welding.
Shock mount pic: http://flic.kr/p/9RnDeJ
Front leaf spring bracket pic, showing parts welded on:http://flic.kr/p/9RjKM6
Here's a pic of Kelvin's wagon with the bars installed:
Kelvin's car is around 2" lower than stock and he reworked the tunnel a little. Any lower than this and you'll likely have to do more work on the tunnel.
Purchase Info
In order to be a confirmed buyer, you will have to pay Kelvin 50% of the cost via PayPal up front. No money will be collected until we have the confirmed list of buyers. Once we get 6 buyers, I'll reach out to them via private message on the respective forum with Kelvin's PayPal address and they can pay him the 50% down payment. Kelvin will get to work on putting together the sets. Once the sets are complete, I'll again contact buyers and they can pay Kelvin the remaining amount. Once final payment is received, your parts will be shipped by Kelvin.
Disclaimer/Legal
The buyer assumes all risk as to quality, performance and use of these products and agrees to hold Kelvin Dietz, Ryan Ash, and this forum harmless for any injury, loss, or damage; including any and all incidental or consequential damages arising from the sale, installation, or use of the products in this thread. It is suggested that State and Federal regulations be checked before using these parts on your vehicle.
Basically it boils down to the fact that neither Kelvin nor I can take responsibility for your welding on the shock mounts/front leaf spring brackets.
Buyer list
1. Ryan Ash (nullbound)
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Let me know if you want to be added to the list and we'll go from there.
Thanks!
Ryan
