Overview
The BDS Recoil Traction Bar Kit for 2001–2010 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500HD/3500HD improves traction without limiting wheel travel. Built with heavy wall steel construction and internal compression springs, this kit controls axle wrap and can be loaded or unloaded while installed on the vehicle. The full float design provides bind-free performance across a range of lift heights. Bars are 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 uses a large forged flex end and jam nut with a 1-1/4-inch x 12 threaded shank, single-sided snap ring, and 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 1-1/4-inch x 12 threaded shank, single-sided snap ring, and 1-piece flex ball
- Flex end misalignment: Up to 15 degrees in either direction
- Compatible with a range of lift heights
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 fit Long Bed Models.
