Overview
The BDS Recoil Traction Bar Kit improves traction on 2011-2019 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500HD/3500HD SRW/DRW models 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 a range of lift heights. 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 uses a large forged flex end and jam nut featuring a forged housing with a 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 1-1/4-inch x 12 threaded shank, single-sided snap ring, and 1-piece flex ball
- Flex end misalignment capability: Up to 15 degrees in either direction
- Compatible lift range: 0–6 inches of rear lift
- Fits 4-inch rear axle models only
- Fits Single Rear Wheel (SRW) and Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) models
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 inches of rear lift
- Will NOT work on standard cab models
- Will fit Single and Dually rear wheel models
- Fits 4-inch rear axle models only
