Overview
The BDS Recoil Traction Bar Kit is designed for 2017–2026 Ford F250/F350 Super Duty 4WD trucks equipped with a 3.5- or 4-inch diameter axle tube. Built with heavy-wall construction and internal compression springs, this kit controls axle wrap without limiting wheel travel. The full-float design delivers 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 end at the frame. The axle mount uses BDS's large-forged flex end and jam nut — featuring a forged housing with a large 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 a pair of 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 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, requiring only minor drilling for frame mount installation
Specifications
- Bar material: 2-inch OD x 3/16-inch wall steel tubing
- 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 axle tube diameter: 3.5 inch or 4 inch
- Compatible lift range: 0–6 inches of rear lift
Installation
- Estimated installation time: 3–4 hours
- Difficulty: Moderately Easy
- Note: Minor drilling required for frame mount installation
Important Notes
- Fits 0–6" of rear lift
- Includes (1) 123409 Traction Bar Box Kit & (1) 123416 Mounting Kit
- Does not fit regular cab models
- Must measure axle — this kit fits trucks with 3.5" or 4" axle tube diameter
