I see that Lakewood is making traction bars for our trucks. Price seems pretty reasonable. Was wondering if anyone had any experience with them, or has heard anything about them. Brandon

The mechanics of the Lakewood bars work well.

The only traction bar setup that I feel is better for our trucks are the CalTracs.

Adjustable preload and they work awesome.

$225 for the Lakewoods, or $350 for the CalTracs.

I probably wouldve got the Lakewoods but I didnt like the red flame graphic that came with them other than that they look really well made


05 Hemi mineral gray QC/SB Laramie/Edelbrock(T.E.S)mid-length headers with Stage 8 locking bolts and Mopar header gaskets/Mopar CAI/Superchips Flaspaq/Aeroturbine 3030 muffler and 3040 exhaust tip/limited slip anti-spin rear with 3.92s/20inch stock chrome clad rims and tires/Moes traction bars/Hellwig rear swaybar/SRT-10 A-pillar gauge pod/Hemi Sport body kit with bolt on hood scoop and Daytona dual exhaust sill cut out/Hemi bedliner and coming soon SRT-10 22's ,SRT-10 hood and carbon fiber taillights

I had a set of Lakewood traction bars on my '03... unless they have come a long way (as far as strength & quality) since 2003, I would go with either the CalTracs or Moe's Traction Bars.

Here's a pic to compare... Moe's on top, Lakewoods below.

Cal-Tracs all the way!

glad i got Moes.



05 Hemi mineral gray QC/SB Laramie/Edelbrock(T.E.S)mid-length headers with Stage 8 locking bolts and Mopar header gaskets/Mopar CAI/Superchips Flaspaq/Aeroturbine 3030 muffler and 3040 exhaust tip/limited slip anti-spin rear with 3.92s/20inch stock chrome clad rims and tires/Moes traction bars/Hellwig rear swaybar/SRT-10 A-pillar gauge pod/Hemi Sport body kit with bolt on hood scoop and Daytona dual exhaust sill cut out/Hemi bedliner and coming soon SRT-10 22's ,SRT-10 hood and carbon fiber taillights

Do the bars just clamp to the springs in front and behind the mounting pad with u-bolts?

If that is all they are I can't justify that kind of money on something I can fabricate for less than $100.

Moe's are far superior that Lakewoods and Caltracs are great also.

Got my Moes used on Ebay cheap and looked brand new and no problems



05 Hemi mineral gray QC/SB Laramie/Edelbrock(T.E.S)mid-length headers with Stage 8 locking bolts and Mopar header gaskets/Mopar CAI/Superchips Flaspaq/Aeroturbine 3030 muffler and 3040 exhaust tip/limited slip anti-spin rear with 3.92s/20inch stock chrome clad rims and tires/Moes traction bars/Hellwig rear swaybar/SRT-10 A-pillar gauge pod/Hemi Sport body kit with bolt on hood scoop and Daytona dual exhaust sill cut out/Hemi bedliner and coming soon SRT-10 22's ,SRT-10 hood and carbon fiber taillights

The new Lakewoods are specific for our trucks, ie longer so the snubber contacts the spring eye correctly.

Moe's bars are very nice and well built.

All I am saying if your on a tight budget, the Lakewoods will save you a few bucks and should work just fine.

Okay so the ones made special for our trucks have that funky flame graphic and they only come in polished right? is why I didnt buy them


05 Hemi mineral gray QC/SB Laramie/Edelbrock(T.E.S)mid-length headers with Stage 8 locking bolts and Mopar header gaskets/Mopar CAI/Superchips Flaspaq/Aeroturbine 3030 muffler and 3040 exhaust tip/limited slip anti-spin rear with 3.92s/20inch stock chrome clad rims and tires/Moes traction bars/Hellwig rear swaybar/SRT-10 A-pillar gauge pod/Hemi Sport body kit with bolt on hood scoop and Daytona dual exhaust sill cut out/Hemi bedliner and coming soon SRT-10 22's ,SRT-10 hood and carbon fiber taillights

I think I'm going to sell my Moe's bars. Just don't need them on the QC. This truck will never match up to my old one.

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I think I'm going to sell my Moe's bars.

And just what kind of price would ya give yer friend, and fellow sheep herder.

Depends on if your willing to pick them up in Ohio or not.

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Depends on if your willing to pick them up in Ohio or not.

It's the ole bait and switch.