{"title":"Traction Bars","description":"\u003cp\u003eTraction and ladder bars to control axle wrap and put power to the ground on diesel trucks. Check each listing for year, cab, and bed fitment before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1994-2002-dodge-ram-2500-3500-boxed-ladder-traction-bars","title":"1994-2002 Dodge Ram 2500\/3500 Boxed Ladder \/ Traction Bars","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1994–2002 Dodge Ram 2500 \/ 3500 Boxed Ladder Traction Bars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1994–2002 Ram 2500\/3500 — especially diesel-equipped — generates enough torque to cause serious axle wrap under hard acceleration and towing. The leaf spring pack can't hold the housing in place. The result is wheel hop, spring fatigue, and driveline wear that adds up quickly. The \u003cstrong\u003eApoc Industries Boxed Ladder Traction Bars\u003c\/strong\u003e mount from the frame to the axle housing, locking out axle rotation under power with a fully welded box-section construction that's built to handle diesel torque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFits \u003cstrong\u003e1994–2002 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500\u003c\/strong\u003e. Built in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoxed Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully welded box-section design — stronger and cleaner than open tube traction bars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEliminates Axle Wrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frame-to-axle mount holds the housing under diesel torque and towing loads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEliminates Wheel Hop.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShow-Quality Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean welds, powder-coated finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSA-Made.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2x boxed traction bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFrame mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eU-bolt axle mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstallation hardware and instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEst. Install Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTools Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basic hand tools, floor jack, jack stands, drill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1994–2002 Dodge Ram 2500 (2WD and 4WD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1994–2002 Dodge Ram 3500 (2WD and 4WD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/all-about-lifted-trucks-and-suvs\/axle-wrap-explained\"\u003eAxle Wrap Explained: Causes, Effects \u0026amp; How Traction Bars Fix It\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/all-about-lifted-trucks-and-suvs\/ladder-traction-bars-for-trucks\"\u003eLadder Traction Bars for Trucks: How They Work \u0026amp; Why APOC Bars Stop Axle Wrap\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Apoc Industries","offers":[{"title":"Gas \/ Regular Cab \/ Short Bed","offer_id":68364669026527,"sku":"CNC-AP-52\/UB2\/CF-uncoated","price":1102.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gas \/ Regular Cab \/ Long Bed","offer_id":68364669059295,"sku":"CNC-AP-52\/UB2\/CF-uncoated","price":1102.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gas \/ Extended Cab \/ Short Bed","offer_id":68364669092063,"sku":"CNC-AP-72\/UB2\/BF-uncoated","price":1102.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gas \/ Extended Cab \/ Long Bed","offer_id":68364669124831,"sku":"CNC-AP-82\/UB2\/BF-uncoated","price":1102.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Diesel \/ Regular Cab \/ Short Bed","offer_id":68364669157599,"sku":"CNC-AP-52\/UB2\/CF-uncoated","price":1102.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Diesel \/ Regular Cab \/ Long Bed","offer_id":68364669190367,"sku":"CNC-AP-52\/UB2\/CF-uncoated","price":1102.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Diesel \/ Extended Cab \/ Short Bed","offer_id":68364669223135,"sku":"CNC-AP-72\/UB2\/BF-uncoated","price":1102.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Diesel \/ Extended Cab \/ Long Bed","offer_id":68364669255903,"sku":"CNC-AP-82\/UB2\/BF-uncoated","price":1102.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/2225\/7119\/files\/CNCLadderBarKitUB_0d8125a2-73a2-4dd0-92e2-a021edaeacc3.jpg?v=1793672980"},{"product_id":"1985-1997-ford-f-250-ladder-traction-bars-axle-wrap-control","title":"1985–1997 Ford F-250 Ladder Traction Bars | Axle Wrap Control","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1985–1997 Ford F-250 Ladder \/ Traction Bars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEliminate Axle Wrap \u0026amp; Wheel Hop — Built for OBS Ford F-250 4x4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe OBS F-250 is a proven platform — tough, capable, and still earning its keep decades later. But put power to the ground hard, load it up, or run a lift and that leaf-spring rear end starts wrapping under load. Apoc’s \u003cstrong\u003eLadder \/ Traction Bars\u003c\/strong\u003e lock the rear axle geometry down and stop axle wrap at the source. 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Grade 8 hardware included for all mounting points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstall Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTools Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard hand tools, drill and drill bits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drilling required for frame-side mounts; no welding required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lift-blocks\"\u003e🔧 Shop Compatible Lift Blocks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apoc Industries","offers":[{"title":"Gas \/ Extended Cab \/ Short Bed","offer_id":68364669518047,"sku":"AP-82\/3.5WO\/OCF","price":867.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gas \/ Extended Cab \/ Long Bed","offer_id":68364669550815,"sku":"AP-82\/3.5WO\/OCF","price":867.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gas \/ Crew Cab \/ Short Bed","offer_id":68364669583583,"sku":"AP-82\/3.5WO\/OCF","price":867.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gas \/ Crew Cab \/ Long Bed","offer_id":68364669616351,"sku":"AP-82\/3.5WO\/OCF","price":867.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Diesel \/ Regular Cab \/ Long Bed","offer_id":68364669649119,"sku":"AP-82\/3.5WO\/OCF","price":867.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Diesel \/ Extended Cab \/ Short Bed","offer_id":68364669681887,"sku":"AP-82\/3.5WO\/OCF","price":867.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Diesel \/ Extended Cab \/ Long Bed","offer_id":68364669714655,"sku":"AP-82\/3.5WO\/OCF","price":867.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Diesel \/ Crew Cab \/ Short Bed","offer_id":68364669747423,"sku":"AP-82\/3.5WO\/OCF","price":867.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Diesel \/ Crew Cab \/ Long Bed","offer_id":68364669780191,"sku":"AP-82\/3.5WO\/OCF","price":867.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/2225\/7119\/files\/LadderBars.jpg?v=1793672980"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/2225\/7119\/collections\/IMG_3221.jpg?v=1793118536","url":"https:\/\/maddawgmotors.com\/collections\/traction-bars.oembed","provider":"Mad Dawg Motors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}