Ladder bars really needed??? - F-Series & SuperDuty Diesel Forums

Ironmerganser · 01-19-2012, 09:28 PM

So installed all my new power upgrades and love the truck. Then I watched the H&S axle wrap video and it kinda freaked me out!

I haven't "put my foot in it" since.

Is this a hoax or is it something I need to be worried about with my new power?

I don't tow much, but when I do, I don't want my axle to wrap and point to the sky. Just checking to see if anyone has the upgrades I have and if you have had any problems not having ladder bars.

Zmann ARGH · 01-20-2012, 08:02 AM

I run them because ford uses blocks from the factory then add a lift that doesn't use replacement springs is a recipe for trouble IMHO

so piece of mind more than anything I guess as most don't run them and are fine

01-19-2012, 09:28 PM	#1
Ironmerganser Ironmerganser Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 303 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ladder bars really needed??? So installed all my new power upgrades and love the truck. Then I watched the H&S axle wrap video and it kinda freaked me out! I haven't "put my foot in it" since. Is this a hoax or is it something I need to be worried about with my new power? I don't tow much, but when I do, I don't want my axle to wrap and point to the sky. Just checking to see if anyone has the upgrades I have and if you have had any problems not having ladder bars. __________________ 2008 F350 King Ranch Crew Cab 4x4. Mini Maxx, S&B intake, "new exhaust". Its the biggest dog taxi in town!!! www.vdd-gna.org

01-20-2012, 08:02 AM	#2
Zmann ARGH SDD Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 525 Thanks: 5 Thanked 35 Times in 34 Posts	I run them because ford uses blocks from the factory then add a lift that doesn't use replacement springs is a recipe for trouble IMHO so piece of mind more than anything I guess as most don't run them and are fine __________________ O6 King Ranch cc sb 4 inch lift ,35 Pro Comp, 18" Helo’s ,Edge Insight CTS guage only , Auber EGT , 08 center console ,2x10 subs, xm satellite ,coolant filter,RSX 9000 shocks,dual Bilstein steering stabilizers , Air bags and remote ,Viper alarm , remote toolbox popper, High Idle mod , up fitters added ,weather guard mats , ARP's, BPD EGR cooler, Marinco Mod ,Zoodad Fabtech traction bars, SCT with Matt's tunes

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