Vintage Traction Bars

[BillD]

I picked up a set of old leaf spring traction bars for a first geeneration Camaro. I believe they are the original design lakewood slapper bars. They are made from 2 1/2" square tube and the rear of the bar extends past the rear axle. They also have u-bolts in front of and behind the axle. The two bars appear to be a matched set. However one bar is 2" longer (in front of the axle). Would anyone know the reason for this? Thanks for any help.

[Salvatore]

Should be the same length I believe. I had a vintage set in 1970 and they were the thickness you said but the same length. Any pictures?

[firstgenaddict]

Do they have the U bolts or the ones shaped like a J? The J shaped ones are the Jenkins designed Lakewood bars where you can preload the rear...

[Dog427435]

I have the same set on my '69 - both bars are almost 32" long

[BillD]

Pictures

[BillD]

picture2

[BillD]

Picture 3 and thanks for the help.

[BillD]

picture 3.......try again

[Dog427435]

Bill - It appears you have 2 different driver side bars. The shock mount would be on the other side of the bar for a passenger side application.

[mssl72]

Sooo, ummm, how does the cat help with traction???