Whats the correct way to adjust them? I am installing a new pair and wanted to do it right.

Here are a few web pages for you to read. They are very easy to adjust. :thumbsup: http://novaresource.org/caltracs.htm http://www.hotrodsandhemis.com/Traction.html

I initially left mine loose, maybe a 1/8" gap. They were quiet but did nothing but look cool. Last time at the strip I tightened them up to a quarter turn preload. Don't have enough traction to know if that helped, but they must be doing something cause they clank when I hit the gas or go over a bump.

I initially left mine loose, maybe a 1/8" gap. They were quiet but did nothing but look cool. Last time at the strip I tightened them up to a quarter turn preload. Don't have enough traction to know if that helped, but they must be doing something cause they clank when I hit the gas or go over a bump.


Just a question about preload. When you say preload, you mean you can turn the rod by hand untill you cant then use a wrench to go the 1/4 preload? I was wondering about the top bolt that is on top of the spring. You hear a cling every time you take off? I was thinking of wrapping it with a small piece of hose.

Just a question about preload. When you say preload, you mean you can turn the rod by hand untill you cant then use a wrench to go the 1/4 preload? I was wondering about the top bolt that is on top of the spring. You hear a cling every time you take off? I was thinking of wrapping it with a small piece of hose.
The directions told me to put driver weight in the seat and take out all of the gap.
I tightened it till it touched, no gap, no noise.

Straight from their site...www.calvertracing.com (http://www.calvertracing.com)

"With the CALTRACS installed and the rear tires reinstalled, lower the car to the ground and put the drivers weight in the car be sure there is no pre-load on the bars. As an initial setting, turn the Force Transfer Link until the spring Stop Bolt just contacts the upper surface of the spring, then turn the Force Transfer Link one quarter turn more to establish pre-load. Tighten the Force Transfer Link lock nut. That's it!"

I set my home made ones at 1 full turn preload.