V8 HDPP, VAS track bars, interference

[hank1510]

I ordered some VAS track bars, and they don’t appear to fit.
Does “stock” not mean stock on their selector? I looked and my axle is under the springs, but the suspension is stock.

The top plate at the front pushes the bottom one far enough back that it interferes with the clamp on the middle spring. There is no space for the arms to the bar to go.
In addition, the plate that goes under the axle has the holes too close together. I can’t bolt it on.

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[Rinn69]

@hank1510 Are you sure you ordered the right kit for your year ? I just looked at the VAS website and they don't make traction bars for a 1996 F-150. I have watched some YouTube videos and some years have to cut that clip that holds the springs together, others have to pry the springs apart and tuck the plate between the 2.

 

[hank1510]

@hank1510 Are you sure you ordered the right kit for your year ?…

…some years have to cut that clip that holds the springs together, others have to pry the springs apart and tuck the plate between the 2.

It’s a 2022 screw, 6.5’ bed, v8 with HDPP

I put the correct vehicle in when ordering, and selected stock as opposed to “flip kit”.

Even if I cut the clip, it’s not going to fit. The plate on top pushes the bottom plate back too far.

 

[Aonarch]

Could be a HDPP thing.

Does that kit show it fits for Max Tow?

 

[hank1510]

Could be a HDPP thing.

Does that kit show it fits for Max Tow?

It doesn’t mention anything about different suspension options. Does max tow have a similar spring pack?

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[Davidwnuc]

Spring pack is different. Here is the non heavy payload spring

 

[Aonarch]

It doesn’t mention anything about different suspension options. Does max tow have a similar spring pack?

Our new VAS Traction bars for the 2021 trucks are finaly available for purchase. King of the drag strip!! These bars are on the fastest F150 trucks in the country!! Our new 2021 bars are desined specifly for the drag racer that is looking to put the power to the ground! This kit is EXTREMLY easy to install and does not require any cutting or removal of the leaf springs. Complete bolt on in 1-2 hrs.

Yes max tow has a leaf setup like yours.

 

[hank1510]

Seems this won’t work for max tow or HDPP. I guess I should have gone with Caltracs.
I’ll see if VAS will give me a return/refund. They didn't advertise this correctly.

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