02-12-2008, 05:23 PM
i need to make an anti-wrap bar for my rear axle. does anyone have any pics and tips? i've read quite a bit on pirate and classic broncos and a single ladder bar with shackle mounted close to the pumpkin seems to be what's favored to limit axle wrap but allow articulation.
one issue that's not clear to me is the shackle set up. i've read that it should have a heim or johnny joint for articulaton but should this joint be mounted to the frame or anti-wrap aspect of the shackle? or does it matter? this article shows the jj on the bar side of the shackle.
also, most of the bars i've seen are made of tubing, which i don't have laying around. but i do have a load of 2 in flat bar. does anyone see a downside to using flat bar?
tia
http://www.sams4x4store.com/tractionbarreview.htm
one issue that's not clear to me is the shackle set up. i've read that it should have a heim or johnny joint for articulaton but should this joint be mounted to the frame or anti-wrap aspect of the shackle? or does it matter? this article shows the jj on the bar side of the shackle.
also, most of the bars i've seen are made of tubing, which i don't have laying around. but i do have a load of 2 in flat bar. does anyone see a downside to using flat bar?
tia
http://www.sams4x4store.com/tractionbarreview.htm
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