Antiwrap/Traction Bar

DansGreyMj

NAXJA Forum User
Location
Nuevo, Ca
I've had some issues with rear springs wrapping instead of compressing. My last set of springs had completely flattened out so I ordered an antiwrap bar kit from Ruffstuff. I swapped in some modified 97-03 F150 springs, which are nearly identical to Mj Leafs, and rather than destroy these springs I'd like to install the antiwrap bar prior to driving. I did some online searching, but the more I read the more confused I got, lol.
I ordered the kit with a 5ft lower bar because as I understand it the lower needs to pivot at the same point as the driveshaft and at the same angle. I was hoping someone had some experience installing one in an Mj and could point me in the right direction. I have the parts to build a crossmember, but space will be tight. The truck is a shortbed 4.0 5spd 231 w/SYE. Any pointers and pics would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Daniel
 
i mounted mine on the pass side and made it the same angle as the driveshaft, but about half as long. while it helped with spring wrap, it didnt eliminate it. I also got a lot of body lift/torquing under acceleration. i did all of this without doing any research. seems like the ideal setup would be having the bar mounted on the driver side (tank is in the way though), as close as possible to the diff and have it the same length/angle as the driveshaft.
 
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