Gravesdiggerxj
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Having chewed up a couple sets of leaf springs; I'm getting ready to build a rear traction bar, and I have a few questions for the gurus who have built these (Goatman, Okie Terry, Timmay, Hadfield, DaffyXJ, BrettM, XJ_ranger, etc...)
I'm running a 9" rear and a cherry bomb for clearance. I have the laser cut bracket that Rocklogic4x4 sells. (just like Hadfield's).
I was planning on using box steel for the crossmember and 1.25" ID scd40 pipe (1.66" OD) and plugging 1" ID scd 40 in a few critical spots then use bushings at the axle side and this so far for the body side (stock cherokee shackle)
I've noticed a lot of people run their traction bars on either side of the diff
My question is: what advantages are there to running the traction bar on the passenger side versus the driver side? And Why?
Will my choice in materials be sufficient?
Any Additional pointers from those who have built them?
If I run it on the passenger side it will have to be far over near the frame like Hadfield4wd's setup to clear the exhaust because the pinion on the 9" is offset it can't fit between the exhaust and driveshaft
If I run it driver side I will have to relocate the evap canister similar to how Timmay did on his build.
I've researched a bunch and I thought I'd share some builds I've read to help illustrate my ideas and put this info together for others.
I like these builds:
Timmay's setup here
and Goatman's setup here
Matt's (Hadfield4wd) setup here
and here
and the traction bar idea thread here that has DaffyXJ's bar here
and His build is here
and the axle wrap 101 thread here
Hopefully you guys don't mind I borrowed your pics to help me visualize my ideas. Thanks :
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I'm running a 9" rear and a cherry bomb for clearance. I have the laser cut bracket that Rocklogic4x4 sells. (just like Hadfield's).
I was planning on using box steel for the crossmember and 1.25" ID scd40 pipe (1.66" OD) and plugging 1" ID scd 40 in a few critical spots then use bushings at the axle side and this so far for the body side (stock cherokee shackle)
I've noticed a lot of people run their traction bars on either side of the diff
My question is: what advantages are there to running the traction bar on the passenger side versus the driver side? And Why?
Will my choice in materials be sufficient?
Any Additional pointers from those who have built them?
If I run it on the passenger side it will have to be far over near the frame like Hadfield4wd's setup to clear the exhaust because the pinion on the 9" is offset it can't fit between the exhaust and driveshaft
If I run it driver side I will have to relocate the evap canister similar to how Timmay did on his build.
I've researched a bunch and I thought I'd share some builds I've read to help illustrate my ideas and put this info together for others.
I like these builds:
Timmay's setup here
and Goatman's setup here
Matt's (Hadfield4wd) setup here
and here
and the traction bar idea thread here that has DaffyXJ's bar here
and His build is here
and the axle wrap 101 thread here
Hopefully you guys don't mind I borrowed your pics to help me visualize my ideas. Thanks :
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