YELLAHEEP
NAXJA Forum User
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- Littleton, Colorado
Ok, I also need to control the axle wrap on my D44 rear with 35's. I understand the idea behind constructing the traction bar in triangular form, but:
1) Why wouldn't just a solid, single bar work? Mounted to a raised and reinforced bracket just a couple of inches above the axle tube? Then the bar at the t-case end would be "fixed" without using the mini shackle. Maybe use a Johnny Joint at that end? (Same concept as the right front upper control arm on most lifts).
2) When using the triangular form, why use a shackle? Seems that the shackle bushings would give a little, but still restrict pivioting movement as one side of the axle raises and the other side drops. Would a design like Richard's - using two heim's - eliminate this binding? (check his pics).
TIA!
1) Why wouldn't just a solid, single bar work? Mounted to a raised and reinforced bracket just a couple of inches above the axle tube? Then the bar at the t-case end would be "fixed" without using the mini shackle. Maybe use a Johnny Joint at that end? (Same concept as the right front upper control arm on most lifts).
2) When using the triangular form, why use a shackle? Seems that the shackle bushings would give a little, but still restrict pivioting movement as one side of the axle raises and the other side drops. Would a design like Richard's - using two heim's - eliminate this binding? (check his pics).
TIA!
