Rear axle wrap

[buknbrco]

Any suggestions for a axle wrap limiter. My favorite so far is two points on the rear axle and on point mounted on a shackle to a crossmember between the frame. I have seen a setup like this on other vehiles but not an EB. I crawl under mine and just cant see the room. I am running WH 5.5" rear leafs and after one trip without anything I can see a little warp in the rear springs. I have been told that axle wrap will kill leaf springs and it looks like that is not far from the truth.

 

[PsYcHoBrOnCo]

Any suggestions for a axle wrap limiter. My favorite so far is two points on the rear axle and on point mounted on a shackle to a crossmember between the frame. I have seen a setup like this on other vehiles but not an EB. I crawl under mine and just cant see the room. I am running WH 5.5" rear leafs and after one trip without anything I can see a little warp in the rear springs. I have been told that axle wrap will kill leaf springs and it looks like that is not far from the truth.

I believe SaddleUp has a set up exactly like what you are looking for. I am planing on dooing the same thing.

 

[pahoughton]

Here is a good thread that includes SaddleUp's setup:
http://www.classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70202

 

[GRIZZLY]

I just put this one on mine

I ended it having to go back into 2 in 1 exhaust to get it to fit. I also modified their axle bracket to fit my heavy duty housing. The closer you can get the bar to center the better. Also, don't waste your money on their forward bracket just make your own. This thing weighs about 30 lbs and is seriously heavy duty.

 

[crawln68]

I just put this one on mine

I ended it having to go back into 2 in 1 exhaust to get it to fit. I also modified their axle bracket to fit my heavy duty housing. The closer you can get the bar to center the better. Also, don't waste your money on their forward bracket just make your own. This thing weighs about 30 lbs and is seriously heavy duty.

Who makes that?

 

[GRIZZLY]

I got it from Sam's Offroad. Look under drivetrain components traction bar.
http://www.sams4x4store.com/index.html

BTW It actually comes powdercoated black.

 

[68 Broncoholic]

But being a full bushing traction bar how does it flex? Any photos? I'd like to see a photo of the rear leaf spring shackle at full drop. And then another showing the trac bar shackle at the same spot.

 

[SaddleUp]

But being a full bushing traction bar how does it flex? Any photos? I'd like to see a photo of the rear leaf spring shackle at full drop. And then another showing the trac bar shackle at the same spot.

If you check the end of the thread posted above you will see where I tested mine beyond full droop. I.E. With the u-bolts removed and the axle hanging under it. I have since put it on a ramp however the ramp wasn't the greatest setup and it was on a hill so there wasn't any way to make a direct comparison. It did not appear to have any less flex though than before.

Another member has asked me to build one like mine for him which I will be doing in the next week or so. If anyone else is interested send me a PM.