MrShoeBoy
NAXJA Forum User
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- Cincinnati, OH
I have a Ford 8.8 and yes I know it has c-clips and the tubes twist under lots of stress. I dont want to hear about how I should have gotten another axle. This is a debate on how to construct a good traction bar with what axle I am running and lots of other people are running also.
So what I was thinking of doing was building a truss to go from one axle tube to the other and attaching it to the center section as well. The tubes will be fully welded to the center section. This will connect both tubes and pumpkin together. A ladder type traction bar will connect to the driver side of the axle due to the exhaust on the passenger side and will connect partly to the truss. The body end would be a custom cross member and would spread the force out over a large area. The body end of the traction bar would have a Johnny Joint on it to relieve bind when the suspension articulates. Also a shackle would used so the bar can move with the arc of the leafs.
Now the big questions:
1. What issues will there be with the truss and traction bar mounting points on the axle?
2. Will a single JJ on the body end be enough to keep bind at a minimum with the shackle?
3. Now the million dollar question: How does one factor in good anti-squat characteristics? From SEARCHING on POR and theres mixed opinions on what is best. Some say longer the bar the better, then some say it needs to be in the same plane as the front leaf mounting bolts. Then also should the bar be at the same angle as the drive shaft or be as parallel to the ground as possible. What gives and then WHY?
Thanks,
AARON
So what I was thinking of doing was building a truss to go from one axle tube to the other and attaching it to the center section as well. The tubes will be fully welded to the center section. This will connect both tubes and pumpkin together. A ladder type traction bar will connect to the driver side of the axle due to the exhaust on the passenger side and will connect partly to the truss. The body end would be a custom cross member and would spread the force out over a large area. The body end of the traction bar would have a Johnny Joint on it to relieve bind when the suspension articulates. Also a shackle would used so the bar can move with the arc of the leafs.
Now the big questions:
1. What issues will there be with the truss and traction bar mounting points on the axle?
2. Will a single JJ on the body end be enough to keep bind at a minimum with the shackle?
3. Now the million dollar question: How does one factor in good anti-squat characteristics? From SEARCHING on POR and theres mixed opinions on what is best. Some say longer the bar the better, then some say it needs to be in the same plane as the front leaf mounting bolts. Then also should the bar be at the same angle as the drive shaft or be as parallel to the ground as possible. What gives and then WHY?
Thanks,
AARON