Antiwrap/Traction Bar

[DansGreyMj]

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

[Eagle]

It has been many years since I was at all involved in either drag racing or road racing, but my fuzzy recollection is that for leaf spring vehicles the forward fulcrum for the traction bars should be on the same line as the front spring eyes. The rear axle doesn't rotate around the front of the drive shaft, it pivots on the fixed, forward spring eyes.