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I'd like to know how much the axle moves backwards relative to the upward movement.
It would take some clever math and depends on the arch of spring.
Also these are interesting. The triangulation combined to a shackle in front would allow the axle to go up and down, and move back and forth during travel (shackle moves back and forth) but not twist (two bars exert opposite forces on shackle)
RuffStuff antiwrap
Ruff Stuff Fab Parts are nice stuff, not too expensive and rugged.
Triangulated upper arms are a nice package, can work with Leaf Springs but you need to add the cross member as an attaching point.
If you are going there, a four link system with Coil-Over Shock would be nice too but we are closing in on 4 or 5 K $.
If the Ranger in question is keeping the Leaf Springs, then a single bar off centered would work, with a cross member.
If the Leafs are being replaced ten all bets are off.
Also, keeping the Leaf Springs and adding Traction Bars over the Spring Pads is the simplest, least expensive and it works in most situations... AND it should eliminate the Axle Wrap and stop or at least reduce the bounce.
Ranger_Danger,
Where do you stand on this, are you going four link, Coil Overs or sticking to Leaf Springs and Traction Bars like the Duff Units ?
Last edited on Fri Apr 10th, 2020 06:36 pm by Scrambler82
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Ltr,
2003 EDGE, Std Cab, Steppie, E4 Red, 5sp, 4x
5" SuperLift, 33" x 12.50 x 15"
Hurst Shifter
Mod'd Backrack to fit Steppie
Front and Rear Bumpers by Custom 4x4 Fabrication, OK; now Mike's Welding and Fabrication.
Working on more Mods, just need more time, longer days would work !