Hello All
I've been looking at different styles of traction bars for my 93 pickup (4x4,standard cab,22re, 4in. lift, Ride control air springs,etc. ).
So far I've seen them from the main frame to the rear axle in several different configurations and then the Bud Built (which I am sure most of you know) which of coarse is from the cross brace of the frame to the 3rd member.

Most of my concern is w/ Binding the rear end since it's leaf spring and rear axle movement is for the most part only vertical movement. Versus a 4 links movement which is more of a swinging movement. Which matches more to some of the traction bars out there (solid mounts at frame and axle type,Rancho,etc.)

I haul alot of weight around sometimes (cars on trailers, rock, etc) and do not want to bind the rear end up. Soooo....

I guess my question is which is the best design for our trucks and why?

Thanks!!
C-YA!!

 

Bueller, Bueller, Bueller?
Anybody seen Bueller?

Sorry had to do it!!

Come on, 29 views and no input
O Well
C-YA!!

 

did you post this on pirate?

you might get more info there.

 

The 2-link bar, like BudBuilt uses is a good setup. The bar off the axle locates it, controlling axle twist.spring wrap, the front link swings back and forth to account for the motion of the spring shackle on the rear of the spring:

http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/tech/mini_rearsusp2/

If you look at the semi-elliptic springs, they are an arc when relaxed then flatten out whan compressed, so the axle is moving back and forth a little as it moves up and down. Thus the need for the front link. Other options are a slip yoke on the front of the traction bar to let the length change as needed.