Latest upgrade Anti-wrap bar
#11
Nice job on the welding! I do have questions...
How did you determine the length and angle to run your bar?
You are aware that the optimum angle and length may change when you do the flip?
Lastly, I noticed you changed your shock mounting points. It certainly got them out of the way, which I applaud, because the factory points SUCK.
The reason for my comments and questions is not to critique your work, but to make sure that you don't end up with binding instead of movement.
If you could explain how you determined your angles and mounting points it would be helpful for those who may want to copy your mods in some form.
And since you're going to be removing the blocks, and have relocated your shocks, may I suggest flipping your leaf spring bolts. I think 3rd gens use a top mounted pad.
How did you determine the length and angle to run your bar?
You are aware that the optimum angle and length may change when you do the flip?
Lastly, I noticed you changed your shock mounting points. It certainly got them out of the way, which I applaud, because the factory points SUCK.
The reason for my comments and questions is not to critique your work, but to make sure that you don't end up with binding instead of movement.
If you could explain how you determined your angles and mounting points it would be helpful for those who may want to copy your mods in some form.
And since you're going to be removing the blocks, and have relocated your shocks, may I suggest flipping your leaf spring bolts. I think 3rd gens use a top mounted pad.
Last edited by dsertdog56; 05-21-2010 at 04:03 PM.
#12
#13
I wasn't gonna mention this...but one of the other reasons you shouldn't stack blocks is that by design they move the springs away from the axle and act as a pivot point increasing the ability of the axle to rotate as torque is applied, twisting the springs. So by adding traction or anti wrap bars, you're simply trying to correct a problem you've created.
If one is going to remove the blocks, and use a shackle flip, I would run this combination to see if you really need all that extra metal under your truck. Now if you wanna do that because of the cool factor, fine.