Jeep Yj Axle Wrap Bar 8K views 14 replies 9 participants last post by TSEJEEPERS May 23, 2018 Atticus_6147 Discussion starter Whaaa? If you've got big enough tires, cheap leaves, and/or are getting it hard enough, there certainly is axle wrap on an XJ. This is the first time either of us has attemped a SOA Military wrap springs will help reduce wrap but will not eliminate it. I have a Dana 300 so drive shaft is onthe passenger side. In this video we do a before and after test We finished the SOA on my friends 92 YJ. ), and the rear spring "wrap" is causing problems? We have the answer for you! This H. Subject vehicle is a Jeep Wrangler YJ 1991, 3. The Installing a Jeep YJ axle wrap bar improves axle strength and prevents damage during off-road driving. Any Jeep parts are grey. 50 KM2's. I have a 95 YJ w/ a 4 inch RC suspension left and 1. traction bar 2. I first thought it was just another stretched pinion yoke, the product of too much axle wrap without a ladder bar. He says it works great but would it be stronger to build one from square stock? Check this out. 5 Inch lift, 33" tires, caster blocks and a bad transmissionmount. This style is considered the (Slip&Twist) I Hi Ya'll. Going with 35" TSL/SX and 4. Is there a help me put an end to axle wrap! (front axle) it's killing my jeep! Jump to Latest 13K views 34 replies 16 participants last post by Big-n-Broke-YJ I saw a YJ that had a 4" lift SUA with a antiwrap bar. i have heard of many but hav few leads on best one to go with and or a design i can make from scratch. This is a short film showing axle wrap. Can be used in conjuction with rod ends and heim joints! Increase traction while keeping articulation. I ordered one should be here soon and The Jeep CJ7 gets a newly home built custom Anti Wrap Bar. 89 yj 4. The comprehensive kit comes with axle mounting brackets, Eliminate spring wrap, pinion angle change and put the power to the ground Have you got a Jeep with the rear leaf Springs Over the Axle (S. After doing a TON Axle Plates for our TB500 Traction Bar for Rear Axle for Jeep CJ7 (1976-86) Jeep Wrangler YJ (1987-95) Do you already have our TB500 and want to install it onto a new axle? Then These type of bars definetly help wrap but like as mentioned still rely on the leaf springs some, and they don't allow for the axle to follow its natural Hey All, Been 5 years :D, but I'm finally rolling again after scrapping the 20 & D30 in favor of D44's and a spring-over with stock YJ leafs (258, 4. Two of the springs were brand new the other was on my YJ when I bough it only had Check out our axel side anti-wrap and traction bar and Jeep radius arm brackets for sale online. Simple question: I'm building a custom rear axle wrap bar (like Sam's Off-Road one) and would like to have your point of view if the mounting angle matter (the angle of the top bar between Jeep has axle wrap. I can across a post that was somewhere around I am getting axle wrap in the front. Fixes for this problem? Im gonna try the 7" perches first. 10 gears. The Johnny Joint® mounted shackle attaches to the transfer-case This bar acts as a stabilizer that moves in relation to the axle and always keeps the axle at the same relative position to the driveline with minimal to no axle wrap. As well, desired motion and compensation are identified by blue and green From what I understand, one of the disadvantages of doing an SOA, is the need for traction bars, or another method of preventing axle wrap. D. ) Is there an ideal length? Perhaps some ratio of wheelbase to ???? 2. 56 gears. 8, especially with a spring-over. 5 inch lift kit, stock 4L, AX-15 manual, crappy stock 3. Is there any advantage. ) Is there an I built a traction bar for my XJ and thought someone might be interested in the build. my rear axle is offset to the passenger side so the bar is mounted maybe 3" to the drivers side of center. I run 33x12. The biggest drawback is that it cuts down on articulation but I was wondering if anyone ever made a bar with a slip joint to aleviate YJ SUA with Axle Wrap Jump to Latest 1. I have a '76 SOA CJ5 on CJ stock height springs. That determines The Rusty’s SOA kit consists of the parts needed to relocate the springs from the stock location under the axle to on top of the axle. Have you got a Jeep® with the rear leaf springs over the axle (S. The result is a binding suspension where undo stress is placed Fifth Link - A serious off-roader will want to do something about axle wrap. I I went though this problem too. This kit will net 5. I'm trying to Stretched TJ Anti wrap bar i stretched my tj with xj leafs and was wondering if someone makes an anti wrap bar for stretched jeeps? If anyone can help with a link It would help a new comer Traction/ anti wrap bar design questions by GWag89 » Sat Feb 14, 2015 5:45 pm Here are some ideas I'm tossing around on the axle bracket. O. I'm sure it did a little but I still had significant axle wrap. Check out our axel side anti-wrap and traction bar and Jeep radius arm brackets for sale online. Im using the barnes kit. barnes 4x4 perches about 6" long. 1993 YJ SOA. A. These will be SOA. 35lb heavy-duty steel construction for superior performance and reliability. But I Quick question. I have only seen them on SOA in the past. Reply In this video I've tried to explain a bit about axle wrap and what I've done to solve the problem. That was enough to stop breaking drive shafts but not enough to fix the I'm in the process of installing a MORE anti wrap bar and I can't seem to get my mind around how this thing is gonna let the suspension work. sua, double cardan ds. This kit will eliminate axle wrap and save your u-joints and leaf springs. Im not a So I decided to post up my anti-wrap bar build for any of you who were looking to fabricate your own and to not use the shackle style mount. Traction bars of course are the ultimate solution, but still with 33s it ain't too awfully horrible. On mine, I have this bracket installed (see pic Help, I'm hunting up ideas to buy or build a traction bar. I thought I was feeling axle wrap in my Cj7 with the 360's torque wrapping the leaves but as it turned out I was My 1995 YJ with wagoneer dana44's just doesn't have room for a antiwrap bar. 92 USD Sold out Pay in 4 interest-free installments of $34. I understand how it keeps the axle from Professional antiwrap/traction bar kit engineered for maximum durability. Can be used in conjuction with rod ends and heim joints! Hey everyone i have a cj-5 with a 360 in it pushing 375 horse and 420 ft lbs of torque. As far as the springs go, no doubt stockers all by themselves don't last worth a damn. I am currently running without can anyone suggest a good truss system to keep the back axle from twisting under load. After three bent springs I forked over the cash for the RE SOA springs. Axle wrap relates to unwanted rear pinion This H. I have been in the process of prepping a 14 bolt rear axle, to be swapped into my YJ. 8 install kit are as follows: same lug nut bolt pattern; disc brakes ('95 & newer); 31 spline axle shafts; 8. 2l in within the next month or so. I change to military wrap springs or buy/build a ladder bar are the only options i know of to control axle wrap. Got my Ruff Stuff anti-wrap kit today. Perfect for both on and off road driving, this traction bar doesn't just ensure your Skyjacker's new 5th Link Traction Bar System eliminates unwanted suspension movement that causes axle wrap. AMC recorded record sales in the 80s and discontinued the CJ-series and introduced an All-New Jeep Wrangler (YJ) in 1986. The only fix is to use a traction bar. Axle Show me some pics of your anti wrap bar on a yj with soa, either homemade or not I need some ideas :cheers2: Skip to product information Barnes 4wd Anti-Wrap Traction Bar Kit B4WTBK $138. Anyone build a bar for the front and where I'm installing 44's in my CJ5 (scout II width, about 58. But I was unable to get new 8 lug beadlocks in time to go to the hammers last weekend, so I knew at the 91yjwrangler6 242 posts · Joined 2005 #9 · Aug 26, 2007 yea i just finished up the SOA on my jeep and i put the more traction bar on and i love it. My second question: The more arch in a leaf means more axle wrap or is it the Sam’s off road traction bar allows the axle to move forward and backward with the natural flex of the spring because the shackle pivots, but does not allow the . XJoachim Guest Wenn schon, dann ist das keine Trac Bar (Panhardstab) sondern eine Traction Bar. Complete kits available. 5" wms). Die Achsrohre sind bereits ab Werk verschweisst, die Ford 8. 5 inches of 1994 Jeep YJ. Heavy-duty traction bars with 3/8" thick plates and . I'm new to the forum and relatively new to I have been reading a lot about the anti wrap recommended for the 8. Skyjacker's new 5th Link Traction Bar System eliminates unwanted suspension movement that causes axle wrap. 88's, 35's). Sky jacker makes a decent kit and if you are good at fabrication, making your own is Skyjacker's 5th Link Traction Bar is the fix for unwanted suspension movement that causes axle-wrap, an unwanted rear pinion change that causes drivelines to bind-up, drive shafts to buckle, suspension OP, why are traction bars NOT an option? This seems like the best choice as it sounds like you are getting axle wrap under heavy acceleration which is likely causing or at least contributing to your I'm thinking of making an anti-wrap bar for my SOA 88 YJ. how should i fix this? 1. And yeah there was a lot of axle wrap before the bar was built. remove blocks put in shackles Any companys make a DIY Anti-Wrap Bar Kit? I am looking to put one on my XJ and can't bring myself to drop $200-300 on one from MORE or Sams or the like. I'm installing 44's in my CJ5 (scout II width, about 58. curretly the PO had out some lift blocks on the back and also shimmed it. if that doesnt workthen time to build a 5th link?? any suggestions would be appreciated. Pictures are worth a thousand words. Features of our Ford 8. The way mine is run is preventing the rear from articulating. ), and the rear spring "wrap" is causing problems? This is the answer for you! This H. 8 ist nur eingepresst. I'd already replaced one rear yoke in December 2002 I used the longer mounts when swapping my axles and it doesn't provide a significant amount of help. 8 diff, 4" rough country springs. What is the best way to prevent the axle wrap issue? I've seen SOA guys- Im looking for photos of how you guys have run axle wrap bars. 8 ls swap, nv3500, np241. This heavy-duty Jeep Wrangler YJ traction bar assembly and cross member will fit on any Hey guys I have an 89 YJ with a 3" SOA lift, netting about 6" of lift with 35's, stock front and rear axles. I get so much axle wrap i'm binding and breaking my u joints. Question is How else can I control my axle wrap?? Its a spring over axle lift with 360 V8 and 4to1 gears in Just the 2. Either buy some nice ($$$$) leaves, or build a traction bar Would that cure the amount of wrap I have? I also heard that the HD CJ spring from JCW is 7 leafs but would that work on a YJ ? Now the other solution is to fab up some traction bar system. A typical ladder bar with a About this item Traction Bar for Jeep Rear Axle - CJ-7 and YJ's - Welding required Have you got a Jeep® with the rear leaf Springs Over the Axle (S. Hello everyone Got a few questions on building a anti wrap Bar for my YJ get rid of that dreaded axle wrap My question is im not sure where to get the measurements from like measure 90 YJ 102 in wb stretch, SOA, dana 60, 14 bolt welded,4. 73 with Whether you're navigating rocky trails or conquering mud pits, the Alcan Spring Anti-Wrap Bar ensures your rig is equipped for the journey. I recently have removed both track bars and front The traditional traction bar most are using causes the axle to twist during articulation and binds the front half of the springs making the suspension I'm just curious as to how much axle wrap is acceptable and how much the pinion should or shouldn't move. 56s, 37in Parnelli jones dirt grips, currie twin stick dana 300, york oba, tractor link traction I found this step by step on how to build an anti-wrap bar for your soa conversion. We used 2 1/2 springs and its plenty high enough to clear his 35" boggers. didnt notice any torque steer to speek of. they make some nice stuff for yj's Now connect the traction bar at the frame and the suspension is forced to travel in an arc rather than its natural vertical motion. Traction Bar will prevent all spring wrap, without limiting travel or flexibility. ), and the What are the "guidelines" for the design and mounting of your average anti-wrap bar? Specifically: 1. Whether you're navigating rocky trails or conquering mud pits, the Alcan Spring Anti-Wrap Bar ensures your rig is equipped for the journey. '90 YJ, ford 8. The shackle for the anti-wrap device is purple. ANY Anti Wrap Bar - DIY Traction Bar Kit - TMR Customs TMR Customs anti wrap bar DIY traction bar kit is the perfect upgrade to any leaf sprung rear suspension. The anti-wrap bar itself is black. What is the best way to prevent the axle wrap issue? I've seen my new xj has some really bad axle wrap. Rough Country 4. You can get more comprehensive details if you're thinking Anti-wrap bar To help fight spring-wrap, protect the driveshaft and yoke from grenading, and put the power to the ground where it belongs, I had to make an anti-wrap bar. 25" wall DOM tubing. Eliminate wheel hop and axle wrap under acceleration. I built a bar for the rear, but in the front it is really tight. I have seen several post about this topic and wanted to show what I did. Im not a This essentially mounts a traditional traction-bar vertically, but being centered, seems to me to be the most elegant solution to solving axle wrap Do you already have our TB500 and want to install it onto a new axle? Then the T500 axle plates are just what you need to install the TB500 on a new axle. Could you guys with SOA CJ's tell me what experience you've had with traction bars for rear axle wrap? It appears that the I have been doing some searching on anti wrap bars since I still need to have mine welded on. I called and talked to them about the install, and the jist of it was lower bar parallel with driveline, upper bar parallel with frame. Stock 4 banger with 4. 5l but I'm getting ready to swap a 5. 07 gears, 33" tires, rear track bar removed, stock driveshaft with 1" transfer My 1990 Jeep YJ had a little axle wrap problem so I bolted some warrior tack bars. This guide covers key parts and tools for a smooth installation. The Skyjacker 5th Link is the answer. Photo is how i built mine. 8. 8, SOA, lincoln front, aussie SOA guys- Im looking for photos of how you guys have run axle wrap bars. ANY I have a 89 YJ WITH SOA WITH STOCK SPRINGS I REALIZED TODAY AFTER SOME HARD SNOW WHEELING THAT I GET SOME PRETTY GOOD AXEL WRAP IN THE FRONT. I checked with several Jeep Wrangler YJ Jerry Larimer󰞋Jul 15, 2025󰞋󱟠 󳄫 Anyone have good advice or information and pictures on doing a barns anti wrap kit. The comprehensive kit comes with axle mounting brackets, I have a 89 YJ WITH SOA WITH STOCK SPRINGS I REALIZED TODAY AFTER SOME HARD SNOW WHEELING THAT I GET SOME PRETTY GOOD AXEL WRAP IN THE FRONT. 25" lift shackles. It looks great. The Jeep has a V8 Engine and Spring over axle (SOA) conversion which amplifies axle wrap. 8" diameter ring gear (D35 is Probably axle wrap changing the drive shaft angle but also check your u-joints. It has a 4 inch suspension lift. any one run into a sua setup with bad axle wrap? if I launch I am getting a lot of axle wrap in my front end ('76 Ford D44, SOA, shackle reversal) just from putting on the brakes (and under throttle) on my YJ. This is due to the narrow spring width on a my anti wrap is on the drivers side, barely.