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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 01:39 PM
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I know what i am looking for just not what it is called. i think it is a pan hard bar. it is the bars that connect to the frame and the rear axel. it prevents the axel from wraping. could some one post up pictures, and what it is called. thanks for you help. also do any of you know where to buy one.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 02:36 PM
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If your lookling for a traction control, it's not a Panhard by discription.
A Panhard is a 'lateral' sway control device that mounts to the center of the rear axle with movable links to the frame on each side so the frame can still move up and down without binding..
Traction control devices can take many forms and used to limit axle twist under high torque.
Not sure which type device you want but those are the differences.
Good luck.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 02:53 PM
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^^Right, traction bars keep the axle from wrapping up and creating wheel hop
 
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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 04:29 PM
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traction bars is what i am looking for. I have a 2002 Screw with the 5" RCX lift on it with 35". i am about to do a 3" body with 37". right now i have alittle axal wrap. with the 37's and 4.88 gears i am asuming this will be alot worse. right now i have a 4" tapered block to corect drive angles, along with the 2" factory block. (6" total in blocks.) what i am planing on doing is getting rid of the 2" factory block and installing a 2"AAL. but i am still not sure this will correct the problem. what are you guys doing about axal wrap who are running 37"? my plans are 2"AAL with the 4" tappered block and also adding a traction bar. I will probley be fabbing up a costom traction bar. do any of you have any pictures of them you are running? also what has others did to correct this problem?
 
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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 04:35 PM
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look at RCD they make a nice set. I think pro comp does also.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 04:49 PM
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you could also do custom leafs instead of doing 6" of blocks....
 
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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 05:03 PM
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i had some long bars custom made, ill have some pics of them mocked up this weekend.
ill send you the guys info if you want. he makes traction bars for Lightnings.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 05:41 PM
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Deaver makes a set of 6" leafs, which would definitely help eliminate axle wrap.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 08:12 PM
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I dont want to change my leafs, maybe just and an AAL. STR8T SIX if you could ppost some pics of yours this weekend that would be great. also the info would be good as-well
 
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