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Registered User | Trac Bars on a SOA
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Web Wheeler | With leaf spring suspension set ups the track bar is not needed. The axle is located by the leafs. Ask your mechanic buddy where the track bar was on cj's and International scouts? If you are getting this much movement your bushings are probably worn out. __________________ 90 YJ 102 in wb stretch, SOA, dana 60, 14 bolt welded,4.56s, 37in Parnelli jones dirt grips, currie twin stick dana 300, york oba, tractor link traction bar, full custom armor,poison spyder tube fenders, 95Cherokee High Output 4.0 |
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Registered User | What bushings are you talking about |
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Web Wheeler | The only thing that can effect the side to side movement is all the bushings in the springs and shackle hangers. If all these are in good shape you shouldn't have much side to side movement and no need for a track bar. Also make sure the bushings have sleeves and proper size bolts. __________________ 90 YJ 102 in wb stretch, SOA, dana 60, 14 bolt welded,4.56s, 37in Parnelli jones dirt grips, currie twin stick dana 300, york oba, tractor link traction bar, full custom armor,poison spyder tube fenders, 95Cherokee High Output 4.0 |
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Registered User | The trackbar is needed with SOA. On mine, the steering pushed the frame back and forth over the axle instead of turning the tires. I'd run one. Fab up some tabs and make one out of heims and DOM tube. It's easy. |
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Web Wheeler | I stand corrected! I didn't think stock axles could put that much side to side force. __________________ 90 YJ 102 in wb stretch, SOA, dana 60, 14 bolt welded,4.56s, 37in Parnelli jones dirt grips, currie twin stick dana 300, york oba, tractor link traction bar, full custom armor,poison spyder tube fenders, 95Cherokee High Output 4.0 |
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Registered User | Thanks YJCRAWLR I get what your saying but I didnt touch the rear leafs when I rewelded the front perches. Now I did replace the front two leaf springs with ones from a junk yard becuase one of my front springs was bent and I figured while I had the front axle out I should do this. Would this have something to do with the rear axle. |
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Web Wheeler | Probably not, I have run my soa with the one tons(no track bars) for a few years now with no issues. Do you have a traction bar? If you don't have a traction bar in the rear with soa this could be the source of your problems. One ton knows his stuff but he is talking about running a track bar in front to help with stress on the steering box. If your problem is in the rear it is probably axle wrap. __________________ 90 YJ 102 in wb stretch, SOA, dana 60, 14 bolt welded,4.56s, 37in Parnelli jones dirt grips, currie twin stick dana 300, york oba, tractor link traction bar, full custom armor,poison spyder tube fenders, 95Cherokee High Output 4.0 |
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Registered User | I am running stock axles and I do not have a trac bar on the front or rear. So you think thats the problem |
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Web Wheeler | Trac bar and traction bar are two different things. Traction bar controls wheel hop, spring wrap, and loss of traction. Track bar is the stock parts that you removed. You need to build a traction bar. Search traction bar and you will see what I am talking about. __________________ 90 YJ 102 in wb stretch, SOA, dana 60, 14 bolt welded,4.56s, 37in Parnelli jones dirt grips, currie twin stick dana 300, york oba, tractor link traction bar, full custom armor,poison spyder tube fenders, 95Cherokee High Output 4.0 |
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Registered User | You definetly need a traction bar in the back if you don't have one. I wouldn't even try driving SOA on the street without one. |
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Registered User | Have a SOA-cross over steering-36x15.5x15 w soft 8's...no trac or sway bar DD it about 40 miles round trip daily. Only time it ever felt loose was when i had to lock up the brakes to keep from running over a Civic that pulled out of an alley in front of me.Just got some new seat covers and went on home..lol.. ![]() |
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Registered User | If I am understanding you correctly a traction bar will help with axle wrap. I don't have axle wrap. My rear axle is shifting to the left ( the drivers side) everytime I hit the gas after shifting gears. What will help with that? Thanks |
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Registered User | Do you have a locker in the rear? Locker like detroits will engage when you gas it causing a shift back that way...but it is likely spring and shackle bushings just worn out. you don;t need trac bars front or rear of a leaf spring vehicle. yank em off if yo uhave them But yes, you'll need a traction bar to keep your drivehshaft, springs and yokes together.I had a front trac bar on an old YJ years ago and I would get a pretty bad wobble when the bolt would loosen up. It was a bandaid for worn out bushings, removed the trac bar and replaced the bushings nd no more wobble or shift. Also, if you have a ton of power and motor, torque steer can cause the rear axle to really push to the side or have chasis twist. |
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