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there's something growing on my suspension...

2K views 17 replies 13 participants last post by  BigBass 
#1 ·
I just bought this YJ and I've been wondering what exactly is the yellow thing attached the the rear leaf springs. It's on both sides. I've heard two things so far. 1) That they're towing brackets so the suspension doesn't get damaged by big loads (even though the yellow things are not connected to the tow hitch or the like.) and 2) that its to protect the rear axle and suspension for things on the ground when you hit the trails (even though the yellow things give me like... 4" of ground clearance).. So if anyone has an answer out there and can help me by just telling me what these things are, i'd greatly appreciate it! Thanks.
 
#10 ·
Yes those are traction bars..... used to stop wheel hop in hotrod and old V8 cars and some trucks.
nowi can say i have seen everything on a jeep... LoL
 
#11 ·
Now that is funny shizzle slapper bars on a 4x4. Do me a favor and put a set on the front also and take some pics. Make up some stoooopid reason they are on the Jeep like they improve off road performance.

The PO must have been a moron.

Dwayne
 
#13 ·
Gonna play devils advocate here. That spring looks well worn. Maybe they put them on to prevent the spring from inverting lol.

In any case, if you are going to take them off, I would do a suspension kit because it looks as if they are gonna sag without those bars.
 
#17 ·
How in the world does lowering blocks and traction bars = extra clearence??
 
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