trail rig ??


built2bashranger

built2bashranger

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i have seen a few trail rigs (on t.v and in mags) with a small winch hooked to ther rear axle above the diff. i was wondering what this is used for???
 
tuckin the body down for a low center of gravity? ive kno wat ur talkin about but im not 100%
 
* I think*
It is to firm up the suspension to prevent axle hop

Axle hop leads to axle broken very quickly.
 
I usually see it hooked to the front axle. It's to keep the suspension from unloading (throwing all the vehicle's weight onto the rear) as you climb up a steep incline. This improves handling and stability.
 
thanks i saw it and was wondering why?? but all the above makes sence
 
all of the above and then some.
 
c_note said:
i thought thats what traction bars are for. i may be wrong.
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Traction bars are for axle wrap which only leaf spring axles can suffer from.

Axle hop is when a truck is trying to climb a rock obstical (or concrete, or whateve') and it gains&looses traction rapidly and repeatedly. Lotsa rock crawling vids on youtube show this. This also shock loads driveline the same as axle wrap, but a traction bar can't help you if your ona crazy steep hill.

And ya, like the other guys said, there is all-sorts of reasons why this is done in the sport.
 
Axle wrap is generally what causes the axle hop. Yes, traction bars do help with this.
 
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