Anybody use ladder bars???

[Hahnsb2]

Noted, noted. I agree with you. I'm hoping my springs/blocks combo will not be as problematic as rangerslim's.

Anyways, I have a massive picture folder of ideas and things of interest pertaining to 4x4ing. Unfortunately I only have 2 worthwhile pics of ladder bars.

This one is simple and effective, but I believe it will hinder flex. Perhaps if both bolts had rod ends/heims it might not be a problem. (this might even be 4x4Junkie's picture.... If it IS his, then it must not be hindering flex to much, because he has respectable flex!)

On my Nova back in the day I had to put anti-wrap bars with the leafs on both sides. I think they look cool, plus they 'say' that you have something to brag about. Or they say you are to cheap to buy proper springs, lol. But they are not an option if you want any sort of flex.

Almost positive that is 59Bisquiks B2 from B2.org.

That's Junkie's rig in the background

 

[Dishtowel]

I think you are right Hahns, I recognize that rear bumper/fuel can from the car domain page where I probably ripped that ladder bar pic from.

 

[Hahnsb2]

I think you are right Hahns, I recognize that rear bumper/fuel can from the car domain page where I probably ripped that ladder bar pic from.

Didn't even think about the Cardomain, here it is, and yup it is his.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/958490/3

 

[4x4junkie]

Yeah, I haven't put a traction bar on mine yet. A single bar like that has almost no impact at all on flex though, and would be the design I'd use (although I'd mount it on the passenger side of the diff to help offset some of the lean you get from driveshaft torque).

 

[Dishtowel]

Well, I now have my 5.0L in and running strong. I got my friend to matt the skinny pedal while I stood beside and watched. No axle wrap. I got him to do a mild brake stand. No axle wrap. My spring pack performed very well. And I get almost all the flex I can ask for from it.

Explorer leafs, with the overload removed and replaced with an eBay add-a-leaf. 2" alum blocks. Bellteck (6400?) drop shackles. = about 5-6" lift.


PS: I suppose this could be read as " I have a 5.0L and I can't even bother my springs, I must have not power." Well, it is a stock 5.0L, and it has WAAAAAY more power than my 2.9 could ever dream about. Perhaps if it was all hopped up, but it's not.

 

[rickcdewitt]

a single centered bar could act as a driveshaft skid as well