[SPIKE ARRESTOR]

Can anyone clarify which is the lower rod and upper rod as mentioned above? i cannot make this out from the pictures

Spike

[jyobeb]

Some pictures of my jeep. Will post more soon.

[jyobeb]

The traction bar pics before completion.

[Ashley Nair]

It is said "Real Jeeps are built and not bought!" . good work. But the tyres look somewhat puny to the proportions of the Jeep

[Sutripta]

Hi,
Awesome job on the axle.

Could you post pictures of the third link please. And what is it? Panhard or Watts?

Regards
Sutripta

[bigman]

Originally Posted by Ashley Nair

It is said "Real Jeeps are built and not bought!" . good work. But the tyres look somewhat puny to the proportions of the Jeep

Similar to what I was thinking.

Any plans to put some monster tyres and rims to complete the look of the jeep?

[joshguy]

joybeb your jeep is coming out really well.

I am not a techie in all these stuff,but your jeep with bolero chasis and scorpio engine looks like a dream to me

[jyobeb]

Originally Posted by Sutripta

Hi,
Awesome job on the axle.

Could you post pictures of the third link please. And what is it? Panhard or Watts?

Regards
Sutripta

Actually, its neither! The traction bar end is a rubber bed which acts as a cushion with limited action. The bed allows for a certain amount of verticl movement and also sideways flex. A video will be clearer. Will do that too soon.

[Sutripta]

Originally Posted by jyobeb

Actually, its neither! The traction bar end is a rubber bed which acts as a cushion with limited action. The bed allows for a certain amount of verticl movement and also sideways flex. A video will be clearer. Will do that too soon.

Now I'm intrigued. The third link is a constraint which prevents lateral movement!

Regards
Sutripta

[SPIKE ARRESTOR]

"Cushion with limited action" can anyone explain this?

Spike

[ex670c]

Originally Posted by Sutripta

Hi,
Awesome job on the axle.

Could you post pictures of the third link please. And what is it? Panhard or Watts?

Regards
Sutripta

Hi Sutripta,

Its the first step towards a Multi-Link Suspension actually.

In a SPOA setup, the Traction Bar prevents the diff-pinion from pitching up, and preventing axle-wrap.

Regards,

Arka

[SPIKE ARRESTOR]

Arka, is the traction bar connected only at one end? I mean How does this work if the mechanism is mounted to only one end of the axle? Please explain the principle behind the working of a traction bar, diagrams, equations will help

Spike

[svsantosh]

Originally Posted by SPIKE ARRESTOR

Arka, is the traction bar connected only at one end? I mean How does this work if the mechanism is mounted to only one end of the axle

Link

Read the thread from page 11 onwards. Very informative. Also google for Axle Wrap.

[ex670c]

Originally Posted by SPIKE ARRESTOR

Arka, is the traction bar connected only at one end? I mean How does this work if the mechanism is mounted to only one end of the axle? Please explain the principle behind the working of a traction bar, diagrams, equations will help

Spike

Hi Spike,

In a Leaf Spring setup, the leaves locate the axle and suspend the vehicle.

That is the reason for One Traction Bar, the bar prevents the Diff-Pinion from pitching up and thereby countering axle wrap.

The Traction Bar, in simple terms, ensures that the pinion angle does not change under acceleration/deceleration.

Spring Over Axle (SOA) Conversion

Spring Over Axle for Wrangler YJ - - Jeep at Off-Road.com

Axle Wrap Prevention

BamBar - Ultimate Anti-Wrap Solution - Jeepaholics Anonymous

Regards,

Arka

PS - Do you know SWAG?

[SPIKE ARRESTOR]

@ Arka this what i was stressing on- "Worse even, they may cause strange vehicular reactions that are inconsistent from one side to the other. This is because the anti-wrap bar must be mounted on one side of the vehicle" Source- BamBar - Ultimate Anti-Wrap Solution - Jeepaholics Anonymous anyways nice info there. I am attaching a pic for some more clarification.

Spike