I've never really done any SOA stuff before, so to you guys that have: Is the factory cross-member behind the t-case an acceptable place to mount a traction bar, or is it too weak? Where have you guys mounted them?
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The short answer to your question is yes, that crossmember will work. Having said that, do a search because there is PLENTY of information available on 'mud, here and in hardcore, detailing the fabrication traction bars.
You can get away with a lot on a mall crawler, so you should look for trail - proven examples that get a lot of articulation. A bad traction bar design can be worse than none at all.
The crossmember is only strong enough if you mount it to the bottom of the crossmember. That way the torque will try to push up through the tube which the tube is able to handle. If the mount is mounted to the top or the side for the tube it will rip apart the tube unless you heavily beef up the tube.
I think you'll find that most effective designs have the anti wrap bar as close to the center of the axle as possible. Which negates the forward mount being close to the frame.close to the frame
I think you'll find that most effective designs have the anti wrap bar as close to the center of the axle as possible. Which negates the forward mount being close to the frame.
I've seen this done successfully. On my SOA truck, the PO had removed the stock cross member. I built a replacement out of 2" square tube and mounted my anti-wrap bar shackle to it.get my skid plate built and mount to that
Yep@pjohnson , is that really your HAM call sign???? I just noticed it.