"A center strap actually really doesn't affect how much the end of the axle can droop unless it is very short. That only makes the center a pivot point. I'll be losing that strap soon."
yup. I am running a center strap on my buggy so that I don't overextend the driveshaft u joints.
"I already have the winches that I need to do the suck down, but I would rather cure the problem first rather than just addressing the symptom."
suck down winches are just adjustable limit straps.
"I don't want to go from the 3 link with the Y to a 4 link. This isn't my personal build and I don't want it to become a huge project. I bought it to go wheeling out of the box instead of sitting at home and lamenting while Minnie is laid up because I have zero time to work on her. Minnie is crying in the meantime. "
I was just throwing out all options to explain how a problem could be solved. I wouldnt expect you to change all that work/time/money put in there.
"I don't think this rig is too heavy at all, especially in the rear since most of the frame rear of the axles is gone and the body is hollowed out back there."
Hehe def not too heavy. I meant that weight of the vehicle is overcoming the spring rate to create the "floppiness". Was just explaining both sides of the equation. as in. lighten the weight or increase the spring rate. spring rate much easier
If it were my rig I would try putting some spring retainers on there to start. The truck will still have the same flex but instead of it unloading suddenly at droop it will have to pull the spring down.
Limit straps are better for the shocks but at the speeds we run I dont think its totally necessary. If it were a go-fast/ultra4 type thing hitting jumps I'd throw straps in there. After the spring retainters are in and it still unloads more than you want.. Id throw in the suckdown winch since you have already.
yup. I am running a center strap on my buggy so that I don't overextend the driveshaft u joints.
"I already have the winches that I need to do the suck down, but I would rather cure the problem first rather than just addressing the symptom."
suck down winches are just adjustable limit straps.
"I don't want to go from the 3 link with the Y to a 4 link. This isn't my personal build and I don't want it to become a huge project. I bought it to go wheeling out of the box instead of sitting at home and lamenting while Minnie is laid up because I have zero time to work on her. Minnie is crying in the meantime. "
I was just throwing out all options to explain how a problem could be solved. I wouldnt expect you to change all that work/time/money put in there.
"I don't think this rig is too heavy at all, especially in the rear since most of the frame rear of the axles is gone and the body is hollowed out back there."
Hehe def not too heavy. I meant that weight of the vehicle is overcoming the spring rate to create the "floppiness". Was just explaining both sides of the equation. as in. lighten the weight or increase the spring rate. spring rate much easier
If it were my rig I would try putting some spring retainers on there to start. The truck will still have the same flex but instead of it unloading suddenly at droop it will have to pull the spring down.
Limit straps are better for the shocks but at the speeds we run I dont think its totally necessary. If it were a go-fast/ultra4 type thing hitting jumps I'd throw straps in there. After the spring retainters are in and it still unloads more than you want.. Id throw in the suckdown winch since you have already.
