Read this thread. Woody has a good explaination on why to use a ladder and not a single track bar.
http://65.219.61.46/forum/showthread.php?t=23095
http://65.219.61.46/forum/showthread.php?t=23095
Trac bar questions
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I would say that the single track bar is a fine option I built one from a top link to a three point hitch. works great. and allows full flex. the springs become the other links in the setup. think about the geomery of a ladderbar that is fixed to the axle. the springs need to flatten to move and doing so the axle needs to shift to the rear or front. if not you would not need shakles and in doing this the angle of the axle/pinion also rotates a little. if you fix the distance between the pivot point (front spring mount) and the axle you do not allow the springs to work correctly. Mace says that it allows for deflection? so do you want your axle trying to force the springs to twist to the sides? not sure I do anyway both work but is seems to make more sense to use a single track bar