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Old 04-24-2017, 11:29 PM   #20
Stepside Jim
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Re: 59 truck with axle flip and removed load leaves. Major axle hop!

Understanding the theory of the parts we use can allow us to recreate parts to fill specific needs.

With my '57, doing burnouts is very common. I knew I could run into a wheel hop issue with the factory spring pack with a few leafs missing.

Traction bars were the answer but I kept the springs over the axle, yet, understanding the theory allowed me to redesign and solve the problem before it was a problem.



My tires will not make it to 10,000 miles, I don't care..... all I know is I have had zero wheel hop with the "slapper bar" design.

Building or finding a set for spring under axle design should easy to find or fabricate.

Good luck, Jim
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