made my own "traction-control" devise.

[racsan]

its like a traction bar kit, but uses chain instead of the bar. ive put it togther but havent tried it out yet. i would think that it would work, guess i'll find out. heres some pics of my setup.

at least if it doesnt work out, i havent wasted but about 20 bucks. the coat-hanger wire midway is just a safety in case something breaks loose. didnt want to drill my front shackle mount so i used a clamp thats used in overhead applications in a factory to hold up water and electrical utilities. i could see the "bar" would use compression in reverse or during heavy braking, but i would think that during forward travel under load tension would be whats going on. i could be wrong, i havent studied up on this stuff. didnt preload my chain much, bout 1 turn with a wrench after hand tighting it up.

 

[dragogt]

You set that up like an engine limiting strap?

 

[racsan]

pretty much.

 

[flareside_thunder]

cool thought...I don't know if I'd trust that beam clamp or those eyelets on the tensioner.

 

[DNFXDLI]

If the axle starts to hop I'd maybe be a bit worried about it breaking and possibly hitting the brake line.

 

[flareside_thunder]

Theoretically if it starts the hop it'll be getting slack, like you're suggesting. But it should, theoretically, prevent axlewrap.

 

[racsan]

the coat-hanger wire midway through the chain and around the bedside brace is meant as a safety in case something were to come apart. i dont get much wheel hop unless im on wet roads empty or in winter when you hit a slick spot then dry road.