horrible axle wrap

[gonefishin]

I am assuming the only semi cheap way to fix this is to build a traction bar? I thought there was a good detailed thread on here on how to build one, but I can't find it. does anyone make a kit? I have some 1.5x3/16 square tubing would that be strong enough? I am just not real sure on all the geometry parts of it lol.

here is a couple pics of the damage. my rear shaft is a 1350 cv from tom woods. the yoke bent the bolts holding the straps and smashed the straps to where the u joint caps can turn. I drove it 40 miles home without knowing it was messed up at 70mph.

 

[rebelgregory]

Although, not cheap, I've seen a lot of anti-wrap systems for 14bolts that mount above the axle. Everything from homebrew to the DIY4X wraptor.

http://diy4x.com/cart/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=116

 

[82355]

This is what I used on my 1990 K5.

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/Antiwrap.html

Martin

 

[82355]

Here is my thread on the subject.

http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=305137

Martin