lots of axle wrap/ wheel hop
 

My 1985 gmc c1500 short bed has large amounts of axle wrap and I haven't put my posi in it yet. Was wonder if anyone has fixed the same issue. It is a lot better since I did an axle flip. Would like to do 4 link but it's a little to much money. Thinking of doing a ladder bar or something like that.

Re: lots of axle wrap/ wheel hop
 

You didn't pull a leaf, did you?

Re: lots of axle wrap/ wheel hop
 

How about some slappers? Or better yet, Cal Tracs.

First make sure your springs and bushings are in good shape, no broken leafs, no squashed out bushings. Look real close where the center bolt is, that's where one or more will be broken and sometimes its hard to see.

Re: lots of axle wrap/ wheel hop
 

I have a 82 with multi leaf ( I think 5 or 6 ) . I do not get any axle wrap with the stock set up. If you could get at least a five leaf spring and put under there it may solve your problem with out putting some kind of traction device. It may be a lesser expensive way to go. If you are already flipped the traction devise will hang pretty low.

Re: lots of axle wrap/ wheel hop
 

I didn't pull any leafs.
I think it is a 4 or 5 leaf pack.

Re: lots of axle wrap/ wheel hop
 

Cal tracs. The answer is cal tracs.

Re: lots of axle wrap/ wheel hop
 

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7295/...0f256ba7_b.jpg


Yes Cal tracs

Re: lots of axle wrap/ wheel hop
 

I have a custom set of traction bars. They do work!!
Best option - add more power!! :metal:

Re: lots of axle wrap/ wheel hop
 

Some Pics in this thread from when I installed them on my 78, I pulled a couple leafs as well, the added the Cal Tracs, no wheel hop whatsoever!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404959
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/...e0fffe9ab3.jpg
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1363/...237d10410c.jpg

Re: lots of axle wrap/ wheel hop
 

Just an update. Put on caltracs and they fixed all my axle wrap and help me hook on take off.

Re: lots of axle wrap/ wheel hop
 

I have the same problem but with 39.5 tall tires. I hope my new shocks will help. The leaves are all good and new poly bushings. Otherwise it's ladder bars!!