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Rascal_one2001 · 10-20-2014, 08:45 PM

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.

SkinnyG · 10-21-2014, 12:00 AM

You didn't pull a leaf, did you?

kalbert · 10-21-2014, 12:31 AM

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.

homemade87 · 10-21-2014, 07:11 AM

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.

Rascal_one2001 · 10-21-2014, 10:35 AM

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

69GMC910 · 10-21-2014, 12:11 PM

Cal tracs. The answer is cal tracs.

KQQL IT · 10-21-2014, 12:21 PM

Yes Cal tracs

gchemist · 10-21-2014, 04:41 PM

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

Twisted78SS · 10-21-2014, 05:50 PM

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

Rascal_one2001 · 03-07-2015, 07:28 PM

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

74CustomK20 · 03-07-2015, 09:23 PM

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!!

10-20-2014, 08:45 PM	#1
Rascal_one2001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 308	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. __________________ 1985 1500 454, 4l80e, 12 bolt, 5/6 drop, 20s

10-21-2014, 12:00 AM	#2
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,273	Re: lots of axle wrap/ wheel hop You didn't pull a leaf, did you? __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, turbo, LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate

10-21-2014, 12:31 AM	#3
kalbert Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 509	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.

10-21-2014, 07:11 AM	#4
homemade87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Guntersville Alabama Posts: 1,073	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.

10-21-2014, 10:35 AM	#5
Rascal_one2001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 308	Re: lots of axle wrap/ wheel hop I didn't pull any leafs. I think it is a 4 or 5 leaf pack. __________________ 1985 1500 454, 4l80e, 12 bolt, 5/6 drop, 20s

10-21-2014, 12:11 PM	#6
69GMC910 MOTORHEAD! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Devon AB, Canada Posts: 849	Re: lots of axle wrap/ wheel hop Cal tracs. The answer is cal tracs. __________________ 82 GMC High Sierra VortecPro 496 12 Bolt, 3.42's AFR 265 Holley 850 Performer RPM Air Gap Hooker 2455's TCI Turbo 400 Super Street Fighter TRRC 12 Bolt Eaton Posi Mark Williams Axles Cal-Tracs Hoosier 30x10.5 Radial Slick Full weight long box pickup Current best- 11.33@117mph

10-21-2014, 12:21 PM	#7
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,260	Re: lots of axle wrap/ wheel hop Yes Cal tracs __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

10-21-2014, 04:41 PM	#8
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: lots of axle wrap/ wheel hop I have a custom set of traction bars. They do work!! Best option - add more power!! __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

10-21-2014, 05:50 PM	#9
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	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 __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired

03-07-2015, 07:28 PM	#10
Rascal_one2001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 308	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. __________________ 1985 1500 454, 4l80e, 12 bolt, 5/6 drop, 20s

03-07-2015, 09:23 PM	#11
74CustomK20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Tell City, IN Posts: 637	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!! __________________ Big Nate Carp. Local 224. Buy made in the USA! 03 F350 6.0 Daily Race Truck. 79 C70 366 Project Dump.



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