Fabbing a Traction Bar for the Honcho (anti-wrap bar)

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  • Blake
    304 AMC
    • Dec 22, 2005
    • 2123

    #16
    Originally posted by j20brett
    Blake do you run stock springs in front or lift springs?
    2" BJ's springs up front. stock 63" chevy springs out back
    Please come on over to http://fsjnetwork.com/forum and have a look.

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    • j20brett
      360 AMC
      • Jul 05, 2006
      • 2963

      #17
      Originally posted by Blake
      2" BJ's springs up front. stock 63" chevy springs out back
      Sweet, was hoping you would say that! Trying to get my build figured out.
      Kaiser - 1981 J20 115" WB - 5.3l/4l60E/np241c/3-link hp60 spooled/Leafs 14-bolt detroit/5.13's/40's

      Build Thread

      Fight Crime...Shoot Back.

      ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

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      • Blake
        304 AMC
        • Dec 22, 2005
        • 2123

        #18
        Well I finally finished the traction bar! It's actually been 99% complete for the past couple of weeks, but I was too lazy to drill the final 6 holes into the frame where the crossbeam bolts on. Sure would have been easier to just weld it on, but I wanted the option of removing it. I also painted most the rear assembly. Oh and I fabbed up a quick bracket to carry a spare optima.

        I really wish I could lay some better looking welds. I know they are strong and made good penetration, just not the prettiest.

        Enjoy!

















        Please come on over to http://fsjnetwork.com/forum and have a look.

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        • Tigger4X
          AMC 4 OH! 1
          • Nov 16, 2001
          • 4339

          #19
          SUBSCRIBED FOR THE RIDE

          When I first saw the title to your thread I cringed with thoughts of all the monster anti-wrap bars I have seen on big ol f@rds and chebbys.

          I must say your take on it makes so much more sense than all the other "professional" kits. IMHO I'll take strong "ugly" welds over the useless bolt on junk out there.


          YOURS FREAKIN RAWKS!!

          Originally posted by will e
          Keep in mind. Getting old is easy. Being old is hard.
          Post #14 ~ http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showt...=1#post1580206

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          • Blake
            304 AMC
            • Dec 22, 2005
            • 2123

            #20
            Originally posted by Tigger4X
            When I first saw the title to your thread I cringed with thoughts of all the monster anti-wrap bars I have seen on big ol f@rds and chebbys.

            I must say your take on it makes so much more sense than all the other "professional" kits. IMHO I'll take strong "ugly" welds over the useless bolt on junk out there.


            YOURS FREAKIN RAWKS!!

            Thanks!

            It definitely makes it 'tighter' when taking off from a stop. I haven't had a chance to 'wheel it yet though. It will get a good workout this week at Moab!
            Please come on over to http://fsjnetwork.com/forum and have a look.

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            • Tigger4X
              AMC 4 OH! 1
              • Nov 16, 2001
              • 4339

              #21
              Get some good pics of you flexing that baby out!

              I'm wondering if I go SOA on my J-truck if an anti-wrap bar would be appropriate. I intend to put Tons on it with at least 36's

              Originally posted by will e
              Keep in mind. Getting old is easy. Being old is hard.
              Post #14 ~ http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showt...=1#post1580206

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              • ross80truck
                232 I6
                • Oct 17, 2011
                • 125

                #22
                X2 on the pictures of it flexing and letting us know if the traction bar hinders your travel. Have a great weekend wheeling!
                Life Priorities:
                1. God
                2. Wife
                3. Children ( Lane )
                4. Work
                5. Wagoneer

                Man it is hard to keep them in the right order!

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                • jeeping1974
                  360 AMC
                  • Jun 17, 2007
                  • 3066

                  #23
                  Looks good!
                  03 GMC 2500HD - DD/toy hauler
                  06 Street Glide - Cruiser

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                  • ross80truck
                    232 I6
                    • Oct 17, 2011
                    • 125

                    #24
                    Blake, How did that traction bar work out? Love to see some pics of it in action!
                    Life Priorities:
                    1. God
                    2. Wife
                    3. Children ( Lane )
                    4. Work
                    5. Wagoneer

                    Man it is hard to keep them in the right order!

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                    • Blake
                      304 AMC
                      • Dec 22, 2005
                      • 2123

                      #25
                      The traction bar worked awesome!

                      I don't really have any pics handy, but it didn't hinder flex at all. Allowed the old Honcho to literally idle up Pritchett canyon without slipping a tire
                      Please come on over to http://fsjnetwork.com/forum and have a look.

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                      • pass45
                        232 I6
                        • Apr 20, 2008
                        • 169

                        #26
                        Originally posted by Blake
                        The traction bar worked awesome!

                        I don't really have any pics handy, but it didn't hinder flex at all. Allowed the old Honcho to literally idle up Pritchett canyon without slipping a tire
                        that's my next project blake did not spin a tire and that's all I did
                        gm 5.3 4l80blackboxnp205 dana 60 yukon zip locker 14 bolt 37/12.5/17 km2s or 39.5 irocks h1 beadlocks= one big money pit

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                        • Blake
                          304 AMC
                          • Dec 22, 2005
                          • 2123

                          #27
                          Originally posted by pass45
                          that's my next project blake did not spin a tire and that's all I did
                          Yeah, your springs just couldn't take all that pressure.

                          New springs and a traction bar will help you a bunch!
                          Please come on over to http://fsjnetwork.com/forum and have a look.

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                          • Tigger4X
                            AMC 4 OH! 1
                            • Nov 16, 2001
                            • 4339

                            #28
                            Alright Mr. Blake ... yoose knowz dah rulez aroun dees here parts. No pics or it didnt happenz. Capice?? <insertstinkeyehere>





                            Originally posted by will e
                            Keep in mind. Getting old is easy. Being old is hard.
                            Post #14 ~ http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showt...=1#post1580206

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                            • pass45
                              232 I6
                              • Apr 20, 2008
                              • 169

                              #29
                              If you want proof go to the ouray facebook page
                              gm 5.3 4l80blackboxnp205 dana 60 yukon zip locker 14 bolt 37/12.5/17 km2s or 39.5 irocks h1 beadlocks= one big money pit

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                              • Tigger4X
                                AMC 4 OH! 1
                                • Nov 16, 2001
                                • 4339

                                #30
                                go here, go there, blah blah blah






                                Originally posted by will e
                                Keep in mind. Getting old is easy. Being old is hard.
                                Post #14 ~ http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showt...=1#post1580206

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