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Mr Pops · 09-09-2012, 10:37 AM

I think you might end up with axle wrap since the leaf by itself might be too weak to keep the axle from trying to rotate with torque or braking. Especially with a leaf that isn't designed to be by itself. Axle wrap can be fixed with some form of traction bar.

09-09-2012, 10:37 AM	#4
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: 67-72 Single Leaf Rear 4x4 w/ a BAG?? I think you might end up with axle wrap since the leaf by itself might be too weak to keep the axle from trying to rotate with torque or braking. Especially with a leaf that isn't designed to be by itself. Axle wrap can be fixed with some form of traction bar. Attached Images __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel