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A little outsider input

So after another annoying encounter with axle wrap today, i am finally in a mode to get my rear axle under control.

end game i would like to have 0-1" of lift and my rear end under control.

first direction: buy a James duff over leaf track bar and then install a belltech 6400.

second direction (im not entirely sure it will work for me) pull my rear leafs and lift block buy some 4-door explorer leafs, strap in an add-a leaf, and some belltech 6400's.

(Im not sure if it matters but my truck is an 02 with the 4-leaf tow setup)

My question is which direction should i be going in, is there an option better than the other? im ready to start getting this build going again, any and all help is much appreciated
 
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how do oyu feel axel wrap? how do you know.? sorry not to thread jack and for the newd quest
 
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Intense rear end hop, especially in sand. Plus friends outside the truck can see the axle tipping forward and backward. its not a severe problem but it can do some damage, and our trails up here are sandy so you run into that problem alot.
 
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the JD traction bars cured most of my problems. at least from what i can feel.
 
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oh ok yea my hops like crazy!!!!
 
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Originally Posted by Tys 4x4 FTW
the JD traction bars cured most of my problems. at least from what i can feel.
cool, thats what i am after! i had an extreme case of it today, i just hate the feeling and i dont like that kind of attention it gives my truck..lol
 
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