The ring and pinion and the output shaft are indeed parallel. I set the angles myself so I know it's right. Rear end is solid welded to spring perches and U-bolted to axle. No swivel. I only punched it one time and the results were "Darn, I'm not going to that again!" The springs are the original springs and I did read a note recently that torque tube springs are more weak than open drive line springs :confused: although I'm not sure that is true. The pads or axle blocks are standard height, 1" to 1 1/4" - no lowering blocks. The pads (axle blocks) are full spring width - 1 3/4".
I like the idea of traction bars because I think they look good, but I might be spending more money than new springs would cost, if new springs might be the answer. Anyone have any knowledge of traction bar costs or spring costs? If I recall, traction bars are fairly easy to install.
Thanks for the comments fellows. I appreciate it!
Joe
