Axle wrap

What can happen with spring-over-axle suspension, and how to fix it.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• jeep
• scrambler
• offroad
• 4x4

[MrShuaTube]

do they cut your suspension travel at all?

[jeffkaupke]

@MrShuaTube

Minimal amount, not enough to matter.

[monturacer3]

Hey dude, is this at the Calico Gatekeeper??? :D :)

[jeffkaupke]

@monturacer3

yes

[jeffkaupke]

I doubt your problem is axle wrap. You wouldn't get a thud with axle wrap, and it wouldn't happen right off the brake pedal, but when applying a lot of power.

I think its more likely to be a broken mount of some sort. Possibly a bad

driveshaft u-joint, but more likely a motor mount.

[jeffkaupke]

@TheHondaAbuser They are commonly used in spring-over-axle set-ups. From Rubicon Express: "Reverse eye allows more positive arch than traditional style leaf springs, resulting in a better ride and longer life due to the fact the spring does not need to go into a negative arch to compress."

Only works for a**holes, however :)

[jeffkaupke]

@TheHondaAbuser WRONG! They are NOT upside down, they are reverse eye springs. In the future, try to be more informed before calling someone an a**hole.

[boggers44]

yo thats a crazy pinion angle. thats half your axle wrap problem rite there, plus you could starve your pinion bearings of lube and fuck your rear up

[bloodhoun234]

@TheHondaAbuser you should stop being such an idiot and go fuck yourself

[monturacer3]

@jeffkaupke been there, done that,... BROKE THAT!!! Love the Jeep, it's awesome!!! keep up the good work with it!

[1967800]

Good video. Need one on my scout.