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Rear Axle shifting side to side to much. Help pls

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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 04:47 AM
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Default Rear Axle shifting side to side to much. Help pls

I am running the rock krawler 3.5 x factor plus mid arm system. The problem i am running into is when i flex the jeep up. The rear drive shaft yoke smacks the gas tank skid plate. When i flex it out the other way the body of the drive shaft smacks the canister skid. My question is what can i do to prevent this? Any help would be nice thank u.
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 05:05 AM
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limit your down travel. Push the rear axle back as far as you can. Move the evap canister.
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 05:12 AM
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Thank u Dirtman. Is it possible to put a strap on the center of the axle to keep it from shifting to much? I dront want to lose much droop if i can help it.
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 05:16 AM
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I would mount a limiting strap at the axle side on the track bar bracket to allow for maximum droop at the wheels while still keeping the axle from shifting. I would make sure you have an after market track bar bracket or brace welded since it is know as a weak point and is know to break loose. An after market driveshaft may give you more clearance as well.
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 05:17 AM
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Nice looking rig btw, if you are ever down in champaign look me up.
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 05:24 AM
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Thank u for the input. It does have the track bar bracket and it is also welded on there so half the battle is out of the way. I will look into the strap idea more. My wife works in champagne and i have a friend that now lives there. I dont get out there that often but when i do i will send u a message in advance.
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 05:29 AM
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We wheel badlands about twice a month over in Attica, IN if you are ever interested in off road trails. Its right at 70 miles from Champaign.
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