Limit straps--question

Wheeler · 10-23-2007, 08:27 AM

Whats up all, tried to find this by searching but came up with nothing.

I wheeled this weekend sans swaybar and it was incredible...but I know that with increased droop I increase my likelyhood to sustain CV damage.

I'd like to install limiting straps, but am unsure of installation procedure, and most importantly which strap length/manufacturer to go with.

I'd appreciate any insight you could provide! Thanks!

**Mtbcoach** · 10-23-2007, 09:25 AM

Most would advise to measure the droop with the swaybar on then replicate that limit with a strap. I'm in the process of doing the same and when I find some suitable solutions, I'll be sure to post up what I have come up with.

Sorry for the lack of details, I'm still in the research phase and will benefit from your question also...

tibaal89 · 10-23-2007, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Mtbcoach previously said:

Most would advise to measure the droop with the swaybar on then replicate that limit with a strap. I'm in the process of doing the same and when I find some suitable solutions, I'll be sure to post up what I have come up with.

Sorry for the lack of details, I'm still in the research phase and will benefit from your question also...

I'm in the same boat - planning to do this soon, but not able to offer anything scholarly at this point. I'll let you know how it goes though!

**jeshua** · 10-23-2007, 10:35 AM

Like mentioned in the post above measure your drop with the sway bar in as that is going to be your limit. It might even be easier if you kept the sway bar in while you installed your straps.

As for installing the strap(s) I will give you two diffrent ways
(picture courtesy of All Pro)

For the green line use the lower shock mount bolt as the lower attachment of the strap. Then drill a hole in the coil over bucket to use as a mounting point for the top of the strap.

For the red line the lower portion of the strap would be the same as the green line. For the upper part though you would weld this piece on to the frame

then this would go thru the welded on bracket

would look like this in the end

Going with the red line you will be able to fine tune your straps.

As for straps there are lots of good company's to go with call ORW or Kartek for all of this stuff and they will help you out. Also to let you know when getting straps you need to know that they stretch about 1" for every 12" this will very depending on the straps so you need to talk to your salesmen.

Bighead · 10-23-2007, 10:39 AM

A couple of limit strap manufacturers for you:

Mastercraft
-- I have these on my 4Runner.

Kartek

Wheeler · 10-23-2007, 03:00 PM

Excellent info, thanks all!

If anyone already has measurements please post them here! Thanks again!

**puulboy** · 10-25-2007, 10:23 PM

I would like to hear from anyone here who is running limit straps. Maybe pics of the mounting, which straps they use. what are the sizes etc. I can't believe no one has does this for a member mod post yet
thanks
Don

Canito is1 · 10-26-2007, 12:03 AM

Why not just create a bump stop... on second thought, the limiting strap may be easiest

hakim100 · 10-26-2007, 12:08 AM

i'm also interested, theres a few folks on here who have them...lets hope they post some pictures...and measurements...would save me two trips to the mechanic

frogeye · 10-26-2007, 12:16 AM

Great info guys. I like the Weld option. Sizzling bacon baby.