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Originally Posted by gr8titan

Using an 8mm "hex" wrench, I removed the "rubber roller" first. Then installed/secured the helper spring as pictured above. Thereafter, I used a "C-clamp" to compress the helper spring for effortless re-installation of the "rubber roller". Remove the "C-clamp" after the roller is in place.....and...Presto!!!

Yes I drove the truck with the installation in different ways. One (first) was the "JT" method alone which works fine. But when I saw this "red spring" that is specifically designed for axle wrap, I replaced the "JT" spring. The "red spring" in itself works better than the "JT" method. Studying how the "axle wrap" evolves, I thought of reinforcing the rear half of the leaf spring utilizing the "JT" spring but installed in a non-conventional way. Thus the helper spring will prevent that rear half from bending downwards during hard acceleration. Lo and behold......much...much...much improved traction!!!! with almost negligible axle wrap.

Doh! I squeezed, wrestled and used a strap to winch the frame towards the axle. I agree about the rear spring helping considerably, the roller contacts the helper spring and really resists allowing the axle to twist. I didn't find the front ones on ebay. What did you type in the search? Thanks