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Old 02-04-2012, 12:39 PM
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Default Need some help with track bar

My track bar strikes my diff cover when I am flexing. I am fine during normal driving. I am installing new ARB covers and don't want to mar them up unnecessarily some I am wondering if someone can tell me what to do here. Do I need a new track bar or a different bracket set up? I am running a Rusty's 3.25 on my 2011 Rubicon.

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Old 02-04-2012, 02:43 PM
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Brackets up front that change the mount locations will change you geometry and you don't want to do that unless you are going all the way with that setup. Looks like you need a track bar with a little forward bend for the diff or some bump stops that would limit your up travel. If your tires are not rubbing your fenders and you don't want to limit up travel, I think a different track bar would be the best solution.
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I would like opinions on which track bar would give me great clearance and is solid.
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Originally Posted by gtrman33
I would like opinions on which track bar would give me great clearance and is solid.
I would reach out to Northridge for this question. I had an issue with mine as well. The insight I received was spot on and I run the JKS and it has plenty of clearance. At full flex I still have plenty of space, but I am running 2.5 with 1 inch spacer. The JKS uses clevite bushings at both ends and is quite heavy duty and quiet..
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I have arb covers front and rear with jks trackbars front and rear. No rubbing.



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