Ok I'm sure this has been covered before but here goes. Have an 08 JKU rubicon with a 3.5 lift on it,(think it's an RC lift) and I installed a set of AEV control arm brackets. The deal is it still pulls to the left. I've read either an adjustable trackbar or a trackbar relocation bracket will solve the issue but which is better? I don't plan on lifting it higher but it's possible. If I did the bracket then it would strengthen the bracket but I'd be limited on height, if I did the trackbar I'd have flexibility of height but the mounting point would still be weak.

Which way do I go? Trackbar or relocation bracket? Thanks

 

what steering stabilizer are you running ? i know a lot of the aftermarket ones can push to the left ... i would start off with a adjustable track bar.. then you can dial it in the way you want. good luck .

 

Yep a gas SS can push the jeep left. Some tires have a pull too.
You can't run a relo for the track bar on the front without a drop pitman arm or drag link flip.
Honestly, you should at least have the axle centered with a adj. track bar.

 

I have bilstein shocks and stabilizer but it was pulling with the stock stab on it. I readjusted the stab after it was installed.
Why wouldn't I put on a relocation bracket? I hear that the stock one is weak and sometimes the hole gets worn out. If I used a adj track bar then it would be connected to the same spot.

Thanks for your responses and ideas.

 

"Relocation" usually when this term is used, they are talking about raising of lowering the track bar at its mounting point. If done, the drag link angle needs to match (high steer kit)

You want to only add strength correct ?
I don't think there Is a bolt on lower bracket that keeps the track bar in its stock location. A weld on would replace the factory mount.
Artec comes to mind.
Upper mount is a different story. Synergy makes a awesome bracket that keeps the track bar in the stock position. You can brace the sector shaft as well.

I would replace the track bar and upgrade to the Synergy 9/16 bolt kit. The 9/16 shouldered bolts will take out some of the slack preventing wear.
If the holes are ovaled out then your options are welding thick washers to the factory mount or replacing or upgrading the brackets.

 

Fwiw

I'm running all synergy except the track bar which is TF.

You can see the track bar and drag link run almost parallel with each other. A high steer does a few things.
- eliminates bumpsteer
- raises front roll center (TB raised at axle end)
- less stress on the sector shaft/box (angle of DL)
- bracket adds strength

The bracket is strong and raises the axle side 3"
Also drag link is flipped over the knuckle to match the angle and 2.75 bumpstops (min 3" is required) to keep the draglink/track bar away from the frame at full stuff.

I still want to do the Synergy upper bracket and possible sector shaft brace.

 

Thanks for all the info. I think planning on going with either the synergy or the aev high steer kit to correct the axle alignment.
Now the question is, is one better than the other? Should I pay the extra for the ave setup?

Again thanks for everyone's feedback.

 

Synergy no doubt. AEV uses a right hand drive drag link with factory joints. Synergy uses a chrome-moly drag link with 1 ton ends.

3" of bumpstop and lift is required for clearance reasons running this kit.

Fwiw. You are correcting steering geometry, not axle alignment.

 

What he said, I had a Bilstein and it pulled to the left.

 

3" is recomended as a base number and its a damn good one. But seen as bumps vary from tire size to fenders your running its not a sure number. Im running a drag link flip with 2.5 bumps easily. To say its required is not correct. You can also notch the frame..