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Old 01-26-2009, 08:07 PM
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will i need a adjustable rear track bar with a 4" lift?
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Im running 6 inches in the rear with stock driveshaft and track bar. Not to say that i am going to upgrade down the road. My rear axle is about an inch off center, but it hasnt affected the drivability or treadwear on the tires.
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you'll need something - either an adjustable bar and/or track bar relocation bracket. without it, your axle will shift a lot.
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im 100% sure i am going with the Currie lift and it comes with that rear bracket....so will that be good enough for now?
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That will help. Just be careful that the stock bracket does not get over stressed. All of the factory mounts are fairly weak and adding length can make them worse.
I see that you are close to me. If you need any help on the install or someone to go wheelin with send me a pm and i will be glad to
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Originally Posted by rcdude3
im 100% sure i am going with the Currie lift and it comes with that rear bracket....so will that be good enough for now?
yes, you will be good with their bracket alone.

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That will help. Just be careful that the stock bracket does not get over stressed. All of the factory mounts are fairly weak and adding length can make them worse.
I see that you are close to me. If you need any help on the install or someone to go wheelin with send me a pm and i will be glad to
the currie relocation bracket requires welding and i can tell you that it's about the beefiest relocation bracket that you can get once installed.
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alright, and if i just wanted to i can get an adj. rear bar later?
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Oh, didnt know about the welding. That would be the way to go then. I may need one too.
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alright, and if i just wanted to i can get an adj. rear bar later?
yes........
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and for the front get an adj. bar? thats pretty much required, correct? do i need to be worreid about breaking the track bar brackets once the Curries are welded on?


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