Who has the best adj. track bar?
04-06-2008, 09:17 AM
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Okay, I thought the purpose of a relocation bracket was to compensate for the factory track bar no longer fitting after a lift, but it also helps to keep the track bar in a more horizontal position, correct?
Assuming a 2.5 lift and given that you want to maintain an as-close-to-horizontal-as-possible position, what is the optimal solution, an adjustable track bar with factory connection locations, or using a frame mounted drop bracket with the factory track bar? I guess I'm having trouble understanding why you would want an adjustable track bar and a drop bracket.
Assuming a 2.5 lift and given that you want to maintain an as-close-to-horizontal-as-possible position, what is the optimal solution, an adjustable track bar with factory connection locations, or using a frame mounted drop bracket with the factory track bar? I guess I'm having trouble understanding why you would want an adjustable track bar and a drop bracket.
In order to have the "perfect" suspension geomerty, your track bar should be horizontal to the ground when the Jeep is sitting on flat ground, or half way through the cycle. This allows for the least amount of lateral movement when the suspension cycles. Acheiving a horizontal position may not actually be practical due to clearance issues. With a steep angle on the track bar, the axle will acually move in an arc when the suspension compresses or unloads. This is partly why you get bump-steer in the front. To reduce this effect, a track bar bracket is used to bring the suspension more in line with what it was from the factory. THe factory track bar bracket is weak and is prone to failure with an axle mounted riser bracket. The frame mounted brackets are stronger but may cause clearance issues with the rear passenger side shock. There are shock relocation brackets to solve this issue as well.
04-06-2008, 09:24 AM
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Okay, I thought the purpose of a relocation bracket was to compensate for the factory track bar no longer fitting after a lift, but it also helps to keep the track bar in a more horizontal position, correct?
Assuming a 2.5 lift and given that you want to maintain an as-close-to-horizontal-as-possible position, what is the optimal solution, an adjustable track bar with factory connection locations, or using a frame mounted drop bracket with the factory track bar? I guess I'm having trouble understanding why you would want an adjustable track bar and a drop bracket.
Assuming a 2.5 lift and given that you want to maintain an as-close-to-horizontal-as-possible position, what is the optimal solution, an adjustable track bar with factory connection locations, or using a frame mounted drop bracket with the factory track bar? I guess I'm having trouble understanding why you would want an adjustable track bar and a drop bracket.
04-06-2008, 09:25 AM
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Okay, I thought the purpose of a relocation bracket was to compensate for the factory track bar no longer fitting after a lift, but it also helps to keep the track bar in a more horizontal position, correct?
Assuming a 2.5 lift and given that you want to maintain an as-close-to-horizontal-as-possible position, what is the optimal solution, an adjustable track bar with factory connection locations, or using a frame mounted drop bracket with the factory track bar? I guess I'm having trouble understanding why you would want an adjustable track bar and a drop bracket.
Assuming a 2.5 lift and given that you want to maintain an as-close-to-horizontal-as-possible position, what is the optimal solution, an adjustable track bar with factory connection locations, or using a frame mounted drop bracket with the factory track bar? I guess I'm having trouble understanding why you would want an adjustable track bar and a drop bracket.
In my case, I have a 3.25" spring lift in conjunction with other components from other kits. You can see just by looking at the picture what the advantage of a drop bracket would be.
04-06-2008, 10:21 AM
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04-06-2008, 03:23 PM
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