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Old 02-21-2010 | 08:49 PM
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Default Trac Bar

I was wondering if you can run a stock trac bar with like 4.5 to 5 in of lift
Old 02-21-2010 | 08:55 PM
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no you will need a Adjustable TB to square the axle up at that height.
Old 02-21-2010 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 98 JeepJeep
no you will need a Adjustable TB to square the axle up at that height.
Or you will have to relocate the bracket, htey make a kit for it but the best bet is an adjustable tracbar.
Old 02-23-2010 | 10:28 PM
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Alright thanks guys i kinda figured just wanted to make sure
Old 02-23-2010 | 10:36 PM
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or you can drill a new hole in the axle side mount. cost=free
Old 02-23-2010 | 11:43 PM
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or if you know how to weld you can do what I did and cut the trac bar, get some heavy tubing with the ID the same as the OD of the trac bar, line up your axle slip the tubing over the bar tach weld it in place then remove the trac bar and weld it up.
I used 4 plug welds then welded the ends up. it has been like that for 4 or 5 years now and holding up good.
Old 02-23-2010 | 11:52 PM
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If you are in the market to buy one get the RE XHD bar bracket and brace.
No more "pop" from the stinkin trac bar
Old 02-24-2010 | 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by posjeepxj
or you can drill a new hole in the axle side mount. cost=free
where exaclty do you do this? i am currently trying to solve my death wobble.
Old 02-24-2010 | 12:30 AM
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Default How about on a 1.5 inch lift

I put a 1.5 inch old man emu lift in and the tire guy said i need a new track bar cause mine has movement. Will a stock one work for my tiny lift?
Old 02-24-2010 | 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by xjcrazy
I put a 1.5 inch old man emu lift in and the tire guy said i need a new track bar cause mine has movement. Will a stock one work for my tiny lift?
have you driven it much since your lift? it really shouldnt need a correction for that much, when you start getting higher up it shifts the axle to the side. mine is about 1.5 inches out of square with a 5.5.. but that changes geo a ton. i doubt yours is out more than .25
Old 02-24-2010 | 12:50 AM
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I think the track bar was just worn out, and that's why it was loose. I didn't think it was from the lift. So can i just replace it with a stock one. Thxs
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