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Old 03-25-2012 | 02:56 PM
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I bought a rock krawler track bar for a 4.5-6" lift and it doesn't fit my jeep. So I'm either thinking about cutting the track bar where is treads in to the right length. Is this a good idea? Or should I buy new springs or just a smaller track bar?
Old 03-25-2012 | 02:59 PM
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How big is your jeep lifted? Call rock krawler and ask them if you can send it back for a smaller one that fits
Old 03-25-2012 | 03:04 PM
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I bought the jeep already lifted and the kid said it had a 4.5 inch lift but apparently that is not correct. I'm definitely paying the price for not doing it myself. is there a way to figure out how much lift I have?
Old 03-25-2012 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by JoshMan88
I bought the jeep already lifted and the kid said it had a 4.5 inch lift but apparently that is not correct. I'm definitely paying the price for not doing it myself. is there a way to figure out how much lift I have?
Post up a few pics of your jeep with tire size
Old 03-25-2012 | 09:05 PM
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Hope this works. Has 33 inch tires.
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Originally Posted by JoshMan88
Hope this works. Has 33 inch tires.
Didn't work
Old 03-25-2012 | 11:03 PM
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we need pics honestly
Old 03-25-2012 | 11:18 PM
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is it too long or too short?
Old 03-26-2012 | 12:09 AM
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Was on my phone earlier sorry.
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Old 03-26-2012 | 12:12 AM
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what size tires? looks like it could be 4.5

like said above is it too long or too short?
Old 03-26-2012 | 12:14 AM
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Any pics of the front of the jeep to see if the axle is off center
Old 03-26-2012 | 12:21 AM
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The bar is too long. if it was an inch or two shorter it would fit perfect. and I have no pictures of the front axle. 33 inch tires
Old 03-26-2012 | 12:22 AM
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That looks 3.5 to me the leafs look kind of arched and stock shackles
Old 03-26-2012 | 12:31 AM
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yeah. I just found out the PO did lots of fender cutting today lol
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