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09-10-2013, 07:39 PM
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How are the rough country track bars? im looking at this one http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep-adj...-bar_7572.html seems like a reasonable price.
09-10-2013, 07:52 PM
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Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
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Well I think it was just me getting used to the lift. If you drive it on smooth pavement like the freeway it rides great. I take a lot of back roads that are rutted out by big trucks and when you get in those ruts is when the steering goes to pulling back and forth and you have to slow down.
I read this is because the track bar is pulling and pushing on the frame and axle causing the steering to be pulled back and forth because they are both connected to the axle (at different locations of course but still the axle essentially). Apparently a common problem on solid axle vehicles.
I did lower the rear down one inch. It was really sitting too high anyway. That seemed to help some too. But I have driven the Jeep all week and have gotten used to the lift and steering so it does not seem to feel as exaggerated as it did at first.
I stopped by the junk yard today and picked up a front drive shaft and got it installed. I did not have to adjust my pinion angle at all. Apparently RC's measurements on the control arms were spot on.
Took the Jeep for a little off roading and it did great!
This. I only buy IRO, personally.
09-10-2013, 09:11 PM
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Year: 2000
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Front driveshaft as rear
Got a 2000 Cherokee, 3" of Rustys lift and have ds vibes. I've resolved to find a front ds and put it in the rear for the cardan joint, its my understanding that this will work just fine with a SYE. My question is, besides the SYE and the front driveshaft, what else should I do to be able to install a front driveshaft in place of my rear without any problems. Any suggestions would help a lot. Thanks
09-10-2013, 09:22 PM
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Got a 2000 Cherokee, 3" of Rustys lift and have ds vibes. I've resolved to find a front ds and put it in the rear for the cardan joint, its my understanding that this will work just fine with a SYE. My question is, besides the SYE and the front driveshaft, what else should I do to be able to install a front driveshaft in place of my rear without any problems. Any suggestions would help a lot. Thanks
If not, you'll eventually destroy your rear axle internals.
09-10-2013, 09:26 PM
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09-10-2013, 09:47 PM
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09-10-2013, 10:59 PM
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I don't know if there would be much savings but does anybody sell the parts to upgrade a single-sheer setup to double-sheer? Seem like just the one end and the bracket would need replaced.
09-11-2013, 02:19 AM
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09-11-2013, 07:43 AM
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So whats wrong with this track bar ?
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...t_Code=IR-SATB
Im not looking to spend 200 on one at least not atm but that one looks better than the rough country one.
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...t_Code=IR-SATB
Im not looking to spend 200 on one at least not atm but that one looks better than the rough country one.
09-11-2013, 07:45 AM
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So whats wrong with this track bar ?
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...t_Code=IR-SATB
Im not looking to spend 200 on one at least not atm but that one looks better than the rough country one.
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...t_Code=IR-SATB
Im not looking to spend 200 on one at least not atm but that one looks better than the rough country one.
The double shear is stronger. Why not spend just a few more dollars that is a very important part of your steering/suspension ?
09-11-2013, 08:17 AM
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So whats wrong with this track bar ?
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...t_Code=IR-SATB
Im not looking to spend 200 on one at least not atm but that one looks better than the rough country one.
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...t_Code=IR-SATB
Im not looking to spend 200 on one at least not atm but that one looks better than the rough country one.
http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep-adj...-bar_7572.html
So save yourself a fee buck if you get that one and get it through RC lol.
09-11-2013, 08:21 AM
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Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
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IRO sells RC and that track bar looks awfully similar to RCs
http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep-adj...-bar_7572.html
So save yourself a fee buck if you get that one and get it through RC lol.
Originally Posted by My Email to IRO
IRO,
I'm hoping you can clear the air about your coil and leaf springs. My understanding is that you used RC springs in your lifts in the past, but have since started sourcing locally. Many people seem to think that all the springs on your site (individual and in kits) are RC. Would you please clarify in a manner that I can quote to answer that question in the future?
Thank you,
Tim
I'm hoping you can clear the air about your coil and leaf springs. My understanding is that you used RC springs in your lifts in the past, but have since started sourcing locally. Many people seem to think that all the springs on your site (individual and in kits) are RC. Would you please clarify in a manner that I can quote to answer that question in the future?
Thank you,
Tim
Originally Posted by IRO's Reply
In some kits in the past we included Rough Country coils and leafs. Currently all of our kits have IRO coils and leafs that we have manufactured to our specifications.
Furthermore, in reference to the product comparison:
Rough Country: Thick 0.25" wall tubing for heavy-duty durability.
Iron Rock: Very heavy duty 1.25" diameter solid steel, most other aftermarket track bars are made from hollow tubing that can be bent by off road use.
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