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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 05:00 AM
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A couple quick questions for you guys...
I just ordered the rc adjustable track bar. I have the rough country 3.5" lift. I'm also running the evo drag link flip kit. My question is do I remove the track bar drop down bracket that sits next to the pitman arm? If I don't.. The track bar is too long. If I do the track bars bend is only a half inch away from the pitman arm bolt... The track bars "bend" is supposed to be upward correct? It just doesn't look right...
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 04:18 PM
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 04:34 PM
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Lifts require more adjustment than just the trackbar. Verify that all parts are correctly adjusted. Also, is it an adjustable trackbar that is meant for you level of lift?
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 04:54 PM
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There is no issue with the lift. An adj track bar is highly recommended on any lift to re-center your axle. My questions are: do I keep my track bar drop bracket on or not? and does the fact that it’s so close to the pitman arm cause an issue?
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by AMEchambers
A couple quick questions for you guys...
I just ordered the rc adjustable track bar. I have the rough country 3.5" lift. I'm also running the evo drag link flip kit. My question is do I remove the track bar drop down bracket that sits next to the pitman arm? If I don't.. The track bar is too long. If I do the track bars bend is only a half inch away from the pitman arm bolt... The track bars "bend" is supposed to be upward correct? It just doesn't look right...
yes, you should not be running a drop trackbar bracket with a flip kit, it will give you bumpsteer.

Do you have drop pitman arm as well? If so, replace with the stock one
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 12:32 PM
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Thanks guys! I replaced the drop pitman arm when I installed your drag link flip kit. I have been running the flip kit with the drop bracket for a month now... wondering why I was all over the place.. Removed the drop bracket, and now have the stock track bar installed and everything is allot better. Once I install the adj track bar I should be smooth sailing! Still a little conserned about how close the bend of the bar is to the pitman arm.
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by AMEchambers
Thanks guys! I replaced the drop pitman arm when I installed your drag link flip kit. I have been running the flip kit with the drop bracket for a month now... wondering why I was all over the place.. Removed the drop bracket, and now have the stock track bar installed and everything is allot better. Once I install the adj track bar I should be smooth sailing! Still a little conserned about how close the bend of the bar is to the pitman arm.
I have the same kit and trackbar too. Just checked the top of the trackbar and noticed it was slightly dented by hitting the pitman arm bolt. never noticed it before
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 10:31 AM
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So is this something that I should be concerned about guys???
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So is this something that I should be concerned about guys???
Cycle the suspension and check the clearance.
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