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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 08:25 PM
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Hello, quick question for you all. I just installed a RK 2.5 Max Travel lift on my 2012 JKU Sport. After install my rear axle is approximately 2 inches left. I installed the relocation bracket that came with the kit and reinstalled the stock track bar. Will a adj track bar get my axle centered again?
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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Go to Youtube and search for the Teraflex Adjustable Track Bar installation video, funny and very informative, the video will answer all of your questions.
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by SkinFan
Hello, quick question for you all. I just installed a RK 2.5 Max Travel lift on my 2012 JKU Sport. After install my rear axle is approximately 2 inches left. I installed the relocation bracket that came with the kit and reinstalled the stock track bar. Will a adj track bar get my axle centered again?
if you used a relocation bracket you should not need a new adj trackbar in the rear. 2" is alot for the axle to be shifted from a 2.5" lift. something is not right.
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 02:26 AM
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I have the same lift and bracket. My rear axle is almost spot on.

There's no way it's 2" off unless something really odd is going on.
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 02:54 AM
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I agree with the guys above. Hell, at 2.5" of lift and no bracket or adjustable track bar at all the axle shouldnt be out that far. The bracket should have put it right back to center.

Have pics?
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 06:38 AM
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Definitely can't be 2" off. 3/8" maybe is more like it. At 2" one tire is going to be almost completely covered by the flare, while the other one would stick out like no tomorrow (given a 12.5 wide tire on a ~4" backspace wheel).
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 09:34 AM
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This is what I am dealing with. I will get some photos underneath tonight. Thx for the help.
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 12:40 PM
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That dosnt look anywhere near 2", but it surely isnt centered either. Something aint right.
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 02:14 AM
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I just realized the way the axle is off center is from the tb being too long. How much lift did you get in the rear?
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 03:06 AM
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thats way off. shouldn't be like that even with no relocation bracket. did you put the front trackbar in the rear or something...lol?
post pics of the trackbar and new bracket. something is off here for sure. at 2.5" of lift it would be like 1/4" - 3/8" off with the stock bar and no bracket.
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