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Adjustable track bar needed with a 2" lift?

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Old Mar 21, 2018 | 09:45 AM
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Default Adjustable track bar needed with a 2" lift?

I've had about a week on my new OME springs, Fox monotubes and 34x10.5 BFGs - I've gained exactly 2" in rocker height, and the tires have been great. I have noticed that the ride is a bit more..."squirrely", for lack of a better term, over bumps. Raising the axle side track bar mount will no doubt help with this, but do you think I'll be able to get the rear axle centered without an adjustable track bar at the same time? I do want to go with aftermarket track bars front and rear at some point, but I was hoping to wait a year or two before doing that as the bushings still seem to be holding up.

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Old Mar 21, 2018 | 11:32 AM
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If you gained exactly 2" of lift and raise the track bar mount by exactly 2" it would put your axle back to the factory center.
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Old Mar 21, 2018 | 05:01 PM
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Raise the rear axle side mount for now, it makes a huge difference. Do adjustable track bars front and rear when you're ready. Axles being slightly (read: 1-2") off center is no biggie.
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Old Mar 22, 2018 | 02:55 PM
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I did OME heavy lift and got the same squirrely feeling. I put the adjustable track bars on today and fixed everything. good luck
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