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Adjustable track bar...no relocation bracket

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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 11:22 AM
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Default Adjustable track bar...no relocation bracket

If I have an adjustable track bar in the front, is it acceptable to run it in the stock mounting position, without a relocation bracket or aftermarket drop pitman arm? What, if any problems could the lack of these components cause? Edit to note: it's a 4.5" Trailmaster lift.

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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 11:30 AM
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More info needed, how big of a lift and what flavor ?
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 11:40 AM
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Sorry, I was just going to edit that... I have a 4.5" Trailmaster lift. It drives great on road, but haven't had much chance to try it offroad.
As far as I can tell, I have his lift....
http://www.trailmastersuspension.com... W/ SSV SHOCKS

I know I'll need new driveshafts and other compenents eventually, but right now just wondering about the front.
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 09:57 PM
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Yes. As long as it handles ok, the adj trackbar will be fine. If you find that the angles are off, causing bumpsteer or funky handling, then look into a flip kit. At that height, don't be surprised if you end up with one, along with caster correction and pinion correction for the rear driveshaft.
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by nthinuf
Yes. As long as it handles ok, the adj trackbar will be fine. If you find that the angles are off, causing bumpsteer or funky handling, then look into a flip kit. At that height, don't be surprised if you end up with one, along with caster correction and pinion correction for the rear driveshaft.
Thanks for the reply! I had some funky handling when I first got the Jeep, but turned out the dealership had put 45psi in my tires.
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Old Oct 8, 2011 | 04:25 AM
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Your track bar and drag link are probably pretty close to parallel, which is the most important thing. You might see somewhat improved handling by doing a track bar bracket combined with a drag link flip -the idea there would be to keep the two components parallel, but get their angle closer to horizontal.
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