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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 06:25 AM
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Ok i got the RC 2.5" spring lift w/ shocks. I did not order the rear adjustable trackbar with it.

1. Why is getting the rear trackbar important? What will happen if I don't?
2. Is getting a front track bar important? Based on some reading on the forum it sounds like a front might be more important than a rear, is that right?
3. What track bar(s) should I get if they are necessary? I know JKS is popular on this forum.

Thanks again for the help guys.

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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 05:38 PM
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I think the main reason is to get your axles centered under your rig. They have brackets that do this but can cause extra leverage on your stock mounts resulting in them getting ripped off I would think with a 2.5 in spring lift you would want to get them, also it will give you adjustability if you decide to go higher in the future. I have a Superlift frt and a jks rear, the jks is really nice.
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 05:48 PM
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I just put my RC 2.5 coil lift on today and my axles didnt shift a big noticable differnece!! So I am going to get front & rear JKS trackbars for the strength and adjustability....
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by mkjeep
I think the main reason is to get your axles centered under your rig. They have brackets that do this but can cause extra leverage on your stock mounts resulting in them getting ripped off I would think with a 2.5 in spring lift you would want to get them, also it will give you adjustability if you decide to go higher in the future. I have a Superlift frt and a jks rear, the jks is really nice.
X2, including the bars used although fr & rr are swapped.
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by ibjeepr
Ok i got the RC 2.5" spring lift w/ shocks. I did not order the rear adjustable trackbar with it.

1. Why is getting the rear trackbar important? What will happen if I don't?
2. Is getting a front track bar important? Based on some reading on the forum it sounds like a front might be more important than a rear, is that right?
3. What track bar(s) should I get if they are necessary? I know JKS is popular on this forum.

Thanks again for the help guys.
When you put a lift in, typically you axles will shift a bit to one side or the other. The adj track bars allow you to adjust and re-center you axles after you install the lift. If you are going with a 2.5" lift I encourage you to consider getting both front and rear adj track bars so you can re-center your axles. I bought the JKS adj track bars and OME lift as a kit from David at Northridge.
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