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BEEFING up the front end??

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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by LBJEEPER
I'd also look into bracing the trac bar brackets because I've managed to shear both off.
i see that you have a 5" fabtech lift and you should know that it is notorious for tearing off brackets due to the track bar relocation bracket design they have. every single person i know who had this kit had this problem as the bracket they have acts as a lever, pushing and pulling on the factory mount until metalurgy finally causes it to fail. so long as you retain the factory mount as is or, install a relocation bracket that is reinforced, you should be okay here.
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 08:05 AM
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Not hijacking the thread haha. I sheared the front one off my JK when it was stock, I was doing about 80 MPH down the 5 near San Clemente when it went and gave me a couple minutes of pucker. The rear did give out post lift but I was also tryin to run with some pre runner trucks and race buggies through some whoops and I hadnt welded it yet. Just my personal experience which weighs heavy on my opinion of upgrades to start with.
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by LBJEEPER
Not hijacking the thread haha. I sheared the front one off my JK when it was stock, I was doing about 80 MPH down the 5 near San Clemente when it went and gave me a couple minutes of pucker. The rear did give out post lift but I was also tryin to run with some pre runner trucks and race buggies through some whoops and I hadnt welded it yet. Just my personal experience which weighs heavy on my opinion of upgrades to start with.
wow, no kidding. well, the factory mount isn't the beefiest thing is it. i suppose depending on how you wheel, beefing it up would be a good idea too.
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