Does an adjustable trackbar still need a relocation bracket
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Does an adjustable trackbar still need a relocation bracket
Unless my eyes deceive me, I believe I have seen differing views on this. So the questions stands...does an adjustable trackbar still need a relocation bracket to correct suspension geometry?
For example, I have an adjustable rear trackbar on a Jeep with @ 5 in. lift, do I still need to elevate the trackbar at the axle, or conversely drop the trackbar at the frame, to correct geometry?
For example, I have an adjustable rear trackbar on a Jeep with @ 5 in. lift, do I still need to elevate the trackbar at the axle, or conversely drop the trackbar at the frame, to correct geometry?
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depending on how much lift you have, yes, i would install a relocation bracket in addition to an adjustable trackbar. at 2"-3", no, it's not really necessary but once you start getting to 4" and more, the relocation bracket will help correct the geometry. however, it is IMPORTANT that up front you install a dropped pitman arm or flip the drag link at the same time.
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Unless my eyes deceive me, I believe I have seen differing views on this. So the questions stands...does an adjustable trackbar still need a relocation bracket to correct suspension geometry?
For example, I have an adjustable rear trackbar on a Jeep with @ 5 in. lift, do I still need to elevate the trackbar at the axle, or conversely drop the trackbar at the frame, to correct geometry?
For example, I have an adjustable rear trackbar on a Jeep with @ 5 in. lift, do I still need to elevate the trackbar at the axle, or conversely drop the trackbar at the frame, to correct geometry?
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depending on how much lift you have, yes, i would install a relocation bracket in addition to an adjustable trackbar. at 2"-3", no, it's not really necessary but once you start getting to 4" and more, the relocation bracket will help correct the geometry. however, it is IMPORTANT that up front you install a dropped pitman arm or flip the drag link at the same time.
I have this same question... and other guys said that I should remove the relocation bracket because now I have a front Adj. trackbar... so remove the relocation bracket or not?
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I just had this discussion with TeraFlex. I lifted 2.5" and do not need the relocation bracket. The rear adjustable trackbar is installed and working fine. It does, however, require that you extend the ball joint further out of the trackbar than you would if you used the relocation bracket. A larger lift would require the bracket because the screw-end connector on the ball joint is not long enough.
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So you are saying that if I have a 4inch lift I have to install a dropped pitman? can you explain it to me ?
I have this same question... and other guys said that I should remove the relocation bracket because now I have a front Adj. trackbar... so remove the relocation bracket or not?
I have this same question... and other guys said that I should remove the relocation bracket because now I have a front Adj. trackbar... so remove the relocation bracket or not?
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So you are saying that if I have a 4inch lift I have to install a dropped pitman? can you explain it to me ?
I have this same question... and other guys said that I should remove the relocation bracket because now I have a front Adj. trackbar... so remove the relocation bracket or not?
I have this same question... and other guys said that I should remove the relocation bracket because now I have a front Adj. trackbar... so remove the relocation bracket or not?
needless to say, IF you have a front track bar relocation bracket installed now and DO NOT have a dropped pitman arm or drag link flip kit installed as well, yes, you should remove the relocation bracket.
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while it's not required, installing a track bar relocation bracket AND dropped pitman arm OR drag link flip kit will help improve the handling of your jeep if you have 4" of lift or more. you would ONLY install a dropped pitman arm or drag link flip kit IF you are relocating your track bar bracket. to do one without the other would cause all kinds of problems.
needless to say, IF you have a front track bar relocation bracket installed now and DO NOT have a dropped pitman arm or drag link flip kit installed as well, yes, you should remove the relocation bracket.
needless to say, IF you have a front track bar relocation bracket installed now and DO NOT have a dropped pitman arm or drag link flip kit installed as well, yes, you should remove the relocation bracket.
4inch lift + Trackbar Relocation Bracket + Stock Trackbar = You'll need drop pitman or drag link flip kit
4inch lift + Stock Trackbar Bracket + Adj. Trackbar = No need for pitman and/or draglink flip kit
Am I right??
In conclusion (If I'm right) I DO NOT NEED a drop pitman
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Ok... here's what I understand in a few words, correct me if I'm wrong
4inch lift + Trackbar Relocation Bracket = You'll need drop pitman or drag link flip kit
4inch lift + Stock Trackbar Bracket + Adj. Trackbar = No need for pitman and/or draglink flip kit
Am I right??
In conclusion (If I'm right) I DO NOT NEED a drop pitman
4inch lift + Trackbar Relocation Bracket = You'll need drop pitman or drag link flip kit
4inch lift + Stock Trackbar Bracket + Adj. Trackbar = No need for pitman and/or draglink flip kit
Am I right??
In conclusion (If I'm right) I DO NOT NEED a drop pitman
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depending on how much lift you have, yes, i would install a relocation bracket in addition to an adjustable trackbar. at 2"-3", no, it's not really necessary but once you start getting to 4" and more, the relocation bracket will help correct the geometry. however, it is IMPORTANT that up front you install a dropped pitman arm or flip the drag link at the same time.