alright so what happens if I have 3" of lift or so and no front adjustable track bar? am I doomed?

 

no, but the geometry wont be right, you will run into driving issues. your jeep may want to wander all over the place and will not track straight. would highly suggest getting a bar or a HD track bar bracket.

 

What he said, my JKS Adjustable from Northridge ($139.99) will be here when I get home today, good price, made in the U.S. and super tough. I also have 3" and with the new wheels it's more obvious the axle is off center about an inche to the drivers side. The rear I had used a dropdown bracket so it was centered.

 

I didn't have one for a while after my lift. My axle was off by 3/4". I don't think it drives any different now with the adj track bar (didn't drive bad without it) But for the price, I feel better knowing everything is in line.

 

Good point and I sould have stated mine didn't drive bad either, little flighty with the stock LCA's but nothing major. Alining the swaybar links with the edisco/axle properly and just or asthetics was the primary reason I bought one at this point.

 

I'd suggest getting one. Take a look at the TeraFlex #1753418. Here's a cut away of it versus a competitors trackbar.

 

nah. while it "may" have some tracking issues and definite rubbing issues on the passenger side when turning, your jeep won't wonder all over the place. your axle will be way off for sure but that's about it. but, i too would recommend getting an adjustable track bar.

 

well I ask because I notice some lift kits do not come with one so i figured it wasnt too necessary.

I am looking at doing a TF 2.5BB with 4dr rubi coils by the way. And I know this is a "budget boost" but other kits like a Zone 3" dont come with the adj track bar. Anyhow, thanks for the feedback.