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Old Sep 19, 2014 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by AngryRedBird
I'm actually wondering if a set of the sway bar shim/plate/blocks would readjust your sway bar to a more desirable position.. Note the silver block on the sway bar mounting point.. These are Synergy Fab's version.. and actually moved the sway bar slightly forward.
Those are for the rear, completely unnecessary on the front. Longer links are more than adequate. Using a plate like that in the front is dumb.

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Old Sep 19, 2014 | 02:34 PM
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I guess this is a difference in opinions.. cause one community tells me its necessary, while another community tells me it's not required.. I'm sticking with my own game plan.
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Old Sep 19, 2014 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by JK505
A lot to reply to:
Coil sag: I'm replacing the coils ASAP, mostly likely within a week or two.
Control arms: they are not stock but also not adjustable. And I'm REALLY hoping I don't need to replace the control arms.
If you're picking up new springs you might just want to think about step down in lift size. Your main issue is lack of proper components in you ProComp Lift Kit. If you don't want to spend money to do it right, spend the money on what you can afford to make it right. AKA, smaller lift. Just an idea...
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Old Sep 19, 2014 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by AngryRedBird
I guess this is a difference in opinions.. cause one community tells me its necessary, while another community tells me it's not required.. I'm sticking with my own game plan.
Who's telling you that you should have them? they might be the only person out there running one on the front. The reason people run it in the rear is for clearance issues with shocks.

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Old Sep 19, 2014 | 03:30 PM
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Here are a couple of pics of how my teraflex swaybar links look with the adj trackbar aligned and springs in their perches. Still in close relation to the spring but not contacting. Everything rides great and measures equal from side to side (body in relation to axle).
The adjustment of the trackbar sounds more daunting than it really is.. you will understand how it works as soon as you start looking at the unit and how it extends and retracts. As soon as you unbolt the trackbar from the axle bracket, have a friend rock the jeeps body back and forth a lil bit and you will see how the trackbar holds the body centered over the axle. Its a cool mod that doesnt take much time but gives a better understanding of how your jeeps suspension works.
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Old Sep 21, 2014 | 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by JayswranglerX
Exactly. I have the RC drops on my 4" evo lift and they work great.

Also you can see in the latest pictures that the axle is over to the driver side. Notice the coil on the pass side bowing toward the driver side.

Get the drop brackets or adjustable CA's and adjustable track bar and you will be good

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I've ordered Adjustable track bar and picked up a pair of free Rough country disconnects from a friend. As for the control arm brackets, is there any particular type I need or will pretty much any bracket work? And this will alleviate the need for new adjustable control arms (the price of new CA's is a little too steep at the time being)?
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Old Sep 21, 2014 | 04:57 AM
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Originally Posted by JK505

I've ordered Adjustable track bar and picked up a pair of free Rough country disconnects from a friend. As for the control arm brackets, is there any particular type I need or will pretty much any bracket work? And this will alleviate the need for new adjustable control arms (the price of new CA's is a little too steep at the time being)?
You can get the RC or AEV brackets. The AEV offer more caster due to an extra couple choices of holes to set the arms up at.

At 4" I'm on stock arms with the RC brackets and they work fine. if I did it again, I'd go AEV for a little more caster. Both will get you much better than you are now

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Old Sep 21, 2014 | 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by JayswranglerX

You can get the RC or AEV brackets. The AEV offer more caster due to an extra couple choices of holes to set the arms up at.

At 4" I'm on stock arms with the RC brackets and they work fine. if I did it again, I'd go AEV for a little more caster. Both will get you much better than you are now

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These brackets will get the axle a lil more centered and help with the suspension geometry but to get the axles centered completely, you will want the adjustable track bars. Not to mention, if you ever add weight to the vehicle, the suspension sags, you change ride height... you can always make changes quickly. Also, the adj track bar is going to be beefier/sturdier than the stock unit. I replaced both front and rear and have noticed differences in the feel of the vehicles on road handling significantly.
Getting the suspension and steering dialed in with good parts will make the jeep driving experience exponentially more enjoyable
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Old Sep 21, 2014 | 08:23 AM
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http://www.streetsideauto.com/p/ranc...0-459291FCA480
Q-tec will match this price


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Old Sep 24, 2014 | 10:06 AM
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Tried to take a pic so that you can see the angle of the swaybar in relation to the frame
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