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FT trackbar/Rokmen Diff cover hitting?

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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 09:53 AM
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I just added a Rokmen diff cover up front. It sure looks like my FT TB is going to hit it with any amount of flex. Anyone have experience with this? Is there a TB with a more radical bend to handle after market covers?


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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by greggradwohl
I just added a Rokmen diff cover up front. It sure looks like my FT TB is going to hit it with any amount of flex. Anyone have experience with this? Is there a TB with a more radical bend to handle after market covers?


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Could i get a photo of the front track bar and diff cover?
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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Riddler Diff cover?

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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Patrick @ Full Traction
Could i get a photo of the front track bar and diff cover?
Not a great picture, but I think you can see what I mean.

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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Northridge4x4
Riddler Diff cover?

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Correct...
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Patrick @ Full Traction
Could i get a photo of the front track bar and diff cover?
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It appears to me more than a couple inches of flex and the TB/diff cover are going to hit.

I would prefer a "wider bend" track bar if there is one. Otherwise, I guess adjustable CAs could pull the axle in an inch or so.
Any suggestions?
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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That does look close... No clearance problems with my Currie Bar, for what it's worth!
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 02:35 PM
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Looks close jack up the driver side tire and check it out.

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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Northridge4x4
Looks close jack up the driver side tire and check it out.

David
I jacked it up as high as my jack goes with no contact. The driver front coil did not compress much though. It appears to me the TB/diff cover will contact before the bumpstops (FT 2") hit.
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 07:50 AM
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Might someone have a suggestion on a front TB that has a larger bend than the FT?

To be clear, I am not complaining about the FT TB. I know you cant make everything work with everything else.
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