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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 12:10 PM
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I have the Rancho 3" lift. I am now installing the Full Traction track Bars. Should I use the Drop bracket or remove it . With the drop bracket I have very little adjustment one way since it's almost screwed all the way down into the trackbar. I already know the answer but there is always room for opinions.
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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 12:47 PM
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if your installing adjustable track bars, you dont need the track bar bracket
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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 02:36 PM
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You need the drop bracket to maintain the correct angle on the trackbar. It is simple gemotry . When the shocks compress the track bar moves the axle to one side or the other. When you change the angle and lengthen the trackbar the distance increases to one side . This is when you start having problems.
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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 02:48 PM
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with a 3" lift you should'nt have any issues.
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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 02:51 PM
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If you lengthen the trackbar one inch it move the axle one inch outwards .
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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by digitalmdj
If you lengthen the trackbar one inch it move the axle one inch outwards .
you seem to know what your talking about, why ask the question?

I'm running a 3" fulltraction kit, no drop brackets, only adjustable track bars...No issues at all.
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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 03:00 PM
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I just want to see what people had to say about it. Alot of people don't think of these things when they buy a lift kit.
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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 05:38 PM
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I removed the drop brackets and I will see if I feel a difference. At this point I don't have any problems.
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Old Oct 28, 2007 | 08:56 AM
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You don't need the brackets if you have the adjustable track bars.
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Old Oct 28, 2007 | 02:01 PM
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It took awhile to set and I had to drive it for a few miles. Now it tracks well. As soon as I get the control arms installed I can have it set at a alignment shop.
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