I know this has been covered several times, but I failed to find an answer to this ....
(Finally!) I am ready to start the lift build - OME md - and I want to address the issue of the possible rear track bar bracket failure, before something happens (service here sucks and I am on my own for most upgrade jobs).

For the front I have a JKS adjustable track bar, so I assume (hope) will hold for a while, but for the rear I have only the OME "extension" bracket (looks similar to the Teraflex one).
A glance under the Jeep shows the original bracket still holds (only mild wheeling so far), so the first question is: can I leave it and perhaps weld some reinforcement such as the JKS brace http://www.quadratec.com/products/16007_005.htm or do I need to replace the original bracket with the JKS reinforced one: http://www.quadratec.com/products/16007_0101.htm

Now, regardless of the answer, will this setup provide some adjustability in case corrections are needed (original track bar) or should I contemplate getting a an adjustable track bar in the future?

I have seen Teraflex offers a rear bracket which does offer some possibility to make adjustments http://www.quadratec.com/products/16191_9004_07.htm would it be a better option and perhaps avoid/delay having to get an adjustable track bar? It however mentions is for +3" and I doubt that the OME coils will provide that ... what would you guys suggest?

I do not plan to lift the JK further, and for now stick to easy off roading
Thanks in advance!

 

Better reinforce the front one, it will fail. Checkout the factory welds they are few and far between. Luckily mine fail in a parking lot one day after returning from moab. I used some small pieces of 5/16 plate to reinforce it and tie it to the spring perch after
Rewelding all the factory welds. Keep in mind when this thing breaks most all steering is lost so I would start with the front because it has so much more pressure on it. I've had no problems with the rear.

 

If you have access to a welder. Hear nothing about good things about the JKS braces.

http://www.northridge4x4.com/proddet...rod=JKS-OGS162

http://www.northridge4x4.com/proddet...rod=JKS-OGS169

 

the 2nd link is a factory replacement. Why waste the money if your plan is to reenforce the stock one. Not sure how
Much lift you have.. The adjustable rear track bar is always a great option (as long as it's applicable for you setup)

 

Thanks guys! Knew I could count on ....
So the JKS 'brace' works with the oem bracket if applicable, or with the JKS replacement bracket in case the oem is trashed. Clear!

I did not know there was a brace for the front together with the relo for the steering stabilizer, I'll look into that.

I plan to run a OME md lift and have an adjustable bar for the front, most likely I will get another one for the rear, but for now I will start by having the brace welded to the oem bracket.

 

I would highly recommend beefing up the front track bar bracket. It's a piss poor design by jeep and I'm shocked it went into production being as thin as it is and what it's meant for

 

DO THE FRONT FIRST!!!!!!! Had mine shear off the front axle doing 85 MPH on the highway and it was definitely an experience that I can live without repeating again, and that was me wheeling on a full stock set up. My rear didn't give til after my bumpers, winch, lift and 37's and that was me with the pedal to the floor through whoops ranging from 1-3 ft deep and trying to show off. So yes re-enforce or replace both but if you have to go one at a time definitely do the front first. Nothing says lesson learned like losing almost all ability to steer at 85 MPH in Cali traffic.