JKS Front Track Bar Brace Questions
JK Enthusiast
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The JKS track bar brace allows you to mount the track bar in the stock location or re-locate if you have a high steering conversion. The sleeve bushing is used when you re-locate the track bar. The only issue I had was with the steering stabilizer. If you use the position the track bar brace provides, you are going to need a stabilizer with spherical bushings. However, Gokracer1 showed me a way to use the Teraflex HD stabilizer utilizing the Woods re-location bracket. Let me know if you want some pics of it installed. I also have the install instructions I can send you. Just PM your e-mail address.
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JK Enthusiast
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JK Super Freak
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Here is a post I put up. I used a QA1 for the spherical bushing. I mounted the stabilizer outside of the bracket with a grade 8 bolt.
JK Freak
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Well, not just anyone. Make sure that if they are not used to welding on newer vehicles w/ sensitive electronics that they hook a surge suppressor up to your battery. You could accidentally fry your jk's computer if you don't.
JK Enthusiast
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https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...&highlight=QA1
Here is a post I put up. I used a QA1 for the spherical bushing. I mounted the stabilizer outside of the bracket with a grade 8 bolt.
Here is a post I put up. I used a QA1 for the spherical bushing. I mounted the stabilizer outside of the bracket with a grade 8 bolt.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Asheville
2 Questions
1) Mounting Position: I recently had the JKS trackbar brace installed (welded) and the installer put the trackbar in the upper mounting location. I read the instructions and it says to use upper mount for high steering conversions, which I don't have, but my installer thougt that using the upper mount would compensate for the lift. I have a 2" budget lift and use the factory track bar. Should I leave the trackbar in the upper mounting position or move it down? (If I go to a 3.25" lift should I use the upper or lower trackbar mount?)
2) When the factory trackbar bracket broke its welds it took the SS with it so I have to buy a new one. What should I purchase to use with the JKS that fits without any problems? Should I just get a factory style upgrade and use a spacer like the directions say? Honestly, I am not sure 1/2" ID spherical bearing is that is referred to. Despite what I read on this forum, the JKS instructions and my installer thought a factory style steering stabilizer would work (may need a small spacer but that is is). I need to order something pretty soon so any ideas and info would much appreciated.
2) When the factory trackbar bracket broke its welds it took the SS with it so I have to buy a new one. What should I purchase to use with the JKS that fits without any problems? Should I just get a factory style upgrade and use a spacer like the directions say? Honestly, I am not sure 1/2" ID spherical bearing is that is referred to. Despite what I read on this forum, the JKS instructions and my installer thought a factory style steering stabilizer would work (may need a small spacer but that is is). I need to order something pretty soon so any ideas and info would much appreciated.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Asheville
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I just got a hold of my buddy who is a Jeep tech who explained trackbar geometry to help me understand proper placement. The Trackbar and the Drag link (from the pitman arm to the knuckle) should be as parallel as possible to prevent bumpsteer. So the upper mount on the JKS bracket really is only when you put a high steering system in which isn't needed until you get really tall. So I will be relocating the trackbar back to the lower factory placement and when I take the next step in lift I'll get an adjutstable track bar.
JK Super Freak
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When the factory trackbar bracket broke its welds it took the SS with it so I have to buy a new one. What should I purchase to use with the JKS that fits without any problems? Should I just get a factory style upgrade and use a spacer like the directions say? Honestly, I am not sure 1/2" ID spherical bearing is that is referred to.
I recommend you simply spend the extra 60 bucks and have David @ Northridge send you the damper he had spec'd for this application, the QA1 Motorsports damper w/spherical ends.
I put one on my JK when I installed the JKS front TB brace and it's a very sturdy, well made unit.
http://www.northridge4x4.com/proddet...prod=ORO-JK-SS
