OME Track Bar Relocate
With 2" of lift or less, your front track bar really doesn't need to be replaced or adjusted because of the tie rod and d-link that all too help in the angle and control of your front axle and wheels. Why exactly you don't need a relocation bracket in front, I'm not a 100% sure, but I'm sure has do something with the components I just stated. If you go 2.5" or more, definitely just replace the front and rear track bar with something stronger....
Like you, I have a 2" budget boost and both my front and rear track bars didn't need relocation. But I am going to be doing a 2.5" coil lift and I'm gonna do it right the first time and install a full traction front and rear adjustable track bars.
Hope this kinda helped. Hopefully someone will be a bit more useful.
Like you, I have a 2" budget boost and both my front and rear track bars didn't need relocation. But I am going to be doing a 2.5" coil lift and I'm gonna do it right the first time and install a full traction front and rear adjustable track bars.
Hope this kinda helped. Hopefully someone will be a bit more useful.
I would only add a track bar if:
The front axle is not centered and it is off center enough to bother you at normal ride height.
OR
The OEM front track bar had an issue and I needed a new one (bent, for example).
It is possible with a high enough lift that you will need a track bar to fix functional issues related to the axle being off center. At 2 inches of lift I find it very unlikely you are off by much. When I jack my JK up 2.5 inches by the frame I am off only as much as it was from the factory, but in the opposite direction. I'd measure to be sure, after you know the numbers you can decide.
The front axle is not centered and it is off center enough to bother you at normal ride height.
OR
The OEM front track bar had an issue and I needed a new one (bent, for example).
It is possible with a high enough lift that you will need a track bar to fix functional issues related to the axle being off center. At 2 inches of lift I find it very unlikely you are off by much. When I jack my JK up 2.5 inches by the frame I am off only as much as it was from the factory, but in the opposite direction. I'd measure to be sure, after you know the numbers you can decide.
You don't want to place a FRONT trackbar bracket. Bad stories with those. If you ever want to re-center your axle, DEFINITELY get a replacement, aftermarket, BEEFIER trackbar. If you want to add strength, weld in some gussets and you're good to go.
It has given me closer to 3"'s of lift. I did not measure because I was too excited and just started wrenching.
I am getting it aligned, witch probably will correct most issues. I trust OME to do it right, I just was curious if anyone had run into it.
I am getting it aligned, witch probably will correct most issues. I trust OME to do it right, I just was curious if anyone had run into it.


