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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 12:56 PM
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I installed the 2" lift kit and the track bar relocating kit. Now I am wondering why not put the same relocating kit on the front?

Any ideas?
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 01:13 PM
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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.
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 04:07 PM
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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.
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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.
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 04:26 PM
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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.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 02:26 PM
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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.
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