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R.E. front track bar bracket question??

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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 08:40 AM
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I'm in the middle of installing a new RC 4"long-arm kit on my JK and was looking into the R.E. front track bar bracket that comes with their 4" kit. It appears that this bracket drops the track bar location down about an inch or so. The kit I'm installing comes with an adj track bar but was wondering if that R.E. bracket would help with getting the angle down on the track bar. Does anyone have any info/experience with this relocation bracket? Is it worth the extra money? Thanks
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 08:58 AM
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Typically, you don't want to lower your trackbar at the frame side due to the stress increase.

When you start lifting your rig up 3"++ people will raise the trackbar bracket at the axle (Much Stronger than lowering the trackbar at the frame) and flip the draglink on the axle to correct roller center and improve driveability.

I got the EVO Draglink Flip and it was one of the best pieces of suspension equipment I put on to improve the ride quality.

You'll need to add more bumpstop if you do this which will kill your uptravel. I wish I never went above 4"
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 09:02 AM
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The bracket is for the rear and it goes on the axle. If your talking about the super-flex.
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by ro1bvan1
I'm in the middle of installing a new RC 4"long-arm kit on my JK and was looking into the R.E. front track bar bracket that comes with their 4" kit. It appears that this bracket drops the track bar location down about an inch or so. The kit I'm installing comes with an adj track bar but was wondering if that R.E. bracket would help with getting the angle down on the track bar. Does anyone have any info/experience with this relocation bracket? Is it worth the extra money? Thanks
If you run a drop trackbar bracket on the front, it needs to be used with a drop pitman arm. If you dont use both you will create bumpsteer.

Now, I do not suggest running this combo as its not the best solution and it will cause added stress on the sector shaft. Instead run a drag link flip.
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 10:37 AM
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Thanks guys,
They have one for the front and rear.
I am just looking for the best ride on the highway at high speeds.
The Draglink flip is looking the way to go! I'm looking foward to seeing what this RC long arm kit is all about.
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 10:58 AM
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Can I install the EVO drag link flip with an adj track bar in the factory locations with a 4 inch lift? Can I run the RC dual steering stablizer?
does anyone have a write-up on this kit?
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