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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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I need help from you professionals out there.. I have installed a 3" lift and now the left rear sway bar link or end is close as heck to the tire. I have attempted to adjust the trac bar but it won't move far enough to make it all even underneath.. How pray tell might this unworthy one fix this problem???
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 02:47 PM
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well ...

adjustable trac bar or
trac bar relocation bracket or
wheel spacers or
wheels with less backspacing

any one of these will solve your problem

it may be possible to move the link to the other side; on the inside of the sway bar instead of the outside. This could solve your problem as well
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by sandman
I need help from you professionals out there.. I have installed a 3" lift and now the left rear sway bar link or end is close as heck to the tire. I have attempted to adjust the trac bar but it won't move far enough to make it all even underneath.. How pray tell might this unworthy one fix this problem???
Thanks for your help...
if you have an adjustable track bar, just worry about recentering your axle. once it is, use a prybar to shift the sway bar back to center. or, a good kick with the base of your foot on the side will work too
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 03:28 PM
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Are you using a relocation kit on the swaybar? If you lift the vehicle 3" and are still using the factory wheels you will have an interferance issues. Your options are, wheel spacers, aftermarket wheels, or a relocation kit to drop the swaybar 3"

I had the same issues with mine when I lifted it 3". The swaybar links made contact with the tires on both sides. Just removed it until I ordered up some wheel spacers
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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Thanks to all... I have a relocation bracket and I failed to mention that I installed the ACOS on the rear too. After your most excellent advice I decided to get an adjustable trac bar tomorrow. I really guess that will solve the problem.. I am wanting to keep the stock wheels and tires until the rubber wears off, I have had the MTs before and love them.
Once again thanks for all your help, really nice of you.
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