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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 05:02 AM
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Hey all, question...
I am going to install a JKS adj. rear track bar and would like to know if I still need to use the "drop" bracket (frame end) that was installed with my lift kit to use the stock track bar.
Can I remove this bracket and just use the stock mounting location or do I still need to use the drop bracket with the adjustable track bar????
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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 05:15 AM
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Im not sure Dex. But it would only make sense that the adjustable bar go in the original mounting location. the drop bracket is to make up difference in the length stock bar. so Im gonna say no put it the original location.
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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by woodweavil
Im not sure Dex. But it would only make sense that the adjustable bar go in the original mounting location. the drop bracket is to make up difference in the length stock bar. so Im gonna say no put it the original location.
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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 09:57 AM
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I just installed a JKS rear trackbar on my JK. I went back to the stock mounting points and adjusted the trackbar to center the axle.
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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 10:03 AM
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No drop bracket needed, just use the stock mount. As already stated, unless you have 6in of lift.
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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by NITRORC pilot
I just installed a JKS rear trackbar on my JK. I went back to the stock mounting points and adjusted the trackbar to center the axle.
X2, I suggest the JKS re-enforcement plate for the stock tracbar to axle bracket as well
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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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I used the stock mounting location with my OME. No problems
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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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I installed the drop bracket, then I got an adjustable when I went to a taller lift.

I have had the drop and adjustable on for about a year now without problems.

I keep the drop bracket for the lower roll center which I believe applies to the rear as well as the front end. And, I figure why leave stuff lying around. If you have it, find a way to use it.
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by mkjeep
No drop bracket needed, just use the stock mount. As already stated, unless you have 6in of lift.
No drop bracket needed for us.... and we're over 7" of lift
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by UGOTKERN
No drop bracket needed for us.... and we're over 7" of lift
You can run 7in of lift without a drop bracket, but it's better if you do have it along with an adj trackbar , with lifts over 4inches . Same goes for the front as stated by another poster. Maybe I didn't explain myself well enough. I type hunt and poke style, so my posts tend to be short and to the point.
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