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Riddler D44 Diff cover owners: which Trackbar doesn't rub ?

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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 06:59 AM
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Default Riddler D44 Diff cover owners: which Trackbar doesn't rub ?

I noticed while doing my post-wheeling inspection from JKFest that my new front Riddler D44 Diff cover was pretty well scratched up on the top where it looks like my Full Traction adjustable trackbar was rubbing it under full stuff of my driver side tire.

I'm just curious which trackbar guys are running with these Riddler diff covers that won't rub ??? The FT trackbar seems to have a very slight bend around the diff and it wasn't an issue with the stock diff cover. Any info is appreciated !!!

Updated with Pics (disregard the large scar on the bottom...that is from a rock at Rausch Creek JKFest):
Here are a few shots showing how close the trackbar is to the Riddler diff cover. (taken on flat ground). You cab see to the left of the fill hole where the trackbar rubbed the diff cover.



Taken from directly underneath ...


from the side ...

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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 08:14 AM
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We have the SOLID diff cover and my understanding is that it sticks out a little further then the Riddlers. We're using the JKS trackbar and never had any contact on the front. Keep in mind it also depends on how far forward your axle is positioned.
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 08:18 AM
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I have the ARB covers and TF track bar no rubs here
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 04:37 PM
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Dtown JK has a teraflex front bar and riddlers, I looked under the front of his Jeep today and it didnt look as though he had any rubbing issues after last weekends activities.
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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Teraflex and Riddlers on my Rubicon and no rubbing at all. Not even really close.
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by kflash
Teraflex and Riddlers on my Rubicon and no rubbing at all. Not even really close.
X2 on this combo
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 09:34 AM
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bump - any others running Riddler Diff covers and NOT rubbing your aftermarket track bar ?
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by kflash
Teraflex and Riddlers on my Rubicon and no rubbing at all. Not even really close.
Good to know kflash...I'm leaning in this direction...
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by kflash
Teraflex and Riddlers on my Rubicon and no rubbing at all. Not even really close.
Do you have the new TF trackbar ??? Part #1753418. This thing looks beefy and the bend around the diff looks like it would clear more than my current Full Traction trackbar.
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 03:35 PM
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Pictures of the problem added to first post ...

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