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When do I need an adjustable track bar?

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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 01:00 PM
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Default When do I need an adjustable track bar?

I have a FT 2" BB with an additional 3/4" spacer up front. This set up levels the jeep after the winch install.

I have noticed that the JKS disconnects that I have, actually are at diferent angles. I have noticed this in my driveway where the jeep sits level. So I am thinking that the front end is off and maybe the track bar could be the problem?

Any one know what might cause this? Is it the track bar?

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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 01:16 PM
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at 2 3/4 " do you get any death wobble?
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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 01:59 PM
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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 02:05 PM
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The common answer you will probably receive is any 3" or more lift needs an adjustable track bar or track bar bracket. The safest is the adjustable track bar.
I had 2.5" lift at first and it was fine.
Any lift no matter what size, to get things back like OEM you will need to do one. So under 3" it's personal preference.
Just my opinion.
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by VBS4
The common answer you will probably receive is any 3" or more lift needs an adjustable track bar or track bar bracket. The safest is the adjustable track bar.
I had 2.5" lift at first and it was fine.
Any lift no matter what size, to get things back like OEM you will need to do one. So under 3" it's personal preference.
Just my opinion.
I have the track bar relocation bracket installed that came with the FT 2" BB. It just seems weird when I look directly at the front and see the passenger sde JKS disco leaning inward at the top and the one on the drivers side straight up and down?

Or could it be possible that the swaybar itself sits off center?

Thanks for the advice.
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 07:57 AM
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Without the addition of an adjustable track bars, your axles will shift to one side (towards the driver side up front and vice versa in the rear) but this really isn't a problem with anything less than 3" of lift as mentioned. At 3" or more, adjustable track bars are recomended so that you can get things re-centered. The lean you are seeing in your discos is normal.
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 12:09 PM
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Thanks, I will stop worring about it.
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