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TF 2.5" BB + front adjustable track bar only

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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 12:59 AM
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Default TF 2.5" BB + front adjustable track bar only

Next week going to install TF 2.5" BB, so my question is this: If i now also install front adjustable track bar and do nothing rear just keep original rear track bar there what are going to be consequences ? Should i also do something to my rear track bar or just drive it like this with adjustable front+original rear track bar.
I ordered this adjustable front track bar future lifts in mind.
I mean if i re-center my front axle only and leave rear axle a bit off-center what else i should do not to get any ESP issues, this being my main worry about. Anything else i should know and do ?

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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 04:34 AM
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I'd also like to know.
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 04:40 AM
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BDS has a rear trackbar drop bracket that mounts to the frame for a 2 1/2 inch lift. It's only like $60 and then you would be centered front and back.
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 05:04 AM
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The BDS is a nice unit for the price. I went that route and it helped and its an easy install. Haven't done anything in the front yet.
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 05:32 AM
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I'm installing the same kit on my 2 dr... are track bars needed?
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Grant211
old post i know.... just bumping to top versus making a new one

so are front adjustable trackbars needed with a 2.5 TFBB kit? The kit now includes the rear drop bracket, but nothing for the front.
no. it's not needed but having one will allow you to recenter your axle. i personally do not like relocation brackets as a means to recenter your axle as more times than not, they over or under correct your axle shift depending on the make (how tall the bracket is) and the type of lift you have (how much lift you actually have). some relocation have multiple adjustments and they can be okay. the only time relocation brackets are really good to have is when you use it in conjunction to an adjustable track bar (and dropped pitman arm up front) and have them both installed on a 4" or taller lifted jeep. this will help correct your suspension geometry to where it needs to be.
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Grant211
old post i know.... just bumping to top versus making a new one

so are front adjustable trackbars needed with a 2.5 TFBB kit? The kit now includes the rear drop bracket, but nothing for the front.
Some customers that have the HD BB kits are adding them. But typically with the BB kits that have the spacers, it's not needed.
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Grant211
Thanks for the reply... I didn't think they were needed, but after reading a few threads and having someone tell me the other day that my jeep rode kinda "floaty" down the highway I started to investiage if others had the issue and possible fixes
'floaty' feel is most likely a result of bigger tires and a track bars won't fix that. i would recommend getting a set of front adjustable lower control arms. set them to about 23" eye to eye and that will give you approximately +6° of caster. that will fix your floaty feel.
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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TF now makes a rear track-bar drop bracket, it'll re-center the axle to OEM specs.
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by SASQUATCH
TF now makes a rear track-bar drop bracket, it'll re-center the axle to OEM specs.
That's great, do you know if it is axle or frame mounted Thanks..
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