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Adjustable front track bar length

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Old May 21, 2012 | 05:19 PM
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I am getting a Teraflex Monster adjustable front track bar for a Teraflex 2.5" coil lift. I am planning on using a 1" spacer in the front in addition to the new coils to offset my front bumper/winch weight. Question is, what length should I set the track bar to? I have heard that the directions included leave a little to be desired. Or, is it just trial and error (setting it and then lowering the jeep to the ground, measuring, jacking it up and adjusting it again and so on.....) Any input??
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Old May 21, 2012 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by EK's JK
I am getting a Teraflex Monster adjustable front track bar for a Teraflex 2.5" coil lift. I am planning on using a 1" spacer in the front in addition to the new coils to offset my front bumper/winch weight. Question is, what length should I set the track bar to? I have heard that the directions included leave a little to be desired. Or, is it just trial and error (setting it and then lowering the jeep to the ground, measuring, jacking it up and adjusting it again and so on.....) Any input??
The instructions will get you close. It is quite easy to adjust. You don't need to jack it up. Just bounce the jeep around a little and then measure to see if it is properly centered. Repeat until happy. After you drive it you might check it again.
the alignment of your bump stops within the springs is a good guide, as is dropping a level from the fender and measuring the gap between the level and the tires.

The hardest part is getting that steering wheel back to center, and that isn't hard either.
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Old May 21, 2012 | 06:13 PM
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Thanks for the reply. Doesn't sound too bad.
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