I'm looking to install an AEV 2" lift. I'm running 33" tires and have already installed JKU rubi springs and shocks, which has given my 2dr sport a little bit of a lift. With the AEV 2" lift and the rubi springs and shock will I need an adjustable track bar to re-center my front axle or will I have to wait to see if it drives funny first?

Also would I have to get a relocation bracket for the rear?

 

I run a 2.5 lift with stock front and the bracket in the rear. Didn't even need to touch the alignment after install. The front track bar would help with bumpsteer and if you can swing its deff worth it, but you can get away without it for now.

 

At 2.5 the axle is only off 3/8 or so.
Not really a big deal. I'd be looking into front LCA's first.

 

I put a 2.5 lift in one night and didnt have time to throw the adjustable track bar on and boy was that a bad idea. death wobble will surely happen. i quickly put it on. I say do it just my opinion though.

 

The track bar isn't 100% needed but it is highly recommended. Having your axles centered is the 1st step to setting up your rig properly.

Front Lower Adjustable Control arms will be a good idea to have as well. This will help you properly dial in your caster so that the rig doesn't have that flightly steering feeling.

In short the more adjustable arms you have the better. Is it needed 100% no but it does help to properly set up a rig.

 

The lack of an adjustable track bar didn't cause the death wobble. You didn't have something torqued to the proper spec. There are hundreds of 2.5" lifts w/o an adjustable bar without any problems. Mine is one of them.

 

I'm not saying it needs to be adjustable I'm just saying the stock one was on mine and I got DW but you may be right something could have been off but since I put the track bar in had it aligned so it's all good now 👍

 

I have an AEV 2.5" kit that netted me more than 3" since I am running lightweight. My OCD makes me want an adjustable front trackbar. I was looking at the JKS or MetalCloak. Besides the centering of the axle what handling and steering characteristics will be affected by adding an aftermarket one?

 

The stock track bar can be kind of flexy. If you get a stronger aftermarket one you will be able to tell over bumps etc. Especially with larger tires.

 

Are all aftermarket ones similar in quality?? I would be looking for something as close to stock just better.