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OME Rear Panhard Bracket or other Rear Trackbar Brackets

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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 09:23 AM
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Default OME Rear Panhard Bracket or other Rear Trackbar Brackets

I'll be getting the RC 2.5 BB light (with shock adapters). I have read that some people have issue with the rear track bar. I really don't wana spend the money on an adjustable rear track bar.

Has anyone used the OME rear panhard bracket bracket to compensate for the lift? Are people using other brackets? Do I really the bracket?

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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 09:57 AM
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I installed the RC 2.5 kit last weekend. My front axle is perfectly centered but my rear is shifted about 3/4" to the passenger side. Yesterday I ordered the BDS rear to address this. I'll let you know how it works out once I get it installed.

bds-suspension dot com search for 124308
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 10:03 AM
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i drove my OME LD 2" with and without the OME bracket. You do not need it, but my rear axle is now nearly exact centered and the ride is better, because there is much less side shift while the suspension is working. Negativ: You will need bumpstops (included), because otherwise the bracket would collide with the shock ...
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by steelblueJK
i drove my OME LD 2" with and without the OME bracket. You do not need it, but my rear axle is now nearly exact centered and the ride is better, because there is much less side shift while the suspension is working. Negativ: You will need bumpstops (included), because otherwise the bracket would collide with the shock ...
Did you have to do any drilling for the bracket install? I noticed that the BDS unit needs a hole drilled.
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 11:30 AM
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Post holes, YES

YES every rear track bar bracket I have seen for the JK requires drilling.

Get a Rusty's off road rear track bar, they are well made and Inexpensive too.

Originally Posted by gundrted
Did you have to do any drilling for the bracket install? I noticed that the BDS unit needs a hole drilled.
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Bluewaterrider
YES every rear track bar bracket I have seen for the JK requires drilling.

Get a Rusty's off road rear track bar, they are well made and Inexpensive too.
Do you happen to have a link or part number. The only one I found was weld on and thats not something I wana mess with.
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Dante
bds-suspension dot com search for part number124308
here you go
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by gundrted
Did you have to do any drilling for the bracket install? I noticed that the BDS unit needs a hole drilled.
yes, one hole has to be drilled ...
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 02:54 PM
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Default PM'd you with link

Originally Posted by gundrted
Do you happen to have a link or part number. The only one I found was weld on and thats not something I wana mess with.
PM'd you with the link
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