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Daystar 1.75" coil spacer up front - might need adj trackbar?

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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 12:08 PM
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Default Daystar 1.75" coil spacer up front - might need adj trackbar?

I installed the 1.75" Daystar coil spacer last night to level out my 09 Sahara 4 door. I removed the factory spacer just to be sure I did not lift it too far. I have the stock bumper and stock suspension. After doing the replacement it appears the axle has shifted 1/4" to 3/8" to the driver side. Also it appears the sway bar connects do not quite line up at a 90 degree angle and also the steering wheel is just ever so slightly out of center now. I would guess the stock spacer is 1/2 inch so the net gain in height is about 1.25". It sure looks like I need an adjustable trackbar but I do not remember anyone ever mentioning this problem when leveling out the front.

Anybody else ever heard of this problem?
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 12:16 PM
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I have the same kit... front and back and mine are just fine.
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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1/4 to 3/8's isn't enough to worry about.
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 01:17 PM
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Great..thanks everybody..you saved me $200.
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 01:39 PM
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It's really a question of aesthetics. I put the same lift on and got a 1/4" - 1/2" shift. I'm going to put a trackbar on. The asymmetry is noticeable to my eye. But whatever your preference.
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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I put Rubicon express 1 3/4'' front spacers on my '08 unlimited, and removed the factory spacers. I did not have to center the wheel or do an alignment. No issues whatsoever....
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by TINMAN080
I put Rubicon express 1 3/4'' front spacers on my '08 unlimited, and removed the factory spacers. I did not have to center the wheel or do an alignment. No issues whatsoever....
I think that you should have left the factory spacers in
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 07:20 PM
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I did the Daystar 1 3/4 spacer in front and the 3/4 in the rear to level my Rubicon out after adding a front bumper and winch. I left the factory spacers in and everything is rolling fine. Don't worry - I don't.
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Old May 5, 2009 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Radcliffe1
I did the Daystar 1 3/4 spacer in front and the 3/4 in the rear to level my Rubicon out after adding a front bumper and winch. I left the factory spacers in and everything is rolling fine. Don't worry - I don't.
nice, thats my plan this week
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Old May 5, 2009 | 10:30 AM
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I have the same kit... front and back and mine are just fine.
Ditto. I didn't even need an alignment!
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