Track bar opinions? BDS vs JKS vs others
08-05-2015, 09:00 AM
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Track bar opinions? BDS vs JKS vs others
After installing my 3" Zone lift I see I need a new track bar. I'm looking at the BDS #124423 and the JKS #OGS126 bars. Not the cheapest, not the most hard-core, maybe just right?
Any opinions on either? Also contemplating the RE 1600, but it states for 3.5" lift. Yay, nay, oh god not another track bar thread?
Any opinions on either? Also contemplating the RE 1600, but it states for 3.5" lift. Yay, nay, oh god not another track bar thread?
08-05-2015, 09:26 AM
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Go with ironrock off-road. Their bars are good for 3-8" of lift and are pure beef. I as well as a lot of other members here run them and have had great results.
08-05-2015, 09:47 AM
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Oh, I like that. For the $ I was looking at I can get their double shear kit, I'm assuming that's more better for flexy type stuff? Yes, I'm that noob. Gotta check on the shipping rate.
No problems with it.
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For the price, you really can't beat the IRO setup. Double shear and comes with a new bracket.
I believe that the clayton mount has a slight drop which may or may not affect steering a bit.
I used a RE 1600 with a modded stock bracket in double shear with 2 inch lift just fine.
Even if you go this route, consider buying the RE double shear bracket and running it like that. Buying new at this point increases your spending though.
I say IRO kit.
I believe that the clayton mount has a slight drop which may or may not affect steering a bit.
I used a RE 1600 with a modded stock bracket in double shear with 2 inch lift just fine.
Even if you go this route, consider buying the RE double shear bracket and running it like that. Buying new at this point increases your spending though.
I say IRO kit.
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That's 3 for IRO. I emailed them yesterday morning about a shipping quote, still no reply. Most online places you can input a zip to get shipping costs, at IRO you need to enter everything (phone, email, etc). Can't find a distributor list either.
If I don't get a reply by this afternoon I'll call.
If I don't get a reply by this afternoon I'll call.
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Edit: just placed an order for the track bar and some quick disconnects. Only forum discount is through NAXJA. No love for this forum I guess.
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