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2 inch lift, what track bar should i use?

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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 09:12 PM
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ok, just had a 2 inch lift put on my 01 cherokee. took it to have an allignment and they said i would need an adjustable track bar and to order from rustys, so i ordered one off of rusty's offroad (the site said it would fit an 01 cherokee) but it doesnt look like it will fit, i am wondering if it is even the right track bar or if i will need anything with it.
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 09:21 PM
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You shouldn't need an adjustable trackbar for a 2" lift. I don't even know if they make one for a 2" lift.
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 09:24 PM
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really? because on the front one side of the wheels and tires is sticking out more than the other, and it is rubbing even after the allignment. i only have 30 inch tires and everyone i talked to said they would fit fine and wouldnt rub with a 2 inch lift
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 09:25 PM
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pics?
is it this one(for stock to 2")
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/newrep...ote=1&p=559758
or this one(2" and above)
http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchan..._Code=SUS_TRAC
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by gators788
really? because on the front one side of the wheels and tires is sticking out more than the other, and it is rubbing even after the allignment. i only have 30 inch tires and everyone i talked to said they would fit fine and wouldnt rub with a 2 inch lift
where are they rubbing? cause i have 30's on sagging stock suspension and they only rub on the lower control arms. so maybe its not a lift issue maybe you need better backspacing
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 09:27 PM
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yea its the one off the rustys site but its the RCTB111UV because it said it was for 0 to 2 inch lifts
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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where are they rubbing? cause i have 30's on sagging stock suspension and they only rub on the lower control arms. so maybe its not a lift issue maybe you need better backspacing

They are rubbing on the front plastic moldings close to the bumper.
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by mwdouglas
x2 on the pic. first link doesnt work.
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 09:30 PM
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have you installed it yet
sorry about that
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 09:24 PM
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I have the same problem, 2001 sport with 2'' lift and 245/75/16 tires and the passenger side tire sticks out about a 1/2'' futher the the drivers side.
Also looking into Rusty's adjustable TB.
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by gators788
They are rubbing on the front plastic moldings close to the bumper.
this is where all tires rub when you put bigger meat on

cut the inside of the fender flare
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 09:35 PM
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Im surprised nobody else mentioned it to you.. you didnt' install a track bar relocation bracket did you..
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 09:40 PM
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Dont but that stlye tracbar there a B to adjust get one like RC double shear style body mount.
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by XJ?2010
Dont but that stlye tracbar there a B to adjust get one like RC double shear style body mount.
say wha?

its friday night, have you been drinking?
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 09:54 PM
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JKS makes a trac bar that is for 1 to 3.5 lift,I have it on mine and I be at 2.5
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