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Old 12-02-2011, 07:29 PM
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Got my jeep back from the mechanic, he says that the drag link is bent causing the wheels to sit 2 inches to the right. So he says I can't get an alignment till its fixed. Would a bent drag link cause it to do that? Should I replace it with the one off my parts xj?
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yes a bent drag link will cause issues with alignment. If the one on your parts jeep is in good condition, then yes you can use it.
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Does anyone know if that's what causes the wheels to be offset an inch or two?
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track bar need to be longer after lifting either with relocation bracket or adjustable track bar
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track bar need to be longer after lifting either with relocation bracket or adjustable track bar

I've never seen a track bar that was adjutable like the one in the picture. Anyone know where you can get one?
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That one looks like a Teraflex.

http://www.teraflex.biz/front-adjustable-trackbar.html
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Originally Posted by jbsjunk
Are they any good? Will need one for a 4.5 inch lift I've got planned. Don't really want to get into the high buck stuff as it's mostly going to be used for snow and occasional mud run stuff. Not many rocks around here.

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I don't have any experience with them but run across those at my shop once in a while. No complaints from what I'm told.
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