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Just ordered my RE 3.5 kit...now about track bars

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Default Just ordered my RE 3.5 kit...now about track bars

Can't wait for it to get here. I've been running on saggy stock springs on 30x9.5s and have just had enough of rubbing when i go over big bumps.

I was thinking about the rocky road track bar since from what i've read at above 3" you definately need one. anyone have any experience with these? i looked it up a while ago and don't recall seeing much on the RR ones
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What kinda wheelin do you plan on doing?
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What kinda wheelin do you plan on doing?
probably pretty light for now, which is why i went with the super ride. i got the jeep in may and have been saving money here and there to put into it where i can actually go out with some groups around here (they want front/rear tow points, full size spare, etc....).
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Then if you plan on up gradeing just go with RE heavy duty one.I have one from JKS on mine but I dont do much more than just trail run.
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so just read over the install instructions and re says just redrill...have others followed that step?
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i redrilled mine it was terrible i ran that for a day and then got an adjustable trac bar.
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Originally Posted by thehuff
I've been running on saggy stock springs on 30x9.5s and have just had enough of rubbing when i go over big bumps.
Man that's so me too, I'm right there with you. Congrats on the new lift!
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so just read over the install instructions and re says just redrill...have others followed that step?

Don't redrill..The lift will sit around 4.5" and that's to much for a simple redril and relocate. Buy an adjustable. JKS and RE both make nice trackbars. If it was me I would look into a double shear bar. Either the RE heavy duty or something that also replaces the frame mount bracket.
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I ran for a year w/o an adjustable trackbar and when I decided to buy one I selected the JKS as I felt it was the strongest. I installed it and my ZJ upgraded tierod at the same time. I am extremely happy with this combination of parts.
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ok thanks for all the replies guys. seems like any of the HD ones are good then?
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Originally Posted by kidkodiak
Man that's so me too, I'm right there with you. Congrats on the new lift!
thanks! haha yeah it was tough having people ride in the back cause it made it so much worse. now i just hope it doesnt look to silly on 30s
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stay away from rocky road!
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i ran my 3.5" re kit for a while with a stock tracabr and was fine. but do yourself a favor and get an adjustable one.
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Originally Posted by nw-xj-scott
stay away from rocky road!

Why, that is my favorite flavor!!!
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Originally Posted by mike albo
Then if you plan on up gradeing just go with RE heavy duty one.I have one from JKS on mine but I dont do much more than just trail run.


RE HD YES, Dont bother with the redrill that doesnt really work

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