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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 08:37 AM
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I need to get a adj track bar,been looking at the RC ones and it says they require a drop pittman.Is this usual?or does anyone have any other suggestions?don't want to spend another 50 bucks if I don't have to but need a adjustable
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 08:40 AM
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I know if you use Rustys, a new pitman arm IS NOT required. And their shipping is amazing.
Maryville, huh? I just moved from KnoxVegas to NC. But it's just for school, I'll be back.
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 08:47 AM
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Or do the RC and run over to PullAPart on Rutledge Pike and get a ZJ pitman arm
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 08:52 AM
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I know if you use Rustys, a new pitman arm IS NOT required. And their shipping is amazing.
Maryville, huh? I just moved from KnoxVegas to NC. But it's just for school, I'll be back.
Cool thanks for the info I will check out Rustys.Need to come wheel with us some time neighbor.check out the Who's from Knoxville thread that's where we all usually post up even though were from all over the south east
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 08:57 AM
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Shall do , I come back everyother weekend for my daughter. I use to wheel with ProjectMeyham from Rogersville all the time. He does fab work as well, matter of fact, he just did some work for some guys in Mville.
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 09:04 AM
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I'd check out the double shear track bars from ironrockoffroad.com, I haven't heard much good about any of rusty's steering components.
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 09:46 AM
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Shall do , I come back everyother weekend for my daughter. I use to wheel with ProjectMeyham from Rogersville all the time. He does fab work as well, matter of fact, he just did some work for some guys in Mville.
Yep he just built me some sliders.Small world,and Donnie I will check those out thanks
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 04:48 PM
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I just installed a Rustys track bar today and it was easy as hell. No pitman arm drop required. I can send pics if u want. 22mm threads and 1.50 dom tubing heavy as ****!! nice product
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Donnie_K
I'd check out the double shear track bars from ironrockoffroad.com, I haven't heard much good about any of rusty's steering components.
Skunk....my current bar was at it's limit for my lift(like really pushing it)and now the rod end has taken ****.

I went with the Iron Rock Offroad bar myself. The IRO guys are awesome to deal with.

This track bar replaces the body side mount with what I think is a stronger piece and has more clearance for drivers side spring deflections. It also used a bushing in a double shear layout, vs. my current rod end with bolt on the OE body mount.

http://ironrockoffroad.com/Merchant2...egory_Code=PFX

I'm also running their upper and lower mounts...and have the SYE kit in the garage for, uhhhh....warmer weather install.
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 05:00 PM
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Skunk....my current bar was at it's limit for my lift(like really pushing it)and now the rod end has taken ****.

I went with the Iron Rock Offroad bar myself. The IRO guys are awesome to deal with.

This track bar replaces the body side mount with what I think is a stronger piece and has more clearance for drivers side spring deflections. It also used a bushing in a double shear layout, vs. my current rod end with bolt on the OE body mount.

http://ironrockoffroad.com/Merchant2...egory_Code=PFX

I'm also running their upper and lower mounts...and have the SYE kit in the garage for, uhhhh....warmer weather install.
Thanks Tony I will check that out,you still going sat?
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 05:12 PM
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It's a Sunday trip, and after checking out how bad my current track bar is, I don't wanna chance a wheeling trip on it. My IRO bar(according to FedEx)should be here tomorrow, so if I get it then i'll put it on and be ready to roll. Otherwise i'm gonna play it safe and stay home.
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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 06:41 PM
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I put the IRO TB on today. The thing is pure brute beef strength. I like how the body side bracket has a hole in the wheel well side so you can weld it on, which i'll probably do later down the road. It's also lower profile than the OE mount, which should keep my spring from rubbing on it when flexed.

The steering is improved thanks to the dropped mount and now I have adjustable threads for my current lift.
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