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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 05:35 PM
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Hey guys what's the best track bar to get for my 97 Cherokee, it has a 3 inch lift on it
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 05:54 PM
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Iron rock offroad double shear.
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 05:56 PM
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Clayton. It's tube, not solid stock. Only thing better, build your own.
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 05:57 PM
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IRO, Clayton, RK


Reported, not build section
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 06:08 PM
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anything double shear is a must, a solid joint on both ends is nice too. a rubber bushing on one end will allow a little sideways motion in the axle.

the stock single shear set ups are a joke when you start adding lift and tires like we all do
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 06:10 PM
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I love my Clayton track bar. I recommend..
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Barrelmaker
Iron rock offroad double shear.
with the IRO track bar is it a direct bolt on or do I have to do some mods?
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by chasingSKYLINES
with the IRO track bar is it a direct bolt on or do I have to do some mods?
Direct bolt on
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 94XjSport94
Direct bolt on
thank you for your help
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 07:20 PM
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I have the Clayton HD track bar, it uses 9/16" bolt on the frame and axle side so not only is it tube and stronger then solid stock but it's also stronger then the small factory bolts
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 07:28 PM
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Tube is stronger than solid stock?

Weight for weight it is, but diameter to diameter solid is stronger, and heavier.

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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by rawk krawler
Tube is stronger than solid stock?

Weight for weight it is, but diameter to diameter solid is stronger, and heavier.
Gonna still go with tube. Why add the extra weight if you don't have to? Why are cages tube?
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 10:17 PM
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to answer your question, i think its because of the need to be mandrel bent and still retain toughness.

i think..
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Old Aug 28, 2013 | 10:36 AM
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I have the IRO one. It's strong, beefy, and very well made. You won't be disappointed.
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Old Aug 28, 2013 | 10:41 AM
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Rubicon Express makes a good one too. Stay away from Rusty's and Rough Country though.
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