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Old 12-26-2010, 11:42 PM
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Anyone know anything about brands of trackbars? I need a new adjustable one and ive been looking around and i dont know what he difference between them is.

RC:http://roughcountry.com/jeep_xtras_1079.html

RE:http://www.rubiconexpress.com/Jeep/X...TB&part=RE1660

IRO:http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...egory_Code=PFX

Theres also ones that use the standard joint as stock, but im not sure if i want that kind.

Just need some opinions

edit: Also do they NEED a drop pitman arm or is it just more stuff they want to sell me
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First, how much lift are you doing? If you don't need to get it, there's no reason for it. If you want to do a pitman arm drop, go cheaper and get one off a v-8 ZJ. They're 1" longer than the XJ pitman arm.
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First, how much lift are you doing? If you don't need to get it, there's no reason for it. If you want to do a pitman arm drop, go cheaper and get one off a v-8 ZJ. They're 1" longer than the XJ pitman arm.
I have 4" lift springs on it right now, forgot to factor in the trac-bar and now im looking to buy one. I dont drive it yet so im not in a rush to find one, but i want a good one im not gonna have to replace in 3 months because of poor construction
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Sorry to bump this old thread but i need some opinions.

I can get the RC Adj. trackbar for around $128 shipped, But its not solid tube

I can get a Rock Krawler one for around $175 shipped, but according to them it IS solid

is there that much of a difference between strength in RC's DOM tube trackbar and RK's solid tube one? Is it worth the extra ~$50?

Just kinda stuck on this right now.

edit: They both come with drop brackets.

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I have the RC on my 4.5 and i have no complaints. make sure you get the one with the drop bracket. i didn't and i regret it.
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Yeah im pretty sure they come with them Heres the links:

http://www.rockkrawler.com/pages/cat...p?r_itemID=272

http://roughcountry.com/jeep_xtras_1079.html

im kind of leaning twards the RK one but im being a cheap *** >:|
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the strength of the RC is all you're gonna ever need, but rockcrawler comes with a lifetime warranty. i don't know about RC. i always nickel and dime the extra weight, so i think the solid is gonna be heavier
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