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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 07:40 PM
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What are your opinions on the ProComp track bar compared to the RC track bar? From what I can tell the ProComp is pretty superior, but I would like some opinions from ya'll as to whether it's worth the extra $65. Thanks!
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 07:45 PM
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ive bent 3 RC trac bars. just build your own
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by no rdplz
What are your opinions on the ProComp track bar compared to the RC track bar? From what I can tell the ProComp is pretty superior, but I would like some opinions from ya'll as to whether it's worth the extra $65. Thanks!
I have the RC one and it is only slightly beefier than the stock one. I don't play on rocks so I wasn't to concerned with getting it all bashed up. I guess it comes down to what kind of wheeling you do. I have always liked Ironmanandy's stuff. I wonder if he is still around.
http://www.ironman4x4fab.com/Products/TB.html
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 07:50 PM
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iron rock would be a good one to check out. i also have read bad things about Rustys bars breaking and bending.

I have a Rubicon Express Adjustable bar. It requires you to drill out the frame side hole to 5/8" hole. It also uses a heim joint.

Only downfall is the fact of drilling out the 5/8 hole at the frame side.
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 07:58 PM
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I mainly run rocks and I need one that'll hold up. If the RC isn't much better than stock then I think I'll go with the ProComp. I'd rather get a good, strong trac bar than one I'm just gonna have to replace after it hits a rock.
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 07:59 PM
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don;t mess with ANYTHING procrap makes...

as for the RC... they are made out of skinny diameter, DOM... and they are actually easier to bend then a stock track bar
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 08:01 PM
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my wrangler runs pro comp trac bar and we've never bent it or had any problems.
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 08:02 PM
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Get a double shear rock krawler track bar. **** is SOLID steel, fitment is pretty good, the bracket needed some enthusiasm to be lined up perfect but whatever. Find them at motionoffroad for $189.
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by mr white
Get a double shear rock krawler track bar. **** is SOLID steel, fitment is pretty good, the bracket needed some enthusiasm to be lined up perfect but whatever. Find them at motionoffroad for $189.
RC makes some BEEFY ****!
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ericfx1984
RC makes some BEEFY ****!
RK you mean? :P

RC does as well. But they don't have a double shear track bar, unfortunately.
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 09:09 PM
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Iron rock offroad

Its double shear and heavy as crap. I havent had to touch it since install
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Old Oct 11, 2011 | 12:45 AM
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It's also solid not tube. The frame bracket's beefy as heck too.
Love mine. Absolutely love it.
They ship super fast too.
Why mess around, Go Iron Rock Offroad and don't look back!
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Old Oct 11, 2011 | 01:27 AM
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I have a RC Adjustable Track Bar. I do not wheel very hard just do trails and the off the beaten path trails that i need to take to get to my camping areas. I have not had a failure yet but it makes A LOT of noise haha. SO much that im getting rid of it and i purchased a RE track bar set up.
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Old Oct 11, 2011 | 02:19 AM
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I went with the Iron Rock Offroad track bar. That thing is pure BEEF! I would go with IRO, I am very happy with their products!
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Old Oct 11, 2011 | 08:34 AM
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I have the RC trac bar with drop bracket and havent broke it yet, but will replace it soon enough. All RC products Ive seen and used has been garbage. You get what you pay for. rock krawler is my choice and go to place, IRO is also with money is a little tighter.
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