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Old 07-29-2012, 04:11 AM
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I am looking for some input on track bars. The first thing that came to mind was Rusty's, then that youtube video of the wrangler that flipped because of it breaking. So I used google and found RC's 1.5"-4.5" track bar.

I don't do much for heavy wheeling so I'm not too worried about failure like the poor wrangler. I just want my axles aligned so I can drive straight!

Anyone have experience with either part?
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Rough country is going to be about the same quality as rustys. They're not awesome but yet aren't bad. Rustys shopping is usually huge though.
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You want a good track bar? Go with the rock krawler. Solid steel, new frame mount, beefy as hell. I love mine.
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I run the iron rock track bar and its quite similar to the rock crawler but cheaper. It's made out of 1.25" solid bar and has either a regular tre or a double shear. It's beefy and super well built
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I'm installing an IRO track bar on Monday with the double sheer, seems to be one of the best you can get.
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Originally Posted by BNJeepsta
I run the iron rock track bar and its quite similar to the rock crawler but cheaper. It's made out of 1.25" solid bar and has either a regular tre or a double shear. It's beefy and super well built
Rock krawler runs larger bolts, not the stock junk.

I say this in every trackbar thread, a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. I broke several stock sized bolts before upgrading.
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RE on the left. RK on the right. Which would you rather have?
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RE on the left. RK on the right. Which would you rather have?
Thats the heim end of the rk. So its drilled and tapped. The rest of it is solid.
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I use the t-n-t trac bar with drop bracket, remember steering geometry is critcal to prevent bump steer etc.
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Originally Posted by ktmracer419

Rock krawler runs larger bolts, not the stock junk.

I say this in every trackbar thread, a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. I broke several stock sized bolts before upgrading.
I meant quite similar in that they are both solid bar and very good track bars. I realize that the rk bar is better but for what the op needs I believe the IRO would suit him quite well. And its far better than RC's tb.
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And what's this video of a rustys track bar breaking?
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double shear IRO
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Originally Posted by BNJeepsta
And what's this video of a rustys track bar breaking?
I guess I'm not sure if it's Rusty's or not but it's a TRE failure


EDIT: Part 2 gets up close to the front end for those who want a closer look.

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