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?

 

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.

 

You want a good track bar? Go with the rock krawler. Solid steel, new frame mount, beefy as hell. I love mine.

 

http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...keyword=re1660

 

Mmmm.... Me likey.

 

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

 

I'm installing an IRO track bar on Monday with the double sheer, seems to be one of the best you can get.

 

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.

 

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...s/Pdr_0268.jpg

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.

 

I use the t-n-t trac bar with drop bracket, remember steering geometry is critcal to prevent bump steer etc.

 

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.

 

And what's this video of a rustys track bar breaking?

 

double shear IRO

 

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.