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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 06:20 AM
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No, you'll certainly need an alignment.
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by DESERTXJ206
Can i remove the track bar from the axel side? also could i do all of this without needing an allignment afterwards? the jeep rides pretty straight and no funny tire wear issues.
Yeah you can do it w/o removing the track bar but it makes everything easier... Once you lift it all the geometry of things changes and it would be smart to get an alignment
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by 94XjSport94

Yeah you can do it w/o removing the track bar but it makes everything easier... Once you lift it all the geometry of things changes and it would be smart to get an alignment
I'm just worried that I will damage or mess the track bar up. I don't need and extended track bar at 3 inches in the front do I?
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by DESERTXJ206
I'm just worried that I will damage or mess the track bar up. I don't need and extended track bar at 3 inches in the front do I?
You do. I always recommend the IROR Double Shear track bar.
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...egory_Code=XSP
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 01:03 PM
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Anyone have experience with the rubicon express track bar?
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 01:05 PM
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Anyone have experience with the rubicon express track bar for a 3.5 inch lift?
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Tdrake
Anyone have experience with the rubicon express track bar for a 3.5 inch lift?
I don't. As I said above, I always recommend the IROR track bar due to my personal experience. I rolled my Jeep twice, and the track bar wasn't phased. Now it's under dukie564's rig, and he's happy with it. You can buy cheaper track bars, and you can buy stronger ones, but I'm very happy with the quality for the price.
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by DESERTXJ206
I'm just worried that I will damage or mess the track bar up. I don't need and extended track bar at 3 inches in the front do I?
Clearly the IRO track bar is the better option but you can re drill the azle side mount over like i did and it works as well.... but an adj TB is better...
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 94XjSport94
Clearly the IRO track bar is the better option but you can re drill the azle side mount over like i did and it works as well.... but an adj TB is better...

Well I think my if I net about 2.5 inches in the front and around 1.5-2" in the rear my current factory set up will be fine.

I planned on removing the rear sway, extending the front links, either keep the track bar where it is or drill and move and see how that goes. Im not looking to fork out too much for a budget boost, just looking to gain some fender clearance thats all.
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 02:32 PM
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Would you guys run 33X12.5 or 31x10.5 on this rig. lift measures in at just over 4 inches front and just under 4 inches in the rear and it is bump stopped for 10" travel shocks(for 4-6 inch lift kits) I have no problem trimming more off. the wheels I have are 15x8 with 3.75BS

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Here is what 33x12.5s look like, Im not sure what the BS is but they are MT classic lock wheels also I have moved the springs down to the lower hole on the shackle since then
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It is a DD/ weekend wheeler with 4.0 and a 5 speed. currently has 3.07s but will be getting 4.10 when I swap to a 8.8

Thanks for the input everyone

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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 02:35 PM
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4.10s and 33's
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 03:02 PM
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4/10 arb locked and on 31s
Secret monster
33s one day :/
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by lowrange2
4.10s and 33's
X everyone in this thread.
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 05:13 PM
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If I put 33s on 5.5" of lift will I have to trim?
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by my89xj
If I put 33s on 5.5" of lift will I have to trim?
Yes
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