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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 11:06 AM
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ok well i was installing my spacers on my front coils last night and i had it almost done until i tried to put the trac bar back. the axle is about 3/4" too far to the pass side. any advice on where i can pry it over or maybeanother idea? anything helps
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 11:37 AM
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The problem is that now your trac bar is too short.

You have a couple options.

You can simply purchase an adjustable tracbar...

OR

You can drill another hole farther over to the drivers side of the axle bracket and remount it.

I suggest buying an adjustable tracbar but if money is tight the other method will do.

Here's a link to the drill a new hole method.

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/t...on-mod-823318/
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 01:13 PM
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i only lifted the truck with a 1.5" teraflex spacer i wouldnt have imagined that would put me past my track bars limit. even before the new springs were on when i un bolted the track bar the axle shifted to where it is not, can i not just force it back and live with a ****ty ride until i go higher and have the $ to get adj bar? i dont like the idea of drilling/cutting the mount but cant afford the ajd bar yet....any thoughts?

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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 03:51 PM
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You should be able to pull it and put the bolt in. The stock track bar is good for up to 2 inches of lift.
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 03:52 PM
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Where did you hear that?
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 04:37 PM
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An adjustable track bar isnt a bad idea, but in my opinion you don't need it for that small of a lift. Get a ratchet strap and attach one end to the axel and the other to the frame and pull it back in place to re-attach your tracking bar.
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
Where did you hear that?
x2 curious hear where?
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