Installed a IRO double shear trackbar this weekend, have to say it looks awesome and has certainly improved the handling.

I have a 6.5" lift installed on 33's. So IRO gave spec lengths depending on your lift, which in this case is 33 7/8". When installed it lined up perfectly to the unibody bracket and axle. After putting it back down on it's wheels I noticed the axle has shifted too much and is now at least an inch too far to the drivers side. My knowledge of steering is intermediate, but based on where it's sitting the trackbar is going to need to be reduced quite a bit.

My question is, I find it strange that the IRO specs are that far off. Has my geometry gone wrong somewhere else? My drag link is pretty well parallel now as opposed to the piece of crap trackbar RC provides. Not to mention it's eliminated my bump steer.

So, any thoughts? Should I just shorten the trackbar until my tire to frame measurements are the same?

Thanks so much!

Will.





Don't mind the duct tape on the trackbar lol I haven't reinstalled my other stabilizer yet until I sort this out

 

yes, you should adjust the trackbar and center the axle with the truck on the ground.

 

X2, you can use a plumb bob on the frame, and measure to the knuckles for example.

 

It could be your 6.5" lift is actually a lot more. My 4.5" was more like 6". Like those others said, just adjust it.

 

Thanks guys, so the plan would be to unbolt it from the unibody and lower it, and then shorten/lengthen as needed and reattach. It would be safe to assume that without the trackbar attached the axle would sit in it's natural position?

 

Pretty much unknown. You just have to do it. You can have somebody turn the steering wheel without the trackbar attached and the front will move side-to-side.

 

This. Also get a tape measure and measure from one point to the center o tire on each side. This is what I did on my iRO trac bar and it is centered nicely and handles great

 

Awesome. Thanks for the help, I will tackle it tomorrow and post the result.

 

That's the first time I've ever seen of a good use for a plumb bob haha

 

No love for the plumb bob?lol.

I used the getto version,string and a 7/8 nut.

 

That's gotta be so accurate...lol

 

here in california the gravity is still pretty consistant, unlike many other things here lol.

bet seriously, i let the weight hang almost to the ground, then measured from the string, to the inner "C"

 

I'll post some pictures tonight. I'm sure there's info elsewhere but maybe this thread can be of help for anyone else