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Old 07-04-2011, 02:28 PM
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I have a 4.5" rough country lift and the bushing off my drag link seems to be really pinched. Also my tie rod end is coming in contact with the bracket for the quick disconnect.
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do you also have the adj track bar and what not or no
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do you also have the adj track bar and what not or no
Yes I have an adjustable track bar.
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that rod is not pinched... what you are looking at is the rubber boot
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there is apitman arm of a stock jeep that lowers it one inch couldnt hurt ,get it from a jy cheap its the zj one
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there is apitman arm of a stock jeep that lowers it one inch couldnt hurt ,get it from a jy cheap its the zj one
he should do the same to the track bar mount as well (i.e. lower it one inch) to keep everything even
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he should do the same to the track bar mount as well (i.e. lower it one inch) to keep everything even
that more myth than fact about them needing to be equal, mine are not run 80 mph no issues on 38s
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No you do not need a drop pitman arm.
Yes your draglink and track bar should be parallel to avoid bump steer.
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Is the angle of the tie rod normal?
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For a lifted rig, yes.
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