PocketsEmpty

I've been searching for a while and just not getting the answers I need. I'm installing a Zone 3" lift on my XJ soon, and want to get a good double-shear track bar. I've seen where some people with 3" and the IRO track bar have had clearance issues with the diff cover. Anyone run into this? I'd prefer to get this one due to the price point, but I'm also looking at Clayton and Rock Krawler. Anyone run any of these on a 3" lift?

Thanks everyone

MrSimon

Call Clayton and ask. They are incredibly helpful and will know the exact answer to your question.

XJwonders

I have rock krawler track bar on my 3 inch lift. There's like 1.5 inch of clearance between the track bar and diff cover. (Stock cover that is.)

PocketsEmpty

Pics?

XJwonders

I ll try my best.

kgm

I was told by IRO the clearance issues have been fixed. I have only been able to find old posts about it but I'm still leery because of the drop bracket. I plan on picking one up. I hope it doesn't hit my dif cover! I don't have an aftermarket cover, FYI.

PocketsEmpty

Good to know. You at 3"? I don't have an aftermarket cover YET, but I plan on getting one soon for the front and want to make sure it'll work down the road

Tsaani97xj

This is about 4.5" and IRO's.

XJmike0122

My KOR TB works from 1-8 inches of lift. At 3.5 inches its not even close to my diff.

PocketsEmpty

Kevin's OffRoad? Sweet, do you have any pictures? Thanks for the reply. That sounds just like what I need.

That IRO bar looks like it will be cutting it close at 3".

kgm

If you have the money for it, go KOR. Seems like it is the best all around. The bar is bent significantly better for clearance, but it's also ~twice the price compared to the IRO.

PocketsEmpty

Interesting about the KOR--it seems pretty nice, but uses a modified factory bracket to mount. Not sure I'm wild about that idea, especially for the price.

XJmike0122

Right now its 325. You get 16 bucks in store credit and either 35 cash back or 45 in store credit for the stock TB mount. So if there is anything else from him you want (I would suggest the 72 duro bushings) and do all store credit you can get it for 264 buck. Still pricey but also he will give you 35 in store credit for any additional good condition stock TB mounts.

Oh and yeah I can get a pic tomorrow PE.

XJmike0122

I though that too but I could not find one post about a broken stock TB mount. Found some of IRO TB mounts though. IIRC he was the first to sell a double shear TB and has for a long time. If they were junk for that price they would not still be around.

kgm

Yeah if I was doing a higher lift or a trail only rig or something I'd probably do the IRO but if I'm going to replace it, I'd rather do it once and never think about it or worry about hitting my stuff. I will probably save for the KOR. In the end, it's only $100. I spend that in a weekend if I'm not paying attention!