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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 08:18 PM
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I don't have a drop pa with the lift I have now but my new lift comes with a drop track bar bracket. So my question is will I need to get a drop pa because of that? Also how much of a drop would I need? Its for a 5.5in lift... Thank you
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 00_cherokeexj
I don't have a drop pa with the lift I have now but my new lift comes with a drop track bar bracket. So my question is will I need to get a drop pa because of that? Also how much of a drop would I need? Its for a 5.5in lift... Thank you
Do drop trac bar. Get a double sheer trac bar like IrO. Your jeep will thank you. And yes there's a chance you'll need the pa drop but install your other steering items first
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 08:55 PM
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My new kit is IRO so it comes with it. And I will do that. thanks!
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 09:41 PM
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At that height though you may want to look I to OTK steering. Not sure how helpful the drop bracket actually is. IMHO I feel like its a bandaid
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 05:43 AM
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I was thinking about doing that, have to wait till the funds come back up. But yes is agree with you.
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 07:04 AM
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My RockKrawler drop bracket is longer than stock but the pivot point is the same as stock. A drop pitman arm (ZJ) caused bumpsteer when I tried it.
4.5" lift

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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 04:01 PM
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Ill have to see how it is after I put the lift in and go from there. Right now I', at like 4.5 or so without a DPA and I have 0 bumpsteer
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Old Oct 6, 2014 | 12:42 PM
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I have 5" of lift with a rough country adjustable track bar and stock pitman arm and I have no bumpsteer.
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