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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 02:15 PM
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Looking to upgrade my track bar. I have the RC adjustable bar that came with my lift, and the thing sucks. It loosens up, the bushing is already bad in under a year, and it pops and clanks a lot while wheeling.

I've been looking at the IRO HD double sheer bar. Anyone have experience with that one? Any other suggestions in the same price range or cheaper? I'd prefer a double sheer. Would love to hear peoples experiences.

Also, for anyone that's had RC stuff, what do I do about a lifetime warranty claim? I'd prefer to get a new track bar since mine went to **** so fast. Might as well have a new one when it comes time to sell the one I have now.
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 02:24 PM
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ive heard alot of people say good stuff about the iro double shear. rockkrawler also makes a very good bar
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 02:31 PM
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RE or RK
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 02:37 PM
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RE or RK
I looked at re but it has that single ball joint on the frame side. Want to get away from that. Looking for something beefy.
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 02:42 PM
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0 complaints with IRO's double shear adjustable track bar.

I mean look at this thing!
HD Track bar-rhuvm.jpg
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 92XJGuy
0 complaints with IRO's double shear adjustable track bar.

I mean look at this thing!

Yeah that looks great. A buddy of mine has one of these as well, which is where the recommendation came from. He also has the IRO's over the knuckle steering upgrade, which I'd like to do as well. Nothing like having zero worries about running into a rock with your tie rod

I think I'll be going IRO for the track bar. At 180 bucks, seems like it's beefier than some of the stuff going for 250, and much stronger than RE's at 125.
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 03:07 PM
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IROs is very nice. I haven't had any trouble with mine since I put it on.
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 03:19 PM
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Is there an IRO vendor ont his site?
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by zimdogg
Is there an IRO vendor ont his site?
Nope, unfortunately. For right around $200 shipped, it's far worth it. I love mine

Originally Posted by 92XJGuy
0 complaints with IRO's double shear adjustable track bar.

I mean look at this thing!
It would look a lot better on your rig
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by zimdogg
I looked at re but it has that single ball joint on the frame side. Want to get away from that. Looking for something beefy.
Get yer looker looked at.

http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...rack-Bar-XJ-ZJ

http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...BAR-BRACKET-HD
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 92XJGuy
0 complaints with IRO's double shear adjustable track bar.

I mean look at this thing!
looks dainty next to the one I run!



(actually thats an older tnt customs trackbar on top, which is even larger than iron rock)

and i don't reccomend trackbars that use stock sized bolts. Sure the trackbar may never break, but thats no good when you shear the bolts on the trail.

I'm a fan of rockkrawler, clayton, and the rubicon express Hd trackbar.
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Old Oct 24, 2012 | 10:51 AM
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Can you PM me a quote for all shipped to 64116?
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Old Oct 24, 2012 | 11:10 AM
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Approx. $15-20.
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Old Oct 24, 2012 | 03:03 PM
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I fully recomend the IRO track bar. I have it and its beefy as hell
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Old Oct 24, 2012 | 04:22 PM
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i would highly recommend the full RE 1660 track bar, bracket, and brace system through Serious Off Road. thats what i run and IMO its the best system for the price.

here is the brace i would add to what he's already posted: http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...ACKET-BRACE-XJ

with all of it it was around $220 shipped if i remember right. Serious has the best price i could find
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