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Old 01-23-2011, 12:31 PM
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Well maybe ppl say at only 3" of lift you can use the stock track bar. Then if you need to you can unbolt it and drill a new hole on on the axle mount.

I wanted to ask what track bar is the better one than the others? Ive heard the ones with stock style ball joint. tie rod end type suck.

I was wondering about the heim type and this type.... http://store.4wheelingplus.com/image...jeep-xj-zj.jpg

But everyones i find it says ONLY 4-6" bull like that. Can anyone help me find one or give some advice??
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Try Iron Rock Off Road, they have one.
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Andy at Ironman 4x4 fab makes one that's good from stock all the way to 8". It's insanely overbuilt too, and a heckuva value.
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Rusty's makes a nice one with an adjustable end.
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I have the JKS HD Adj one. It is for a 4 - 6 inch lift, but I only have a 3 inch lift right now. I have had no problem with it and am happy with it. It is a bit more money than some of the others, but really heavy duty!
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Rough country.com
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JKS also makes one for 1-3.5" of lift. It isn't the double sheer type, but it should still be plenty strong for wheeling. I have one and as Easy says, it's a very beefy track arm.
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I would advise getting an adjustable one that is a double sheer set up and avoid the tie rod end all together. Many companies make them. Mine is from rustys and it is solid.
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Originally Posted by USMCJeeper
I would advise getting an adjustable one that is a double sheer set up and avoid the tie rod end all together. Many companies make them. Mine is from rustys and it is solid.
Yeah i heard try to avoid the tie rod end. I just need to find one for 3" of lift i guess. Easy says he used the JKS for 4-5 inches but he only has 3" lift. I was thinking that one but have heard stories of them not fitting properly and binding against stuff.
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at 3" just do this:

http://liftyourxj.com/tweaks.html#FrontAxleAlignment
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Im looking to buy a new track bar though. My stock ones tie rod end wont hold grease. Thanks for the link though it has some good stuff!
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Here is the only option I know of for 3" of lift..Rusty's, Rough Country and IronMan Andy all state theirs for 4"+ lifts. Double shear is definitely the way to go.

http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...egory_Code=XSP

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Originally Posted by okcjeeper
Here is the only option I know of for 3" of lift..Rusty's, Rough Country and IronMan Andy all state theirs for 4"+ lifts. Double shear is definitely the way to go.

http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...egory_Code=XSP
This.

And damnit, tried qouting, sorry.
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I think a question that needs to be asked is: what size tires are you/do you plan on running? The reason you probably can not find a double sheer type track bar for 3" or less is because with 3" of lift you probably are only going to run a 31" or maybe a 32" tire. With this size tire a double sheer set up is overkill. I'll repeat my first post, JKS makes an adjustable trackbar for 1-3.5" lift and it is plenty beefy for running up to a 31" tire. And all you have to do is drill out the original mounting hole, bolt it up, and go get an alignment.
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Originally Posted by davidw
I think a question that needs to be asked is: what size tires are you/do you plan on running? The reason you probably can not find a double sheer type track bar for 3" or less is because with 3" of lift you probably are only going to run a 31" or maybe a 32" tire. With this size tire a double sheer set up is overkill. I'll repeat my first post, JKS makes an adjustable trackbar for 1-3.5" lift and it is plenty beefy for running up to a 31" tire. And all you have to do is drill out the original mounting hole, bolt it up, and go get an alignment.

I agree if all you ever plan is a 3" and top end 31's sure but who ever really stops at 3" and 31'w? Ironrocks will go from 1-5" so it gives him growing room. I know double shear is overkill but IMHO it is by far better than the stock bracket setup. I don't view it as over kill I view it as planning for the future and looking at the big picture not the here and now. Far to many have no forsight in the builds they do.


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