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Old 10-13-2012, 03:14 PM
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Rubicon Express, TRACK BAR, FRONT, XJ/MJ/ZJ/TJ, 3"+ LIFT

$117.71

Correct alignment and handling problems on lifted vehicles with our front adjustable chromoly track bar. Easy installation works on vehicles with 3.5" - 4.5" of lift. Allows for more wheel travel than the stock unit and features a replaceable rod end for

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Rubicon Express, Adjustable Track Bar, XJ/ZJ

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Required for use with RE1665 bracket. Special design uses Super-Flex joint on one end for max articulation and durability. More length adjustability than other bars. For lifts between 4" - 6".
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I'm leaning towards the second one. Just wanna make sure I'm not taking anything for granted. The order is going through SeriousOffroad. I was considering other track bars but Rubicon is good stuff and I'm ordering my Leaf packs and coils through the same place so it kinda makes sense...
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Second one. Don't get one that uses a TRE
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What's a "TRE"? and will I need a bracket?

Here is a link to the second track bar we're talking about.

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

That's the replaceable rod end the first ones description is talking about.

The second one is double shear. You need to get a RE bracket (or other) to use it. It wont mount right to the stock bracket.

It makes it a bit more expensive but worth it imo
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Thanks for not pointing out my inability to read. It said that right in the description... LOL! So that would be a double shear bar with the bracket?
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I'm pretty sure they sell the bracket separate for like $40-60.
I don't remember exactly.
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http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...BAR-BRACKET-HD
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Originally Posted by DieselD
Tie rod end...

That's the replaceable rod end the first ones description is talking about.

The second one is double shear. You need to get a RE bracket (or other) to use it. It wont mount right to the stock bracket.

It makes it a bit more expensive but worth it imo
rubicon express doesn't make a trackbar with a tie rod end.

this is a tie rod end



this is a rod end

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Total Items: 5 Amount: $502.17

Qty.Item NameUnitTotal


Rubicon Express, LEAF SPRING XJ 4.5"
$131.18$262.36


Rubicon Express, Coil Springs XJ/MJ 4.5"
$75.00$75.00


Rubicon Express, Adjustable Track Bar, XJ/ZJ
$116.25$116.25


Rubicon Express, TRACK BAR BRACKET, HD
$48.56$48.56
Sub-Total: $502.17
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Sorry. Wasn't familiar with the acronym. I've done tie rods before. Thank you for the excellent replies and as you can see I've completed my purchase. It's a piece together. I've got shocks lower control arms a transfer case drop kit and some other odds and ends from rough country too. Looking at getting a little closer to paint this weekend.
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Originally Posted by ktmracer419

rubicon express doesn't make a trackbar with a tie rod end.

this is a tie rod end

this is a rod end
My fault. Didn't look at a pic.
I know what a tie rod end is though. Thanks for clarifying.

I'd still go with the other one though.
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