This one:
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

Or this one:
Rubicon Express, Adjustable Track Bar, XJ/ZJ

$116.25

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".

 

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...

 

Second one. Don't get one that uses a TRE

 

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

 

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

 

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?

 

I'm pretty sure they sell the bracket separate for like $40-60.
I don't remember exactly.

 

http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...BAR-BRACKET-HD

 

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

this is a tie rod end



this is a rod end

 

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

 

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.

 

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.