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Old 01-25-2012, 08:57 PM
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So I'm looking to put a rustys 3 inch lift on my xj within the next month and I have heard bad things about the rustys adjustable trac bar. Now for the same price what are your opinions on rough country's adjustable trac bar? Or any other decent trac bar without breaking the bank for that matter.
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I used the Rubicon Express adjustable trac bar and have had no issues. about the same price too.
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i had the rough country adjustable trac bar and the ball socket went out on me in about 4000 miles.
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At 3 inches I didnt use an adjustable trac bar and all was good.
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I actually still dont have one at 4.75 but I will be getting one soon. Probably from RockKrawler though.

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I used the Rubicon Express adjustable trac bar and have had no issues. about the same price too.
I have the Rubicon Express one too, also no issues
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IRO.
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I have had the IRO double shear track bar for over three years with Absolutley no problems. I would suggest theirs hands down.
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I have had the IRO double shear track bar for over three years with Absolutley no problems. I would suggest theirs hands down.
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Go IRO
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TNT, IRO, are both good. I have a rubicon express right now and its been fine. My only complaint is that they offset the frame mount back toward the axle, and with my axle pushed forward a bit the jamb nut will hit my diff cover.
My friends TNT is offset forward, and bent to clear the diff. Much better setup although the ends are the same.
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I have jks the 4"-6" one. Does the job
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I have put in two Rusty's 3 inch lifts (mine and my sons) both have a Rusty's adjustable trac bars and have no problems with either one. My wife has been driving my sons for almost a year and if she doesn't break it , it can't be broke.
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Pretty much decided on a IRO thanks guys.
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There was a thread on this a while back and after seeing some of the problems that the cheap ones had, I went with the IRONMAN track bar. It is extremely over built and it is beefier than a double stacked big mac. I am leery of those tie rod ends that some use.
http://www.ironman4x4fab.com/Products/TB.html


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