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zjWaggy Aug 21, 2015 08:09 PM

Track bar install help
 
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I've installed a 3.5" kit on my 5.2L ZJ and when it came to installing an adjustable track bar, it sits about an inch and a half ahead of the frame side bracket. Not sure what to do from here and need some help. :confused1:

Here is an inline picture from the axle side bracket looking down the track bar

xjmarc Aug 21, 2015 08:48 PM

I'm guessing your kit didn't come with control arms or your uppers are too long. Try putting some weight on the body and maybe the axle will roll a little but it looks like the lowers are way short making the axle roll back.

zjWaggy Aug 21, 2015 09:10 PM

Track bar install help
 

Originally Posted by xjmarc
I'm guessing your kit didn't come with control arms or your uppers are too long. Try putting some weight on the body and maybe the axle will roll a little but it looks like the lowers are way short making the axle roll back.

The kit came with extended lower control arms. I thought that maybe i could loosen the lower arms at the axle and see if i can move the axle back but it looks like it's already as far as it'll go.

xjmarc Aug 21, 2015 10:23 PM

Is the weight of the vehicle on the axle, if not that would help. I have always attached the frame end first but with the angle you have I'm not sure how much it'd help.

StuckBuck Aug 21, 2015 10:48 PM

Could you post a few more pictures, maybe even a few more angles and a little more light?

zjWaggy Aug 22, 2015 07:47 AM

Track bar install help
 
Yes i can once i get home from work, what should i take pics of?

XJwonders Aug 22, 2015 08:00 AM


Originally Posted by zjWaggy (Post 3131257)
Yes i can once i get home from work, what should i take pics of?

whole front end with lots of light

StuckBuck Aug 22, 2015 10:00 AM

A good front view and maybe a side view so we can see how far off it is. Enough for us to get a full perspective of the problem and problem area.


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