track bar location help
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track bar location help
This is kind of hard to explain but i need some clarification. I have my full width 44 mocked up under my jeep i just finished the long arms. Im wanting to get going on building my track bar and bracket. I stretched the front end about 2 inches i have a adjustable ota track bar bracket and im running crossover histeer.
So I know you want the track bar and the drag link to be at the same angle. I also know the stock Cherokee pitman arm is a little too short for full throw on a d44 and the easiest solution is to run a waggy pitman arm to get the correct throw. The waggy arm is flat no drop.
I see most people that do this kind of swap try to run everything as flat as possible. So is it ok to run that arm and keep the track bar mount tight to the frame rail or should i find a waggy drop pitman arm so i can drop the steering and track arm down for a straighter package?? Btw jeep is 4.5in lift on 38s. I have searched but not coming up with much lol
So I know you want the track bar and the drag link to be at the same angle. I also know the stock Cherokee pitman arm is a little too short for full throw on a d44 and the easiest solution is to run a waggy pitman arm to get the correct throw. The waggy arm is flat no drop.
I see most people that do this kind of swap try to run everything as flat as possible. So is it ok to run that arm and keep the track bar mount tight to the frame rail or should i find a waggy drop pitman arm so i can drop the steering and track arm down for a straighter package?? Btw jeep is 4.5in lift on 38s. I have searched but not coming up with much lol
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Im thinking the correct way would be to get a waggy drop pitman arm and lower the track bar mounting lower if i can do it without affecting the little up travel i will have. Thoughts??
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You might get more input over @ naxja.
But, you want the track bar and drag link parallel. If possible you also want them the same length or close. I recommend a straight track bar, and a decent drop. The lower it is the less chance of hitting the pan you will have when you stuff your tires. You may also want to move it forward slightly to accomodate for the stretch . I would built the frame side mount, maybe have a couple of sets of holes to adjust the height, then see where you want it on the frame.
But, you want the track bar and drag link parallel. If possible you also want them the same length or close. I recommend a straight track bar, and a decent drop. The lower it is the less chance of hitting the pan you will have when you stuff your tires. You may also want to move it forward slightly to accomodate for the stretch . I would built the frame side mount, maybe have a couple of sets of holes to adjust the height, then see where you want it on the frame.
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Thats weird because it seems from what i have read it comes up short. I think i have enough room to keep the track bar at the stock drop on the frame side being at 4.5in. How much lift do u have? Guess im just 2nd guessing myself want to build it once and be done with it lol
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Thats weird because it seems from what i have read it comes up short. I think i have enough room to keep the track bar at the stock drop on the frame side being at 4.5in. How much lift do u have? Guess im just 2nd guessing myself want to build it once and be done with it lol
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Im using parts mike arms also and standard cross over steering using a ruff stuff kit all heims. I no it has a big part to do with the length of the histeer arm maybe these guys are using another companys
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