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Old Sep 25, 2013 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Atmos
the iro track bar uses a tie rod end(? stupid). or you can get their double shear setup that uses bushing on both end to "allow as much suspension travel as your control arms or shocks will allow with no restriction" (wow. stupid)

since the rubicon track bar with a double shear bracket costs almost exactly the same... please. go with rubicon express
I was about to order up the iro one. Why is it stupid? Why is that not good?
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Old Sep 25, 2013 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by JWheeler
I was about to order up the iro one. Why is it stupid? Why is that not good?
from a business standpoint, using bushings instead of nice sturdy joints is cheaping out. because bushings cost way less than johnnies. for the same price why would anyone ever want a flexible prone-to-cracking-every-other-month poly bushing instead of a johnny joint or heim
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Old Sep 25, 2013 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Atmos
from a business standpoint, using bushings instead of nice sturdy joints is cheaping out. because bushings cost way less than johnnies. for the same price why would anyone ever want a flexible prone-to-cracking-every-other-month poly bushing instead of a johnny joint or heim
Good point. Thanks.
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Old Sep 25, 2013 | 06:59 PM
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Cool, thanks for the info. My only concern is that RE track bar said it is adjustable from 4"-6" of lift, and I am only doing a 3" kit. I'm going to assume that they do make one for probably 1"-3", but I don't plan on staying at a 3" lift forever. Would be nice not to have to buy a new track bar when I upgrade the lift again. Suggestions? Thanks
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Old Sep 25, 2013 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by EM98XJ
Cool, thanks for the info. My only concern is that RE track bar said it is adjustable from 4"-6" of lift, and I am only doing a 3" kit. I'm going to assume that they do make one for probably 1"-3", but I don't plan on staying at a 3" lift forever. Would be nice not to have to buy a new track bar when I upgrade the lift again. Suggestions? Thanks
I wouldnt worry too much about the 4"-6" specification, the measurement rough country gave me as a starting point on the track bar was way less than what it was supposed to be. Like everyone before has said, stay away from the RC track bar and ESPECIALLY stay away from the tie rod end ones. I'm currently in the process of ditching the RC track bar for a double shear setup.

Below is a pic of what happens after one wheeling trip with the RC setup
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Old Sep 25, 2013 | 07:57 PM
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Wish i didnt just buy my new Rc track bar, after your guys's review.. Always though Rough Country was a decent brand , cause i see alot of people use it, but damn .
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Old Sep 25, 2013 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Salvagebaltss
Wish i didnt just buy my new Rc track bar, after your guys's review.. Always though Rough Country was a decent brand , cause i see alot of people use it, but damn .
RC isn't necessarily a bad brand you just have to think about how often and how hard you want to wheel. I did that destruction at Doe Valley OHV Park on some of the blue trails(no lockers). I will say that RC's customer service has been awesome! I sent pictures of the TB and a coil spring issue I was having and they sent new parts out the same day no questions and with zero money out of my pocket.
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