Constantine

I need a better track bar setup for my Jeep.
I'm wanting to keep my lift at 3".
I'd rather not use a drop pitman.
Is there any setup out there that will allow me to achieve this properly?

If not, and I have to go 4"...
Whose track bar and bracket would you run that has the brace.
Really interested in the RE 1669, 1665 & 1670 system.
But you MUST have 4" or more lift to run such a setup.

Or can you just bump stop your axle away from the brace and bracket and then run 3" of lift?

XJwonders

Rockkrawler's bombproof track bar have two sizes... 3-4.5" of lift and 4.5-6" of lift

Constantine

I google and forum searched my butt off and never once came across this track bar or website.
Thanks for your input.

Ad-HocXJ

Iron Rock Off-road has one that fits a 3" lift. But it's $200!

But considering most track bars are $120, and IRO's bracket for the double shear is $80, that seems like your best bet

Constantine

I got tired of searching and pulled the trigger on a RE1660 with RE1665 bracket and added the RE1670 brace to it.
I mainly chose it because of the brace.
I installed it today, looks like I need about 4" of extra bumpstop to keep my differential housing off of the brace which will also keep the bar itself off of the diff cover.
Without the brace I could've gotten away with only 3" of extra stop.
So far that's the only downside I see with the set up.

thebyus

That set up is bombproof. I run the same set up at 6.5" up front on 35's and wheel the snot out of it.

It may be a PITA to get setup on a small lift, but once it's in, you won't have to think about it again.

WillyXJ

I bought this trackbar a few years ago. Now Rockkrawler doesn't make parts for the XJ anymore which is why searches are coming up empty.

Constantine

I hope to get the same results.
I've read lots of good about the setup, but have read many posts of RE bushings being total junk.
Although those seem to be mostly complaints of the control arms.
Which some people swear by them.
Alot of things are a total shot in the dark though.

My goal is to add a Boostwerks ultimate steering brace and a good bumper + box spacer to help brace up
the front frame work.
May as well add stiffners to the mix.
Things sure do escalate quickly when you try to do it right.

Constantine

Ah, I had figured.
I've also been researching lower control arms.
Rockkrawler has been said by many to make some good ones but I couldn't find any on the market.

I have adjustable LCA's with Flex joints but they are the straight design, I don't even max out the stock rubber lines at full droop.

On the fence with paying hard earned cash for a new set of curved LCA's or cutting the shock mount.
I know the correct answer.... but trimming is cheap.

Cheap isn't always good though.
Don't ask me how I know, I don't want to talk ab it lol.

abodyjoe

on my 3.5" set up i used the RE1600 TB and the RE1665 bracket.. works great.

unidentifiedbomb

Did you drill out the bracket or change the misalignment spacers to a 1/2" bolt? I've had this idea for a while now.

abodyjoe

drilled the bracket out to fit the bolt is all.. all the spacers that came with the TB worked.

RE instructions say you can't use that bracket under like 4.5" of lift. it is no where near hitting anything on my 3.5" lift.

frank from serious offroad recommended the set up.. when i called him and told him what the directions said and that the bracket would need to be drilled, he said bolt it all on and if i don't like it to return it for a refund. said he had sold many for the same use with no complaints.. he was right. it all fit with no issues.







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Constantine

Man that was a good idea.

Mine wasn't close to hitting anything at ride height, I checked full compression without coils and shocks installed to get my bump stop length.
In all honestly, my axle should never compress that far with coils installed.

The 1665 bracket also gives very little drop, compared to some of the others I had laying around.
Mine fit a 1/2" bolt without modification.
Used a grade 8, 1/2", 3.5" length.

Xj88

X2 on the RE 1660 and 1665 bracket.

Works mint on 3"

Plus, its chromoly

http://cavfab.com/Track-Bars_c_39.html

thebyus

I believe the complaints of RE bushing being junk were from a couple years ago. Not sure of all the details, but I believe one of the partners bailed, and they had a cash flow issue which led to some cheaping out on parts. Whatever it was seems to be behind them now.

I just did an axle swap up front. The PO had installed the RE lift and Trackbar set up. After 75,000 miles of DD duty for him, and a couple years of HARD wheeling for me, after inspecting the bushing on both TB and control arms, I didn't bother replacing the bushings, they were ALL still solid.