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FS[MidAtl]: Rusty's adjustable track bar 5-8" lift
07-10-2012, 05:44 PM
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Rusty's adjustable track bar 5-8" lift
The Track Bar locates the axle side-to-side in relation to the vehicle's frame. A suspension lift changes the operating angle of the track bar and makes the effective length of the track bar shorter, which shifts the axle off center. This is very noticeable with lifts over 2 inches. If your vehicle is already lifted, view it from the front and see if the axles are centered underneath the body; more than likely the front axle is shifted over to the driver side.
Most manufactures include some sort of bracket to lower the track bar mounting point on the frame or raise the track bar's mounting point on the axle. The problem with this method is that the vehicle may get too much or not enough track bar correction using these type of brackets. The additional stress created by the extra leverage of the relocation brackets can also lead to cracks and ultimately failure of the track bar mounts. These brackets also seem to never stay tight and can force the track bar's operating angle to be out of phase with the steering linkage, which creates all sorts of handling quirks.
Due to the popularity of long travel suspension kits, track bars that use tie-rod style ends wear quicker and limit travel. With the Rusty's TB-200 track bar system, you will get full suspension travel without binding the track bar. The Rusty's TB-200 is a complete adjustable track bar and frame mount system; the key is that the Rusty's track bar eliminates the tie rod end and has poly bushings at both the axle and the frame end. To accommodate the change, the new track bar frame mount is laser cut from 1/4" thick steel and precision CNC-formed. The track bar is constructed from 1.25" heavy-wall DOM tubing, while both the track bar and the frame mount have a durable black powdercoat finish.
Note that this track bar is intended for XJ Cherokees and XJ Grand Cherokees with 5"-8" of lift.
I installed the Track bar on my truck for 20 miles and decided to a different route. The bracket is brand new never been mounted. Parts look New.
Asking $125.00 plus shipping, prefer local pickup in NJ
Call or text with questions.
Brian
732-245-3299
Most manufactures include some sort of bracket to lower the track bar mounting point on the frame or raise the track bar's mounting point on the axle. The problem with this method is that the vehicle may get too much or not enough track bar correction using these type of brackets. The additional stress created by the extra leverage of the relocation brackets can also lead to cracks and ultimately failure of the track bar mounts. These brackets also seem to never stay tight and can force the track bar's operating angle to be out of phase with the steering linkage, which creates all sorts of handling quirks.
Due to the popularity of long travel suspension kits, track bars that use tie-rod style ends wear quicker and limit travel. With the Rusty's TB-200 track bar system, you will get full suspension travel without binding the track bar. The Rusty's TB-200 is a complete adjustable track bar and frame mount system; the key is that the Rusty's track bar eliminates the tie rod end and has poly bushings at both the axle and the frame end. To accommodate the change, the new track bar frame mount is laser cut from 1/4" thick steel and precision CNC-formed. The track bar is constructed from 1.25" heavy-wall DOM tubing, while both the track bar and the frame mount have a durable black powdercoat finish.
Note that this track bar is intended for XJ Cherokees and XJ Grand Cherokees with 5"-8" of lift.
I installed the Track bar on my truck for 20 miles and decided to a different route. The bracket is brand new never been mounted. Parts look New.
Asking $125.00 plus shipping, prefer local pickup in NJ
Call or text with questions.
Brian
732-245-3299
Last edited by BLXJ; 07-16-2012 at 06:37 PM.
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