Do I need a rear adjustable track bar?
You should not need an adjustable rear track bar unless you lift the rear more than 2”.
Do you need a new track bar with a lift kit?
Do you NEED it? No, it’s not 100% necessary to have an adjustable track bar (or drop bracket) with a leveling kit to function….you can still drive the truck.
Is rough country track bar good?
5.0 out of 5 starsThese track bars are fantastic! Really helped get my axles centered (I bought the front & rear RC adjustable track bars at the same time). Everything was such an improvement over stock.
Can I drive without my track bar?
Yep you won’t be able to steer without the track bar there to keep the axle from moving side-to-side instead of turning when you turn the steering wheel.
What does a rear adjustable track bar do?
And an adjustable track bar allows you to correctly position the axle after making any suspension height changes. Even a leveling kit can move an axle over to the driver’s side a bit, putting unneeded stress on suspension parts and making your 4×4 drive slightly sideways.
Where do you put track bar on Jeep Wrangler?
Always follow installation instructions that come with your track bar, but as a summary, adjusting and installing a track bar is pretty easy. Adjustable bars will have a sleeve, so you don’t have to remove the track bar ends. You’ll want the adjustable end at the axle side.
How do you fix a broken track bar?
Get under your rig and inspect the bar which is attached to your axle and is parallel to your axle shafts. Check for cracked bushings, physical damage, looseness, etc. Maybe you installed a lift and you now realize your Jeep looks laterally offset when looking at it from the front or rear. A longer track bar is necessary to fix this.
Why are there bushings on my track bar?
The bushings, usually polyurethane, are made to preserve the track bar, allowing some flex between the collar and the track bar. If your bushings are old and dry rotted, they will not be doing any good. The bushings may provide excessive flexing of the track bar and cause the dreaded death wobble. Rubber Track Bar Bushing: Front or Rear
What causes the track bar to wobble on a Jeep Wrangler?
Preventing Death Wobble & Jeep Wrangler Track Bar Replacement. The Jeep Wrangler death wobble refers to a vibration that can be caused by your track bar bushings, collars, or brackets which makes the axle want to free itself from your Wrangler. Check out the track bar bushings.