4.5 inch lift trac bar questions

jeep12827 · 12-30-2008, 11:17 PM

hey guys so i got everything i need to upgrade to my 4.5 inch lift all rough country.. i now have a 3 inch rc lift installed already with stock trac bar not redrilled yet no need to with 3 inch. well i dont have the money rught now for a new adj trac bar so could i possibly redrill the old mounting plate for a temp fix to get the rest of the lift on then buy a new trac baar in about 2 months?? or is 4.5 inches wayy to much??

FleXJ00 · 12-30-2008, 11:44 PM

3" would be the MAX for a relocated track bar...

if your going 4.5" you would need to invest in an adj. trackbar...

check out iron rock offroad...

jeep12827 · 12-30-2008, 11:46 PM

yeah but i figured if i already have 3 inches and havent had to touch the trac bar yet the extra 1.5 inches i will have to move it slightly...

jeep95xj · 12-30-2008, 11:53 PM

At 3" yout stock track bar is to short. Id put $ on your axle not being centered. May look like it is from a quick glance but if you measure, im sure it's not. Even a 1/2" off can make a big difference. Dont install the lift till you have the new track bar. You do have new lower control arms right? While you can get away with stock uppers id strongly advise you change them to

FleXJ00 · 12-30-2008, 11:55 PM

with my 3" lift my axle was about an inch off center...

dont leave your stock trackbar on there at 4.5"...your just asking for trouble...

broncofire75 · 12-30-2008, 11:58 PM

I'm still usin the stock track bar wit a redrilled hole on the axle...it workd til I wheeled it....now the hole is wallowed out bad an pops pretty good...I'd recommend a ask now. Look for a good used 1 on craigslist, eBay an here. I found a good Rustys for 75 shipped. Saved a good chunk a change

jeep12827 · 12-31-2008, 08:12 AM

alright so thats the answer.. no lift yet without trac bar.. thanks guys i appreciate it .. and yet i already have lcas, sway bar disconnects 4-6 inches, t case drop, rear 2 inch shackles, steering stabilizer and now i need coil spacers and trac bar. Thanks everyone

jeep95xj · 12-31-2008, 09:41 AM

Your have control arms also right? You can get away with stock uppers even though its not a good idea however you have to change the lowers. Thats not optional

91xjgawes · 12-31-2008, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jeep95xj

Your have control arms also right? You can get away with stock uppers even though its not a good idea however you have to change the lowers. Thats not optional

uhh yeah it is "optional"you can go up past 6" with the factory arms, although it would like like crap
man go ahead with the lift...just because your wheels are off center you can stll get an alignment..

half these people only repeat what they hear on this forum and have no real life experience with it

jeep12827 · 12-31-2008, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jeep12827

alright so thats the answer.. no lift yet without trac bar.. thanks guys i appreciate it .. and yet i already have lcas, sway bar disconnects 4-6 inches, t case drop, rear 2 inch shackles, steering stabilizer and now i need coil spacers and trac bar. Thanks everyone

yes i already have adj lowers

**xjfever** · 12-31-2008, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 91xjgawes

uhh yeah it is "optional"you can go up past 6" with the factory arms, although it would like like crap
man go ahead with the lift...just because your wheels are off center you can stll get an alignment..

half these people only repeat what they hear on this forum and have no real life experience with it

Can you post a quick picture of a 6" lifted XJ on stock arms? I would like to see it, but would hate to ride in it.

justanotherjpr · 12-31-2008, 12:55 PM

I ran 6" of lift with a stock track bar, re-drilled. My axle was off center and it drove so/so. You can get away it for a little while, but your tires may wear a little funny.

Stock track bar and torn LCA mount repaired, 6" of lift, short arms.

Pic shows stock track bar, torn mount, LCA angle, and 31" BFG MT at 12psi.

jeep12827 · 12-31-2008, 04:50 PM

ok.. now idk what to do lol i need more opinions please

jeep12827 · 12-31-2008, 11:50 PM

bump to 10

91xjgawes · 01-01-2009, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by xjfever

Can you post a quick picture of a 6" lifted XJ on stock arms? I would like to see it, but would hate to ride in it.

the guy above did

and my ole beater 91 has about 5 1/2 on short arms...ride is horrible to say the least but it does work.