Rear track bar question

Gunnison · 12-11-2007, 12:10 PM

I am in the process of ordering my RE SA SF 4.5 lift this week. I am looking at the following options.
1) swap out the 4.5 springs for the 3.5 springs to run 33s
2) up-grade to adjustable lower arms both front and rear.
3) Adjustable rear track bar???

Regarding the rear track bar....the kit comes standard with a reloaction bracket or I can upgrade to the adjustabe rear trackbar for about $160.

1) Will the relocation bracket re-center the axle from side to side? If so there should be no real need for the adjustable track bar, right?
2) If I opt for the adjustable rear track bar do I still need to use the relocation bracket.

What is your opinion of relocation or new track bar?

I want to place the order today!

**Benderff** · 12-11-2007, 12:21 PM

If you ever plan on doing an SYE ( which I always think is a good idea. It was the best money I have spent) I'd say get the track bar. Plus I believe the bracket is for 3.5 of lift. If you do the 4.5 your axle will be off a little. Not much, but if you can afford it go for it. I Have an RE rear bar and did not need a bracket. Hope that helps.

Gunnison · 12-11-2007, 02:38 PM

Bump. Anyone else?

**Jerry Bransford** · 12-11-2007, 02:53 PM

Yep, go for the adjustable length trackbar. It'll place less stress on the trackbar mount since any bracket installed increases leverage against the OE trackbar mount which has been known to tear away from where it is welded to the axle housing.

Plus the adjustable length trackbar can be used without modification or any other special brackets being needed if you install a SYE kit and CV driveshaft which changes the trackbar mounting bracket's angle substantially.

Jeepin' Rock Cl · 12-11-2007, 03:39 PM

Plus the adjustable trackbar travels thru the suspension cycle easier than the stock one (stock has two rubber bushings, adjustable has one rubber and one heim(?) joint.

Gunnison · 12-11-2007, 05:32 PM

Thanks for the input, I placed my order today with Jason at Red Rocks 4x4 for the RE SA SF 4.5 with 3.5 springs, RE monotubes, all adjustable arms and an adjustable rear track bar.

I pick up my Poison Spider Customs Rocker Knockers with tube on Friday.

I am waiting for Nth degree (AEV) to re introduce the tummy tucker.

Dang, this crap is expensive!