tj front adjustable track bars for 0-3.5", does yours hit or fit? - Page 4

**mudb8** · 03-27-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by HAYSHAKER170

I wonder if it's possible to remove the diff cover and pound a 1/4" clearance dent into it without it hitting the ring gear. Any thoughts? Because other than the clearance issue it looks like a good design, or at least beefier than stock.

could be.. I don't have a d30 laying around but I do have a d44, if I have time I'll pull a cover and put some putty in there to see how much it compresses with the cover bolted back on..

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Originally Posted by MEnginerd

Agreed that it CAN be a limiting factor, but not always. For example, my shocks and springs would work with stock bumpstops***. I have 2" stops for tire clearance issues. I know a lot of guys would say 2" bumpstops + 1.25" BL is more than enough for 33x12.50's on my backspacing, but i've also grazed my fenders flexed out, and 1" bumpstop was definitly not enough.

shocks longer than 22.5" are a limiting factor, they have longer bodies for longer travel, when they bottom out the stock bump stops don't contact axle pad.

I'd like to see/come up a definate solution to track bar problems with your set up using 22.5" shocks an stock bumpstop.. I have an idea now, just need some more input.

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Originally Posted by MEnginerd

I believe an optimized suspension SHOULD use bump stops or snubbers,

exactly..

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Originally Posted by MEnginerd

I also disagree with people who say that 31's fit on a stock jeep. My SE rubbed the fenders with 31's disco'd, and so did my rubicon stock with the MT/Rs (ok they're metric...). Neither one ruined a tire, but there was indisputable signs of contact. I think a lot of people don't fully flex out their rigs. It just has to do with their local terrain, not trying to claim to be more hardcore or anything like that.

-Brent

*** 3/4" bumpstops minimum would be prudent since i technically I added the 3/4" coil spacers to level it out and OME rates it for stock bump stops, not -3/4" although we can't be sure that would actually cause a problem either

my rubi when stock never rubbed any paint on the underside of the fenders with stock mtr's and it was flexed beyond flexed.... IMO rubbing the flares is not a problem.. but thats another subject,

I appreciate your input.

bonesnv · 03-27-2009, 12:34 PM

2" Lift with OME N66/67 shocks with JKS Adjustable and stock differential cover. No rubbage of any kind while connected, have not disconnected since installing it though, so there might be rubbing at that point.

**chadsmeltzer** · 03-27-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mudb8

that's scary!

My guess is it wasn't hitting during daily driving, due to the lift height, but it was if you hit a large bumps or hole. prolly took a beating a few time and finally gave it up

I hope it works for you.. post up your pics after you bomb down a rough road.

I should probably mention when I broke it, I was following a TJ on 42 over a birm, turning. I didn't make it at first and tried again with some throttle and heard a pop. I then noticed the tires weren't turning with the wheel and saw the track bar. (I knew something would break, I was locked with stock steering on 35x15 boggers.)

I will also put some fresh paint on the diff cover so I can see if the JKS one hits.

**mudb8** · 03-27-2009, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bonesnv

2" Lift with OME N66/67 shocks with JKS Adjustable and stock differential cover. No rubbage of any kind while connected, have not disconnected since installing it though, so there might be rubbing at that point.

I'm quite certain they don't rub during atricualtion, just full compression of both springs..

what differential.... d30 or d44?

**Bennettj13** · 03-27-2009, 01:42 PM

Mudb8,

I'll be running the OME HD 2.5" kit with Currie steering and Rock Krawler TB with bracket with a Riddler D30 Diff cover on a HPD30 when I get home. I'll let you know how it turns out. Any suggestions on bump stops with the shocks that come with that kit?

**mudb8** · 03-27-2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennettj13

Mudb8,

I'll be running the OME HD 2.5" kit with Currie steering and Rock Krawler TB with bracket with a Riddler D30 Diff cover on a HPD30 when I get home. I'll let you know how it turns out. Any suggestions on bump stops with the shocks that come with that kit?

the bumpstops will depend on the shock length.. if you have the standard n OME shocks, they don't need any more than stock bumpstops,... if you ordered the n "L" OME shocks, they need 2" bumpstops.
depending on who you ordered it from, like dpg that puts together a hybrid kit and will send the longer shocks depending on you application, needs or want's.

**mudb8** · 03-27-2009, 01:54 PM

I surely hope to hear there is'nt any issues with the rk track bar and relocation bracket....

nriver · 03-27-2009, 02:44 PM

The FT TB frame mount I have does not move the mount forward. I am thinking of modifying it to look like teh clayton mount.

Thinking that was about the only question.

bonesnv · 03-27-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mudb8

I'm quite certain they don't rub during atricualtion, just full compression of both springs..

what differential.... d30 or d44?

D30 front with stock cover. I am fairly positive that with an aftermarket cover it would hit.

**mudb8** · 03-27-2009, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bonesnv

D30 front with stock cover. I am fairly positive that with an aftermarket cover it would hit.

yep that seems to be what we're finding...

jeep2008 · 03-27-2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mudb8

yep that seems to be what we're finding...

i have the stock cover and still hits.

**mudb8** · 03-27-2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by nriver

The FT TB frame mount I have does not move the mount forward. I am thinking of modifying it to look like teh clayton mount.

Thinking that was about the only question.

looking at the pictures the frame mount reaches clear over next to the steering box.... ?

so it has a brace and the track bar is still centered under the factory tre mount?

edit:... ahh, I see, it does bolt on the original and has a brace that reaches over and is drilled bolted through the frame vertically.

**mudb8** · 03-27-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jeep2008

i have the stock cover and still hits.

I think I saw a pic of yours... it hits on the outside edge?

rlk_99 · 03-27-2009, 04:38 PM

Another RE trackbar here and no problems at all. Ive got the RE 3.5 kit.

**mudb8** · 03-27-2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by rlk_99

Another RE trackbar here and no problems at all. Ive got the RE 3.5 kit.

sweet... any idea waht your shock length is