TERAFLEX REAR TRACK BAR AXLE BRACKET KIT

[USMC-SSGT]

2.5” Clayton springs in the front and went with a Core 4x4 adjustable front track bar.
The rear has just the AEV 2” spacer. While not necessary, I want to make sure all due geometry diligence is done.

Have heard great things about this bracket kit and was going to go with this over a full adjustable new rear track bar. I don’t plan to make any big changes to the rear of the truck. Anyone have any experience with this teraflex bracket?

https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/1963600-teraflex-rear-track-bar-axle-bracket-kit-0-6-5in-lift

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[jc1986]

I purchased one for my frankenlift. Same reason you stated. Have not installed yet. I’m looking forward to your thoughts.

 

[USMC-SSGT]

I purchased one for my frankenlift. Same reason you stated. Have not installed yet. I’m looking forward to your thoughts.

Will do. Ended up ordering it as I don’t need all the extra benefits that a fully adjustable rear track bar replacement adds. What I’ve seen looks like it’ll do exactly what I need. Wanted to post here since this is one of a few sources I actually trust and odds are someone has experience or thoughts.

On the front end, while not required I still went with the longer mopar LCAs and an adjustable front track bar since the Clayton 2.5”springs ens up closer to 3.5”. What brought the rear thoughts about is it’s going in for longer shocks (ditching the extensions) and an alignment. Would hate to add this bracket after the fact and then bring it in again.

 

[USMC-SSGT]

Just me? Guess I’ll have to be a pioneer of the rear bracket.
Will report back once installed and be a beacon of hope for those who follow in my experimental shoes.

 

[Lynn_F]

Any news on this? I'm looking to get one and would like to hear some real world feedback.

 

[USMC-SSGT]

Any news on this? I'm looking to get one and would like to hear some real world feedback.

Been busy, sorry. I have it now and will likely be putting it in Tuesday. It’s heavy and very well made is all I can report for now. Videos all look straight forward. Will report back later in the week. First is Core 4x4 adjustable front track bar, 4 new lifted shocks, Clayton front springs…all in the time between my kids get on the bus Tuesday and then get home.

 

[Alanscott_1]

I ordered the same bracket, just haven’t had time to install it. Looks well made though.

 

[USMC-SSGT]

Finally put it on today. Was a really quick project and I already had tires pulled for shock change. Watch their video, although it’s not necessary. Instructions are clear and concise. Leave everything as loose as you can until you’re able to get all the necessary bolts started. It came with all its own rugged hardware which was better quality than the OEM. Simple, rock solid, did what I needed it to do. With that being said…I’d likely just buy a new track bar next time because it’s a little bit more $$ and looks cool. This is for the consumer who buys front LCA brackets vs new adjustable LCAs. All are awesome options, one is just a few bucks cheaper and a different way to get the same result.

 

[bakobobby]

Ah I am putting this on as part of my ST4 kit. Have to make it integrate with my artec rear truss. Think it should be ok with a bit of work any thoughts?

 

[USMC-SSGT]

Ah I am putting this on as part of my ST4 kit. Have to make it integrate with my artec rear truss. Think it should be ok with a bit of work any thoughts?

That’s a tough call. The area it clamps to on the axle needs to be completely clear. Same for above it for the full space the bracket takes up.

 

[stil2low]

Ah I am putting this on as part of my ST4 kit. Have to make it integrate with my artec rear truss. Think it should be ok with a bit of work any thoughts?

The Rock Krawler bracket will work a lot better with the truss than the Teraflex
I’ve got a Teraflex one in the mail as a temporary till I triangulate the rear.

also the rear bracket is to improve roll center, this is why majority of kits you see for wranglers come with a rear track bar bracket. Raising the roll center greatly improves the on road feel, don’t get that head bobble effect from running just an adjustable bar in the stock location

 

[bakobobby]

The Rock Krawler bracket will work a lot better with the truss than the Teraflex
I’ve got a Teraflex one in the mail as a temporary till I triangulate the rear.

also the rear bracket is to improve roll center, this is why majority of kits you see for wranglers come with a rear track bar bracket. Raising the roll center greatly improves the on road feel, don’t get that head bobble effect from running just an adjustable bar in the stock location

It does look like it would work better. I got this bracket as part of a kit. I'm going to see if I can get it to work (and save myself a bit of $$$). Worst case scenario I'll have to buy the rock krawler bracket and maybe another rear truss if I mess it up too much trying to make it work.

 

[RodRecket]

The Rock Krawler bracket will work a lot better with the truss than the Teraflex
I’ve got a Teraflex one in the mail as a temporary till I triangulate the rear.

also the rear bracket is to improve roll center, this is why majority of kits you see for wranglers come with a rear track bar bracket. Raising the roll center greatly improves the on road feel, don’t get that head bobble effect from running just an adjustable bar in the stock location

Would there be an advantage to running an adjustable RTB and the relocation bracket then? I have a rear track bar dialed in to center the rear but thought about the relocation bracket in addition to raise the roll center. I wasn't a huge believer in relocation brackets until I added AEV geo correction brackets for the front control arms on my 2" mopar lift. Made a big difference in ride.

 

[stil2low]

Would there be an advantage to running an adjustable RTB and the relocation bracket then? I have a rear track bar dialed in to center the rear but thought about the relocation bracket in addition to raise the roll center. I wasn't a huge believer in relocation brackets until I added AEV geo correction brackets for the front control arms on my 2" mopar lift. Made a big difference in ride.

Yes! That is the best way to go in a 5 link set up. You improve your roll center while keeping the rear axle completely centered at ride height and with it being a stronger bar you won’t have the harmonics you get with the stock track bars

The geo brackets are great for improving daily driving feel, only down side is the slight loss in ground clearance
I like to use pushing a dolly/hand cart for example of how these improve ride. Obviously as you lift your axle is lower relative to the frame, so think of pushing a dolly at 45 degrees and hitting a bump. As the dolly bounces up, a lot of the jar is sent through the handle into your arms. Now drop the handle to say 20 degrees and hit the same bump. The jar will be a lot less as it will just bounce upwards and not send it through the handle. The geo brackets get your control arms back to almost a stock angle, allowing the bumps to be soaked up through the coil and shock and not transferred through the arms into the frame

 

[RodRecket]

Yes! That is the best way to go in a 5 link set up. You improve your roll center while keeping the rear axle completely centered at ride height and with it being a stronger bar you won’t have the harmonics you get with the stock track bars

The geo brackets are great for improving daily driving feel, only down side is the slight loss in ground clearance
I like to use pushing a dolly/hand cart for example of how these improve ride. Obviously as you lift your axle is lower relative to the frame, so think of pushing a dolly at 45 degrees and hitting a bump. As the dolly bounces up, a lot of the jar is sent through the handle into your arms. Now drop the handle to say 20 degrees and hit the same bump. The jar will be a lot less as it will just bounce upwards and not send it through the handle. The geo brackets get your control arms back to almost a stock angle, allowing the bumps to be soaked up through the coil and shock and not transferred through the arms into the frame

Great example. That confirms what I was thinking. Thanks for the reply!

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