Adjustable track bar recommendations with Mopar 2" lift

[tmac]

The rear clayton track bar also lets you mount that 37 spare under the bed without rubbing according to their site

I was just looking at the front track bar. I may look at rear also.

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[TrainMan]

Rancho is my recommendation

 

[DublF]

Thanks! I will look at the JKS.

The JKS is on sale now at Quadratec. I picked one up today.

https://www.quadratec.com/p/jks-man...justable-track-bar-jeep-wrangler-jl-jksogs123

 

[tmac]

The JKS is on sale now at Quadratec. I picked one up today.

https://www.quadratec.com/p/jks-man...justable-track-bar-jeep-wrangler-jl-jksogs123

Thanks!

 

[AggieJeep]

SteerSmarts on mine with the AEV 2” spacer kit running 37s. I also run the SteerSmarts on my JK. Beefy components and I don’t regret the investment.

 

[dcmdon]

I don't understand the point. If the track bar is at a very flat angle, then the 2" lift will not shift the axel left or right more than a fraction of an inch.

I'd say just drive it.

 

[AggieJeep]

I don't understand the point. If the track bar is at a very flat angle, then the 2" lift will not shift the axel left or right more than a fraction of an inch.

I'd say just drive it.

Is it truly necessary, no. I will say I could easily see the axle was off-center when looking at the truck. I was surprised at how much it pulled the steering wheel off-center after the 2” spacer kit. I re-centered the steering wheel and drove it fine for a few hundred miles before deciding I wa to center the axle and beef up the track bar for the heavier tires and wheels. I’m not really that OCD but the off-center look bugged each time I saw it. The engineer in me felt like I was taking a shortcut. To each, his own.

 

[dcmdon]

Is it truly necessary, no. I will say I could easily see the axle was off-center when looking at the truck. I was surprised at how much it pulled the steering wheel off-center after the 2” spacer kit. I re-centered the steering wheel and drove it fine for a few hundred miles before deciding I wa to center the axle and beef up the track bar for the heavier tires and wheels. I’m not really that OCD but the off-center look bugged each time I saw it. The engineer in me felt like I was taking a shortcut. To each, his own.

I agree with you. If I could see that it was off center I'd have to fix it.

Part of the cost benefit is whether you bought a $250 bar and installed it yourself or paid someone $600 to do it for you. I'd do it myself. So if it looked wonky, I'd spend the $250.

 

[AggieJeep]

I agree with you. If I could see that it was off center I'd have to fix it.

Part of the cost benefit is whether you bought a $250 bar and installed it yourself or paid someone $600 to do it for you. I'd do it myself. So if it looked wonky, I'd spend the $250.

I did mine myself. I splurged on the brand based on previous experience. And, if I’m going to leave more blood and DNA under my jeep, then I’m certainly gonna use good parts to make it worthwhile.

There are several good options out there, I’m no expert. I also will suggest staying away from jam nut designs. I’ve seen those be problematic for others. I added the Synergy brace as well which required more blood and a smashed knuckle.

 

[tmac]

Thanks to everyone for your recommendations and advice! I appreciate it.

 

[XraytecH]

Teraflex front and rear. Best part about both track bars is you can adjust the length without having to drop one end of the track bar.

 

[CerOf]

Teraflex front and rear. Best part about both track bars is you can adjust the length without having to drop one end of the track bar.

Seems there have been a few reports with teraflex front adjustable track bars being noisy. Just based on what I’ve read here, I’d pass on teraflex.

 

[mx5red]

The rear clayton track bar also lets you mount that 37 spare under the bed without rubbing according to their site.

Clayton is ahead of the curve here.
Notable that it depends on tire and psi.
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...e-list-of-tires-that-fit-under-the-bed.24091/

 

[XraytecH]

Seems there have been a few reports with teraflex front adjustable track bars being noisy. Just based on what I’ve read here, I’d pass on teraflex.

Haven't had any issues yet

 

[jc1986]

I went with a synergy front and a teraflex rear relocation bracket.

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