Which Adjustable Front Track Bar?

[skiyaltr]

I installed the rough country 2.5 inch spacer lift in the front and dynatrac .75 spacers in the rear. Not sure if it matters, but i also have Duratax 35” tires. I am pretty level now and Gladiator looks good. My front axle is shifted about .75 inches to the driver side. The guys at Northridge said that I should probably adjust this out.

What are your thoughts?

if I do adjust it out, which adjustable track bar should I get? Northridge rep recommended the teraflex, but it is $350. The Metalcloak one is $190.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

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[Willys2Gladiator]

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[OMTBiker]

The Teraflex track bar is $290, not $350. I have had a Synergy track bar and now have a Teraflex track bar. No experience with Metalcloak.

The front end felt stiffer with the Synergy but started squeaking at about 200 miles, unfortunately with my OCD and the only suggestion from Synergy was to remove part of the track bar mount on the axle side I replaced it with the Teraflex.

The Teraflex has a softer feel and the track bar ends at the bushing has some play which results in a slight knocking sound. The Teraflex has rubber caps over the bushings which can dislodge resulting in grease coming out, I have already experienced this. You can actually rotate the joints on the ends of the Teraflex which is probably why there is a softer feel and the slight knocking. My assumption would be that Teraflex went with this design to prevent binding within the articulation range but someone else may have the definitive answer. I am sure the Teraflex will require more maintenance as a result of the design and need periodic greasing.

 

[Gren71]

picture for visual reference for members who are not familiar with what you are experiencing.

I have the core 4x4 and LOVE it. Strong, silent, easy to care for. They are also a well known brand for high quality off road parts. That being said I have no intention of going "off roading" with my truck...just towing and other basic truck stuff. I went with the core because I knew it would be the strongest one on the market.

https://www.core4x4.com/product/adjustable-front-track-bar-t3-gladiator-jt-2020-present/

 

[TwistedJeeps]

I ran a rock krawler and fixed my offset. It drives much better and have had zero issues with it.

 

[Willys2Gladiator]

Ordered a Core front seat bar and front lower control arms.
Can someone tell me the formula for how much length to add to the lower control arms for any given height lift?

 

[77badriand]

Went with Rancho from Northridge, was like 150$.
I have the rubicon express with inch half teraflex front spacer. Went with the mopar lower control arms that come with the mopar lift. Its only about quarter inch difference in length but guess all it takes.

 

[kevman65]

I went with the Synergy. No jam nut on the adjustable end to torque. Don't have to remove an end to make an adjustment. It zero's (threaded all the way in) shorter than stock and has a TON of adjustment out.

Synergy uses a collar that is threaded OD and ID with opposite threads. The bar itself has a slit cut in it on each end and a pinch bolt to torque down and lock in adjustment.

Jam nuts are a pain to torque. Most people don't want to buy a crow's foot and fight with getting it torqued. Not to mention with that style, you have to disconnect one end to make adjustments, reattach, measure, detach, adjust, and so on.

 

[Deleted member 30519]

I have the RC track bar. It's been good but the surface rust is ridiculous. Anyone have experience with rubicon express rear track bars? I thought the silver would look pretty cool with my billet silver paint. Looks like they are around $209

 

[Gren71]

I have the RC track bar. It's been good but the surface rust is ridiculous. Anyone have experience with rubicon express rear track bars? I thought the silver would look pretty cool with my billet silver paint. Looks like they are around $209

Core 4x4 makes a rear bar as well

 

[Gren71]

Ordered a Core front seat bar and front lower control arms.
Can someone tell me the formula for how much length to add to the lower control arms for any given height lift?

Not sure of the exact formula but I have a 2in lift. I added the LCAs from the mopar performance 2in lift and it corrected my geometry perfectly.

 

[skiyaltr]

Thank you all for your thoughts and help.

 

[TrainMan]

I have the Rancho. Good price ($150), about 7 pounds heavier than stock. Nice bushings. I also reinforced the bracket with a brace.

 

[GladGranite]

Dittos on the Rancho. Bought it for my Wrangler....carried over to my Gladiator.

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