Currie 4 Install progress - Track bar question

[bucketspeed]

Hola,

Wrapping up the rear spring and shock install today. Currie 4" coils and Ranchos, Currie CAs, and a Currie track bar relocation bracket. I wasn't super sure I'd want an adjustable rear track bar until I set the TJ back on it's wheels and could see the difference in the tire protrusion. I'm super neurotic about this kind of stuff, and I know it will bother me unless I get the rear axle centered. I have a welder scheduled to come finish the Currie TB relocation bracket weld to the rear end on Tuesday. But now I'm thinking I should just get the adjustable TB. Seems like a shame after all the work installing that beautiful bracket. It really is pretty.

Is there a way to get the rear axle centered without an adjustable TB? Or should I just spend the money and ditch the bracket, maybe sell it to make a few bucks back?

 

[BuildBreakRepeat]

Hola,

Wrapping up the rear spring and shock install today. Currie 4" coils and Ranchos, Currie CAs, and a Currie track bar relocation bracket. I wasn't super sure I'd want an adjustable rear track bar until I set the TJ back on it's wheels and could see the difference in the tire protrusion. I'm super neurotic about this kind of stuff, and I know it will bother me unless I get the rear axle centered. I have a welder scheduled to come finish the Currie TB relocation bracket weld to the rear end on Tuesday. But now I'm thinking I should just get the adjustable TB. Seems like a shame after all the work installing that beautiful bracket. It really is pretty.

Is there a way to get the rear axle centered without an adjustable TB? Or should I just spend the money and ditch the bracket, maybe sell it to make a few bucks back?

The best way is to use both, the bracket raises the roll center of the Jeep and makes it handle better - and the adjustable bar centers the axle. They are meant to work in combination

 

[Wildman]

Hola,

Wrapping up the rear spring and shock install today. Currie 4" coils and Ranchos, Currie CAs, and a Currie track bar relocation bracket. I wasn't super sure I'd want an adjustable rear track bar until I set the TJ back on it's wheels and could see the difference in the tire protrusion. I'm super neurotic about this kind of stuff, and I know it will bother me unless I get the rear axle centered. I have a welder scheduled to come finish the Currie TB relocation bracket weld to the rear end on Tuesday. But now I'm thinking I should just get the adjustable TB. Seems like a shame after all the work installing that beautiful bracket. It really is pretty.

Is there a way to get the rear axle centered without an adjustable TB? Or should I just spend the money and ditch the bracket, maybe sell it to make a few bucks back?

What trackbar are you looking at using? I have a used JKS trackbar that I just took off my Jeep and don't need it anymore. I'm not real close to you but the offer is there.

https://jksmfg.com/i-8938532-wrangler-tj-1997-2006-adjustable-rear-trackbar.html?ref=category:381057
$100 plus shipping. I'll ship it to you so you can see if it works and then you can pay me if it does.

 

[bucketspeed]

What trackbar are you looking at using? I have a used JKS trackbar that I just took off my Jeep and don't need it anymore. I'm not real close to you but the offer is there.

https://jksmfg.com/i-8938532-wrangler-tj-1997-2006-adjustable-rear-trackbar.html?ref=category:381057
$100 plus shipping. I'll ship it to you so you can see if it works and then you can pay me if it does.

Hey, that would probably work. I'll PM you shortly. Thank you!

 

[Goatman]

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[01TJ-Blues]

Adjustable all day, in my opinion. Do it the correct way, if you take care of your rig, your rig will take care of you.

 

[Jerry Bransford]

Yep go for that used JKS adjustable length track bar. You'd be seriously hating life trying to get that fixed length OE track bar reinstalled.

 

[bucketspeed]

Yep go for that used JKS adjustable length track bar. You'd be seriously hating life trying to get that fixed length OE track bar reinstalled.

Lol! Jerry...Done, done, aaaaaand Done! Wildman is hooking it up this week like a champion...BUT....I already hated life and got the fixed length installed. It was TERRIBLE ...but I do love a challenge. Still working on the lift swap but the rear is "done" and I'm on to the front.

I'll swap out the rear TB before I get it out of the garage. Thanks everyone! I'm back at it removing the drop pitman today.... FML....

 

[BuildBreakRepeat]

Lol! Jerry...Done, done, aaaaaand Done! Wildman is hooking it up this week like a champion...BUT....I already hated life and got the fixed length installed. It was TERRIBLE ...but I do love a challenge. Still working on the lift swap but the rear is "done" and I'm on to the front.

I'll swap out the rear TB before I get it out of the garage. Thanks everyone! I'm back at it removing the drop pitman today.... FML....

It will all be worth it when you’re done

 

[Jerry Bransford]

Lol! Jerry...Done, done, aaaaaand Done! Wildman is hooking it up this week like a champion...BUT....I already hated life and got the fixed length installed. It was TERRIBLE ...but I do love a challenge.

Yeah that's one of the worst jobs on the Jeep I've ever had to do, glad you got 'er done!

 

[gaabbee]

Hola,

Wrapping up the rear spring and shock install today. Currie 4" coils and Ranchos, Currie CAs, and a Currie track bar relocation bracket. I wasn't super sure I'd want an adjustable rear track bar until I set the TJ back on it's wheels and could see the difference in the tire protrusion. I'm super neurotic about this kind of stuff, and I know it will bother me unless I get the rear axle centered. I have a welder scheduled to come finish the Currie TB relocation bracket weld to the rear end on Tuesday. But now I'm thinking I should just get the adjustable TB. Seems like a shame after all the work installing that beautiful bracket. It really is pretty.

Is there a way to get the rear axle centered without an adjustable TB? Or should I just spend the money and ditch the bracket, maybe sell it to make a few bucks back?

I installed my Currie lift back in December and saw the same thing with mine. About 1 or 2 inches off center to the passenger side. Didn't want to spend another $400 on the Currie adjustable one and waited a few weeks. The jeep felt a little weird around corners on the first couple of rides.

Then everything settled. The axle self centered, I'm guessing because the springs settled down a little and now rides great. You may just want to give it a few weeks before doing anything since you already have it all together.