POLL: Which track bar should i get?

[Squatch]

There's two types of brackets. One simply raises the tb, thus moving it some to the side. The other raises it and changes the mounting angle, so it won't bind when rotating the axle to change the pinion angle.

...and therein lies the final piece of info that brings it all together for me. I was unaware of there being two different designs of relocation brackets. One is a single function (raises), while the other is a dual function (raises and changes mounting angle). That right there has cleared up everything for me! Now when I reread @JamesAndTheSahara's post, as well as what @JMT said, it makes complete sense. Thank you all, gentlemen. This was truly a case of "No man left behind", and I appreciate it!

 

[Squatch]

At the low levels of lift that OME gives, it doesn't really matter if you go adjustable or relocate and use stock. I was obsessing over this for a while, but a conversation with Blaine helped me through. The roll center is what changes when you lift, and keep the track bar in the same mounting locations. With a 2 inch lift, my napkin calculations says the roll center will change by less than an 1/8 of an inch...or not very much.

Roll center will help control the tendency of a vehicle to "roll" in a corner. When your roll center gets larger, you feel more body lean in a corner...because the center of gravity has a bigger moment arm (lever) on the roll axis.

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LOL You drew a '69 Chevelle. Awesome! Great info, btw. Thank you!

 

[Mike_H]

LOL You drew a '69 Chevelle. Awesome! Great info, btw. Thank you!

To be fair, that is just a random pic from the internet that described what I was trying to type. Coincidence that it is a Chevelle

 

[Squatch]

To be fair, that is just a random pic from the internet that described what I was trying to type. Coincidence that it is a Chevelle

It's cool. A car guy just appreciates stuff like that. When I see what time it is on a digital clock, I immediately think of engine sizes. 3:27...Chevrolet & Rambler. 4:01...AMC & Buick. Nonsense like that. Just a car guy thing...

 

[Milton]

Good morning, I am sorry to go back to basics. I have a 05 Wrangler Sport Auto, that I got for my wife. I am planing to change the track bar because it has a wobble. When she is driving above 40mph and hit a pump the car just shakes until a full stop, then drives normal. I looked at some forums and everything points to a Track bar. I am not lifting her car so which track bar you would recommend? I saw a couple options Crown, OPR, MOPAR. What would you recommend for stock replacement, direct fit. Also replacing tires from 30 to 31s dont know if it makes a different.

 

[Serbonze]

Before buying a new one, I would put a torque wrench on it and make sure it is torqued to factory specifications.

 

[JMT]

@Milton X2^^ but definitely get new the new 31's. You have DW and it's not going to get fixed with a track bar. It will get better but you will have a shimmy around 40-50mph with the old tires. Then as things wear more, the DW will come back. So, if you get the new tires, as long as they are balanced well, you should be good to go. If you still have a shimmy or DW, then get a new trackbar.

Also, JKS makes a very good trackbar with good joints and good clearance at the differential. Currie is great but some have problems at lower lift heights. Metalcloak is usually looked down on but its what I have and is holding its own for the time being. The problem with it is the heim joint on the frame side. So, JKS if I were you!

 

[Steel City 06]

Does anyone know if the Currie TJS style trackbar can be upgraded to the TJJ style larger end and bolt? I got sent a TJS TJs trackbar and am wondering if I should swap it with a TJJ or install it and replace the end in the future

 

[gg1]

I went with jks and it was overkill for my application. Maybe if you are going to go big time rock crawling a beefier one would be better.

 

[k-huevo]

Does anyone know if the Currie TJS style trackbar can be upgraded to the TJJ style larger end and bolt? I got sent a TJS TJs trackbar and am wondering if I should swap it with a TJJ or install it and replace the end in the future

Yes, it can, although the poly bushing was too rigid for me. I removed the poly bushing halves and installed one these https://www.moog-suspension-parts.com/moog-k7252 . If the axle side mount hole is in good shape for the OE style bolt, enjoy the TJS bar.