Trackbar after SYE, driveshaft, and adjustable control arms

[LATJ]

Need some help...

The situation: I lifted the 2004 TJ SE with OME springs, netting 2.5" lift in the rear. Installed a straight OME trackbar relo bracket at that time using the stock trackbar, it was a real pain getting the TB bolts to line up, had to twist the bar with a pipe wrench.

The problem: Have a vibration at 45-50-ish. I assume a SYE and driveshaft will fix that.

Let's assume I go with a SYE and double-cardan driveshaft to eliminate the vibrations, then I need adjustable top arms to rotate the axle, which is going to put the trackbar into an even greater twist/bind.

Thinking an adjustable trackbar, in the original axle bracket hole (remove the trackbar relo bracket), would be necessary.

Do I have that right? Does the adjustable track bar make sense? Seems like there are angled track bar brackets available, but they are for bigger (3"+) lifts.

 

[Chris]

You ideally want a full set of adjustable control arms, not just the uppers. I mean you can get by with just the uppers, but a full set is a better solution.

If you get adjustable control arms, a SYE, and DC driveshaft, you will want an adjustable track bar and a relocation bracket such as this one:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005TTZSQS/?tag=wranglerorg-20

And:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005TTZOU8/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[LATJ]

Thanks - that's the exact setup I've been looking at.

Its confusing to me because the JKS website says the bracket is for 3-6" of lift. (I have 2.5" lift with the OME springs)

The bar is for 0-6" of lift.

 

[WallyWest]

Did you drop the TC skid?

I had vibes at exactly the same speeds after my OME lift. TC drop fixed it.

I just finished today installing a JKS adjustable track bar to center the axle, and sway bar end links and bushings. Didn't cure all my jitters, but it does feel noticeably better.

The angled track bar brackets are for when you have a SYE. You have to adjust the pinion angle for that, which screws up the angle of the stock track bar mount.