Why do I need a longer Track Bar?
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In this video I'll quickly explain why you'll need a longer or adjustable track bar when you lift your vehicle more than 3 inches. In the next video we'll get on with installing the track bar.
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Great video showing with drawings the very basics of what a trac bar does. Loving jeeps but not being a shop junkie yet, this increased my knowledge.
Buying a lift kit for my f250 and the kit had a track bar option. Had no idea what that was so I did a google search and this video came up. Thanks, this was exactly what I needed and since it's an 8" lift I now know I should get it.
Thank you, nobody could explain this to me clearly. This was perfect...crystal clear. Thanks.
Your older videos are the best
I like your videos man. I don't even have a jeep, I have the 80's 4Runner. Some stuff still applies and that's cool.
i havent but I got a bender recently and this is on the list of to-do's
Matt, your videos are very informational. I hope you keep making them. Your doing a great job bro. A suggestion for the zombie jeep, have you ever made your own Safari Rack for uptop on a XJ?
Matt, Most other countries (Uk, Australia, etc) refer to the track bar as the "panhard bar". Might want to add that into your tags/title/description to capture the audiences around the world.
Jeep On!
Thank you very simple but great explanation.
Simple and to the point. Thank you.
Just Subscribed! Where has your channel been all my life? :) Thx Bro!!!
Nice video. for about 3in lifts if your on a budget you can re-drill the lower mounting hole over about 3/4in to compensate for the lift. I was doing this until I just upgraded to a ironman double sheer trackbar, big diffrence
Love your video's!
thanks for the tip
Why are people giving thumbs down ? . I feel I have a better basic understanding of what a track bar does now
great stuff matt. after installing the lift kit, i notice my left side rear tire is sticking out more then the other side.. i hear you talk about how to adjust a track bar on the next video.I can't find that video, please send me a link.
Thanks for great vids.
I've replaced every tie rod end except the longest one. It's tight and has no feel or look of play. Added adjustable track bar and about to add a drop pitman arm to get my angles a little closer to stock. I'm truly at a loss on my jeep.
Best explain ever!
Some body got a rustys track bar did you get the track bar combo with the drop bracket and brace i just got that and the steering box brace thanks to you and your you tube channel is the reason i am in this mess to begin with and i always wanted to do an xj but either way thanks Matt
I have not put a lift on my zj but I did a hub bearing and both upper/lower ball joints on driver side only.the jeep drives straight and steering wheel is also straight.i just know it looks like front shifted to passengers side.
Thanks for any/all help
thanks for the video
Whats the difference between an adjustable one and the stock one that some companies have you move over 1/2 an inch?
i put 2.5 in lift my wheels stick out 1/2 to 3/4 inch on drivers side my local shop told told me this is ok to leave it it wont hurt it is this correct my lift came with relocation bracket for the rear
Can you use a relocation bracket or do you recommend just getting an aftermarket track bar?
I’m having this issue now with my Ford F250 that I just bought it comes with the snow plow package and I’m realizing is it bringing my axle over by 1 inch I just got done ordering an adjustable track bar. Come to find a Ford parts for same track bar on the 250s 350s and 450s and the same part number which means it’s the same size I don’t know why they would do this maybe It’s easier for them when it comes to the assembly line
Installed new springs and my track bar shrank... Wish I would have known before install.
Can a track bar that isent set to the right length possibly cause death wobble ?
ok here is one do i need to just disconnect the pcm and ecm and disconnecte the battery or do i need to completely remove them from the zj when i weld on the jeep
I just replaced my spring coils which added 1” lift and now the front axel is about 1” shift to the driver side. Several comments below mention that 1” to 2” lift wont make a difference. I even installed a new track bar with same results. Do you guys think that i still need to install this adjustable track a bar? (By the way nothing its bend in the suspension)
with a 3.5" lifted grand cherokee, will the axle being off center cause death wobble when hitting a big bump at highway speed? i bought an adjustable one but it is a tad too long. by a tad i mean the axle is now an inch or so further to the passenger than center.
Jason, I'm looking at a JKS adj track bar for my Wrangler before I install my 2.5 OME kit. Realistically, is it possible for me to get a way with out it for a few weeks?
Nice vest!
You must be new to the bleepinjeep channel:)
does longer track bar different for 3", 4" and 6" ?,
if I am using adjustable track bar what length I need to set if I am using lift kit ?.
how do I know my uni body is center to my axle do you have video to measure the body alignment to axle ?
i need help centering my rear trac bar i have about a half inch of clearance on passanger side and 3 inches of clearance on driver side im talking left to right clearance on the coil spring from the tire at ride height i have adjusted it all the way short it is still way off making it longer only makes it worse any suggestions?
Did wheel spacers no left yet and right rear tire clearly out further than left.
Think this is track bar issue??
(Everything still stock )
I just got my jeep TJ 5’’ lift do i need to replace rear and front or just the front ?
Can lifting my XJ 3" but keeping the original track bar cause it to lean to right?
Matt what about lower control arms and the proper length? I did a 3" lift and got a set of lca's with the kit just haven't installed yet. It seems my front differential is tilted forward like the lca's are not long enough. Common problem? I will install the new ones this week anyhow
Nice video👍 I have a 96 xj 2door and just fitted the rubicon 3,5 superflex, also fitted a skyjacker track bar bracket, but im having issues whit the front coils rubbing the track bar mount on the driver side and also seems like its rubbing the "frame" on passenger side. Also rubbing the bumpstops. Seems like the springs are almost to wide to fit propperly as its tuching both inner sides when flexing?? Help? 😀
Sounds like you need to buy the same brand of suspension components
yep, LCA's are going to get changed out... eventually
Perfect
now reading some of the comments i guess some people did need track bar basics
I know it was 7 years ago but why'd you have a tactical vest on ?
After market bumper bolt is hitting my track bar how can I fix this?
If I am lifting my Jeep WJ 3-inch coil spring lift plus longer shocks longer sway bar links how much longer do I need to make my adjustable front track bar?
Till the axle is centered
What if my tire is sticking out more on my passenger side?
So I'm looking into getting a 3.5 inch lift on my 1998 grand cherokee do I have to get a adjustable track bar? Or can I just get a longer one? If I can just buy a longer one how do I know what size to buy? Thanks! Great vid
JD Zapp not sure on the grand but the XJ 3" is about the max you can go before getting a longer trackbar. If your'e getting a new one just get an adjustable one.
Best part of this video is seeing him wear a tac vest and AR Pistol strapped to his back. Lololol. I’m pro 2nd and love my AR’s. Just thought it was silly. Good video though
When should change the links?
I Just installed a 2" lift on my JK, All was smooth until the rear track bar.... its about 3/4 to 1" off from the rear axel mount hole. DO, I just lean into the right side since it has some play? looks like I need another helper for this one. I cant do it alone!!
Its a 2007 JK 33" tires, 16" Rims, 2 inch lift plus the stock insulators. New shocks were installed for the lift also....
Did you try a ratchet strap? Mine was off by a 1/4 inch and it took be about 10 minutes. Hard part was crawling on the ground; but, other than that, it was straight forward. Bolt went right in on the first try, with out a hammer.
which brand is best for track bar?
You dont have to add a new track bar. it could be fitted with a 'track bar bracket.
My kit has both adjustable and a really beefy bracket. My track bar is nearly flat despite a lift. Rides like a dream
Hey I have a yj with 5 inches of lift. The 4 inch suspensions came with relocation braces for the track bar but I just added a 1.25 boomerang shackle lift. I think it may have changed the angle of the track bar. Would buying a longer track bar help? I've also heard things about removing them off yjs.
I can't really find anywhere that does sell yj adjustable track bars.
I've got a 1995 YJ and I am thinking about removing my rear track bar for better articulation. I made sure to replace my rear centering pins and U-Bolts first. I think I'll keep the front to avoid death wobble...
Yjs dont need track bars...at all....leaf sprung
Hi Matt, do I need an adjustable track bar if I am running 235 x 75 x 15's on my all stock 89 XJ ? Thanks in advance sir.
Stock XJ tires are 225/75/15.. so, just going up in tire size will not require a longer/adjustable track bar.. only needed if lifting the suspension. I just got done with a 3 inch lift on my XJ and the entire axle shifted a good 2-3 inches to the driver side. This is due to the track bar still being the factory length. The longer/adjustable track bar is needed to re-center the axle under the jeep.
@@ryanellis5902 Thank u sir .
@@dawoodk103 my pleasure, glad to be of some help!
@@ryanellis5902 Sir, I have my 89 xj 4x4 all stock, I replaced almost everything on the front end except for the 2 hubs, running 205 75 15 now because I bought em very cheap, it's pulling to the right even though I took it for front alignment twice, and every time I turn far left my left wheel seems to hop and jump slightly, can't find any 4 wheel dive specialist here in Los Angeles, there is one fellow who charged me 125 just to look at it and gave me an estimate of 3k to replace some parts. Your technical advise is appreciated.
I was told by a shop that my jk doesn't need a drop pitman arm and it should be changed to a factory one. I have a 2.5" teraflex lift and oem trac bar. Are they just trying to sell me parts or is this true?
4 inches or more for pitman and 3 inches or more for track bar.
this was to simple theres alot more that goes into track bar setup like the angle and length compaired the the drag link i learned the expensive way. i have this same rustys track bar for sale 4.5 to 8 inch lift $150 if anyone wants it. its not a bad setup for 4.5 lift wouldnt recamend going biger with stock track bar mount on the axle it has to be relocated
I would of just spent the extra on a double shear track bar. So much more reliable, stronger, no tie rod ends going bad, and more flex then a regular tie rod track bar. Still good, informative, video though.
Video was simple and to the point....Vest was WAY weird......
When should i change the links?*
I have a 97 gc limited v8 and noticed that my front axle is more to the passenger side.i can't see why any help?
Jason Hawkins if you've lifted it you'll need a longer track bar.
I bent the hell out of my track bar and upper control arm on my zj is it still drivable
Depends if you don't mind wearing out your tires a lot.
could this be contributing to my jeep leaning to the passenger side since my axle is about 3 inches off to the drivers side?
maybe slightly by moving the springs but probably not by much
It has a 3.5 inch lift and the previous owner never put an adjustable track bar on so I will get one and try to center the axle and hopefully lose that passeneger side lean. It only leans about an inch to the passenger side but its enough to notice
it matters not
What if I my jeep gets a 2" lift? Do I still need a track bar?
MANUEL J LA TORRE-POUEYMIROU no you should be fine around 3" is where you need a longer trackbar
as soon as you can afford it.
not for this jeep, I have that on my green one. haha, thank you!
This is true. So what is it??
do i need a longer rear tack bar for a 4 inch lift?
Yes
Is a track bar needed on leaf springs?
No
Can a trackbar cause my xj to lean to the driver side?
No
what are you wearing and why? Looks like Navy SEAL kit
😂
Why are you wearing a molly vest? lol
David Huval y not, lol
Never know who's going to walk in. Always be ready
"You're a weird guy Ace...reeeal weird."
haha, wont be long and youll have a jeep
Never mind the video, why are you gear queered out? Had to stop watching