Front track bars vs relocation bracket

[Bluebeast]

So I see a lot of information about people putting adjustable track bars on the front and relocation brackets on the rear. Is there a disadvantage to just using a relocation bracket on the front track bar so the front and back would match?

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[bmedfo1]

The difference between the front and back is that the front also has a drag link that you want to keep parallel with the track bar. IMO the axle side track bar bracket is best for the rear. In the front the factory track bar is wimpy and can cause wobble with larger tires putting more force on it so its worth replacing even if you did not need to adjust. From personal experience I would not use a track bar bracket unless you are going big with >4" lift and a drag link flip to keep the geometry right.

 

[Bluebeast]

Thanks. I went ahead with the adjustable front track bar up front instead of the bracket. I did opt for the bracket in the back. Will it matter much if I put one in before the other? I have access to a vehicle lift this weekend and every thing for my lift will be here this weekend with the exception of the front track bar. I was thinking of putting it all on using the vehicle lift and then doing the track bar at home later when it shows up. Other than the fron axle being off center would there be any issues?

 

[Arterius2]

Almost all (if not most) front track bar brackets looks like a pain to install. Requires drilling and not compatible with my sway bar disconnect links.

 

[Oletimer]

Thanks. I went ahead with the adjustable front track bar up front instead of the bracket. I did opt for the bracket in the back. Will it matter much if I put one in before the other? I have access to a vehicle lift this weekend and every thing for my lift will be here this weekend with the exception of the front track bar. I was thinking of putting it all on using the vehicle lift and then doing the track bar at home later when it shows up. Other than the fron axle being off center would there be any issues?

No issues do it at your leisure.

 

[SouthCo]

Thanks. I went ahead with the adjustable front track bar up front instead of the bracket. I did opt for the bracket in the back. Will it matter much if I put one in before the other? I have access to a vehicle lift this weekend and every thing for my lift will be here this weekend with the exception of the front track bar. I was thinking of putting it all on using the vehicle lift and then doing the track bar at home later when it shows up. Other than the fron axle being off center would there be any issues?

You should be fine. How much lift? The Mopar 2" lift kit doesn't come with front nor rear adjustable track bars. Doesn't come with drop brackets either and people run it like that.

 

[Bluebeast]

The mopar 2 inch lift. Figured I would need the track bars. I currently have Rubicon suspension on my sport and I can see the axles are ever so slightly off Center so I imagine with the mopar lift they would shift enough to really bother me!

 

[Oletimer]

The mopar 2 inch lift. Figured I would need the track bars. I currently have Rubicon suspension on my sport and I can see the axles are ever so slightly off Center so I imagine with the mopar lift they would shift enough to really bother me!

It will drive much better getting it squared back up. You may consider a bit of toe in at alignment.

 

[Roky]

The mopar 2 inch lift. Figured I would need the track bars. I currently have Rubicon suspension on my sport and I can see the axles are ever so slightly off Center so I imagine with the mopar lift they would shift enough to really bother me!

Check before and after ride height, if you get 3” or more of lift, you’ll also need caster correction. The fixed arms that come with the kit, aren’t long enough.......

 

[bmedfo1]

I lifted mine before adding the adj track bar or bracket axel was way off center but imo an inch or so for the short term won’t hurt anything

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