JKS Trackbar question

[m3reno]

I just purchased a JKS track bar and was going to have it installed. Reason for the purchase was to get slightly better handling on the highway. If I install this track bar will it create undo stress on other parts such as ball joints since it's stiffer than the OEM. My vehicle is a 22 Sport Altitude stock height.

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[Hucke_250]

An upgraded track bar should not cause any issues. Many members have upgraded the track bar prior to getting a lift. Just make sure it has a minimum length that can be used on a stock height JLU.

 

[Fonzilla85]

To answer your question, no. I’ve been running the JKS trackbar for a while now and have had zero issues. Also, “slightly better handling” is subjective, so be specific with what your are experiencing and what you are trying to accomplish.

 

[m3reno]

The jeep wanders slightly on the highway which makes driving somewhat of a chore. I adjusted the steering box (cast iron) and it helped but it's still a pain to track straight, in other words there is a constent input needed from the steering wheel.

 

[Fonzilla85]

Two suggestions I recommend, and if you’ve already done these then disregard. 1. Check you alignment. 2. Check your air pressure. Best of luck.

 

[Wabujitsu]

The jeep wanders slightly on the highway which makes driving somewhat of a chore. I adjusted the steering box (cast iron) and it helped but it's still a pain to track straight, in other words there is a constent input needed from the steering wheel.

Sal, that sounds like a normal JL ? Are you running mud tires? That may accentuate the situation. At a minimum, with MTs you have to hold towards the crown of the road. It is normal.

 

[m3reno]

I adjusted the tire preassure already and had an alignment. It drives pretty good but a slight wander, that's why I asked about the track bar, if it would tighten it up a bit more. The tires are stock bridgestone duellers. My 2018 drove perfectly but my tires were Michelins

 

[Roky]

I adjusted the tire preassure already and had an alignment. It drives pretty good but a slight wander, that's why I asked about the track bar, if it would tighten it up a bit more. The tires are stock bridgestone duellers. My 2018 drove perfectly but my tires were Michelins

Get some Mopar lift lcas and put them on… they’ll make a difference…..they look exactly like stock so no worries about voiding warranty… techs can’t tell the difference unless they look up serial number, and what tech is ever gonna do that…?

 

[Bandit59]

The jeep wanders slightly on the highway which makes driving somewhat of a chore. I adjusted the steering box (cast iron) and it helped but it's still a pain to track straight, in other words there is a constent input needed from the steering wheel.

If they could incorporate a rack and pinion it would tighten up the steering

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