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Installed the MC DEF skid and noticed the rear track bar bolt on the axle clears by less than an inch as shown in the photo. Does anyone know if the axle moves rearward (causing it to rub) at all during articulation or nearly straight up? It seems like the control arms would not allow much movement to the rear but I am not sure.

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Based on that photo it looks like you are about stock height and the axle should not move much. that should clear without an issue.
 

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No issues here, Been offroad a lot now and recently had that DEF skid removed for warranty work. No rubbing or signs of it. But I am running Rock Crawler 3.5 inch springs. I really think you will be fine.
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Thanks for the replies. I have stock rear control arms and Mopar lift. I believe that maybe that bolt location may also rotate slightly (and provide a little more clearance) as the axle goes up.
 
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Just to follow up in case it is helpful to someone, it does clear. The photo (taken from the passenger side) is at very near full flex and as the axle goes up, the clearance actually increases due to rotation of the axle. You were both correct, no problem clearing. Thanks.

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