Strokermjcomanche Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Just exploring my options on a track bar for my truck : 88 swb with OME 2934 coils running about 3.5 inches of lift.... The current adjustable track bar I bought won't work due to the taper not going far enough in the frame bracket for me to thread the castle nut on AND fit the cotterpin in . I've tried the newer frame bracket with the same results ..... I'm open to suggestions to make it work if it's possible . So being that I'm running 3.5 lift I'm looking for one that goes from 3/3.5 inches and up ( not up to 3.5-4.0 inches of lift ) in case I lift it in the future .And I'm looking for one that has a adjustable sleeve so I don't have to unbolt the track bar to adjust it . Other than that I have no requests . So what do you suggest ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 http://www.quadratec.com/products/16007_0009_07.htm Mine was set more than two years ago and remains untouched. I like simplicity, the lack of a sleeve is a non issue for me. As I stated in the other thread, I'm moving mine to the XJ and buying a new one for the MJ in the next couple of months when It comes time for the WJ swap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody4359 Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Iron rock offroad double sheer track bar and new mount is my vote. that's what I habe on mine Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 I want one with a sleeve ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 And I'm looking for one that has a adjustable sleeve so I don't have to unbolt the track bar to adjust it . Everyone's missing this. I use the Teraflex 1743022, advertised for 3"-4" of lift. I'm about 2-1/2" and it's nearly bottomed out. It'll go to 4+ inches easily if you need it. Other pluses is that you don't have to drill out the mounting hole which I didn't want to do, the bushing is available for replacement should you ever need one, and it's super easy to readjust with even incremental changes in lift hight. A minus is that it's expensive now, like double the cost when I bought mine. But it's beefy, well made as all Teraflex products are, and worth the $$ IMO. There's lots of adjustment with the supplied sleeve, and the threads are the same as the HD ZJ track bars. So if you want to go higher a longer sleeve wouldn't be that difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Also, I think the Teraflex track bar is the only one for XJs/MJs that has the turnbuckle. There are several of them made for JKs, but I don't know of any others for our rigs. Do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00OPEUO0I/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1489345365&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=jeep+cherokee+adjustable+track+bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 And here's one w/o the drop bracket which you really don't need or want w. 3" or less lift. I didn't know these existed. https://www.amazon.com/Rough-Country-Forged-Adjustable-0-4-inch/dp/B01MUABAIA/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1489346657&sr=8-18&keywords=jeep+cherokee+adjustable+track+bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 And w/o the drop bracket which you really don't need or want w. 3" or less lift. I didn't know these existed. https://www.amazon.com/Rough-Country-Forged-Adjustable-0-4-inch/dp/B01MUABAIA/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1489346657&sr=8-18&keywords=jeep+cherokee+adjustable+track+bar This is precisely why I chose the JKS. Frame brackets for every one that I looked at at the time either dropped down, or, and. moved forward. Also, I like the factory bracket, it has a bulged pressed in for strength, the aftermarket bracket look weak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 And w/o the drop bracket which you really don't need or want w. 3" or less lift. I didn't know these existed. https://www.amazon.com/Rough-Country-Forged-Adjustable-0-4-inch/dp/B01MUABAIA/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1489346657&sr=8-18&keywords=jeep+cherokee+adjustable+track+bar I don't think the one you linked would work without the bracket because it has a bushing at each end , unless they make an adapter .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 And w/o the drop bracket which you really don't need or want w. 3" or less lift. I didn't know these existed. https://www.amazon.com/Rough-Country-Forged-Adjustable-0-4-inch/dp/B01MUABAIA/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1489346657&sr=8-18&keywords=jeep+cherokee+adjustable+track+bar This is precisely why I chose the JKS. Frame brackets for every one that I looked at at the time either dropped down, or, and. moved forward. Also, I like the factory bracket, it has a bulged pressed in for strength, the aftermarket bracket look weak. Everyone has their preferences, I wanted the sleeve and also seen that the JKS bar required drilling , which I'm not prepared to do. Something that bolts directly on is fine for what I'm using the truck for . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 And w/o the drop bracket which you really don't need or want w. 3" or less lift. I didn't know these existed. https://www.amazon.com/Rough-Country-Forged-Adjustable-0-4-inch/dp/B01MUABAIA/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1489346657&sr=8-18&keywords=jeep+cherokee+adjustable+track+bar I don't think the one you linked would work without the bracket because it has a bushing at each end , unless they make an adapter .. It's for a ZJ rear - just read the fine print. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 And w/o the drop bracket which you really don't need or want w. 3" or less lift. I didn't know these existed. https://www.amazon.com/Rough-Country-Forged-Adjustable-0-4-inch/dp/B01MUABAIA/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1489346657&sr=8-18&keywords=jeep+cherokee+adjustable+track+bar I don't think the one you linked would work without the bracket because it has a bushing at each end , unless they make an adapter .. It's for a ZJ rear - just read the fine print. That explains it then . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Looks like the Teraflex bar is the only one that mounts directly w/o drilling or using a drop bracket, and has the turnbuckle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 Looks like the Teraflex bar is the only one that mounts directly w/o drilling or using a drop bracket, and has the turnbuckle. Ordered , thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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