Adjustable Track bar
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Adjustable Track bar
So as usual, I tried the search function, but I'm limited to using my phone so I don't know if no one has posted this topic before, or if I just couldn't find it.
I'm am getting ready to replace all of my tie rods/ends and I noticed that moog has a track bar for relatively cheap.
1.Would it be beneficial to replace it with everything else?
2. Also, it isn't adjustable, so what are the pros and cons for that?
3. Is an adjustable Track bar recommended over a fixed track bar?
4. If an adjustable one is recommended, how do I know that I have it at the right length when I install it?
As always, thanks for the help!
I'm am getting ready to replace all of my tie rods/ends and I noticed that moog has a track bar for relatively cheap.
1.Would it be beneficial to replace it with everything else?
2. Also, it isn't adjustable, so what are the pros and cons for that?
3. Is an adjustable Track bar recommended over a fixed track bar?
4. If an adjustable one is recommended, how do I know that I have it at the right length when I install it?
As always, thanks for the help!
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So as usual, I tried the search function, but I'm limited to using my phone so I don't know if no one has posted this topic before, or if I just couldn't find it.
I'm am getting ready to replace all of my tie rods/ends and I noticed that moog has a track bar for relatively cheap.
1.Would it be beneficial to replace it with everything else?
2. Also, it isn't adjustable, so what are the pros and cons for that?
3. Is an adjustable Track bar recommended over a fixed track bar?
4. If an adjustable one is recommended, how do I know that I have it at the right length when I install it?
As always, thanks for the help!
I'm am getting ready to replace all of my tie rods/ends and I noticed that moog has a track bar for relatively cheap.
1.Would it be beneficial to replace it with everything else?
2. Also, it isn't adjustable, so what are the pros and cons for that?
3. Is an adjustable Track bar recommended over a fixed track bar?
4. If an adjustable one is recommended, how do I know that I have it at the right length when I install it?
As always, thanks for the help!
2. Pros, as you increase the ride height over stock the arc will move the axle off center. An adjustable track bar allows you to center the axle on lifted vehicles.
3. Pretty much required if your lift has moved the axle off center.
4. Measure.
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The measurement is just to make the axle centered right? Sorry for the dumb questions but this is my first straight axle truck.
I plan on doing either a lift or the spring swap from a superduty, so I guess an adjustable Track bar is in my future!
I plan on doing either a lift or the spring swap from a superduty, so I guess an adjustable Track bar is in my future!
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Just fyi. I had to cut my zone adjustable trac bar to get it short enough to install on my truck even after it was 3 inches higher. If you put on an adjustable with stock springs it would almost certainly need cut to thread in far enough for install. I would hold off installing it until you have your lift in place. I centered my axle with a tape measure from the same spot on the front shock mounts to the outside of the tire on each side. The alignment shop said it was dead on.
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Yes, the goal is to have the axle centered when the vehicle is at ride height.
As 05 posted. Measure from 2 control points on the frame to 2 control points on the axle. Depending on how you parked, the center can or will be lost as soon as you disconnect the track bar. Then again, if your springs have sagged it probably wasn't centers to begin with.
Control point = identical placement on each side.
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Not a dumb question.
Yes, the goal is to have the axle centered when the vehicle is at ride height.
As 05 posted. Measure from 2 control points on the frame to 2 control points on the axle. Depending on how you parked, the center can or will be lost as soon as you disconnect the track bar. Then again, if your springs have sagged it probably wasn't centers to begin with.
Control point = identical placement on each side.
Yes, the goal is to have the axle centered when the vehicle is at ride height.
As 05 posted. Measure from 2 control points on the frame to 2 control points on the axle. Depending on how you parked, the center can or will be lost as soon as you disconnect the track bar. Then again, if your springs have sagged it probably wasn't centers to begin with.
Control point = identical placement on each side.
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