leveling + track bar question
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leveling + track bar question
I've got my first super duty, 2017 f250.... I'm looking to level and do 35s. I've heard that without a track bar relocation bracket it will ride like crap, then i hear that its fine???
My question is rather than spending the $ on the expensive kit that includes the bracket, am I able to piece together something like a body armor kit ($120) + a BDS track bar bracket ($150)?? Rather than $450 for a readylift kit.
Pro comp claims you dont need it with their leveling kit... idk why they say that. You'd think they would want to sell you their bracket. So is it necessary afterall?
My question is rather than spending the $ on the expensive kit that includes the bracket, am I able to piece together something like a body armor kit ($120) + a BDS track bar bracket ($150)?? Rather than $450 for a readylift kit.
Pro comp claims you dont need it with their leveling kit... idk why they say that. You'd think they would want to sell you their bracket. So is it necessary afterall?
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I just got the Readylift kit installed on mine last friday with relocation bracket and then went right out and installed new wheels and 35's. I have to say that it rides about as close to stock as I could hope for. I did as much research as I could before making my decision. I saw where most people chose the kits with the bracket. I also saw/ read that some people chose not to and those people ended up with a lot of issues, and I read or saw very few people say they didnt use it and they had no issues what so ever. I think it will also depend on how high you go up. If your only going up an inch it probably wont matter. If your going to do the 2.5" or larger I would definitely suggest you use it. Better to spend a little more now than a lot more later. Just my .02
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The bracket has very little to do with ride quality. You want that bar to be as close to the stock geometry as possible. An adjustable bar will lengthen it, but it will not correct the geometry. They make up for this with better joints/heims, etc. If you are airing your truck out in the desert you probably want a more stout adjustable bar. If you are like 99% of the lifted trucks out there a bracket will suit you better and for less cost.
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Here's the tip of the day, Amazon!
Under warehouse deals...Used track bar bracket.. that's where i got mine... damaged box...132.00 free shipping Just checked they have one...Readylift wants 229.00
Thank me later!!
Under warehouse deals...Used track bar bracket.. that's where i got mine... damaged box...132.00 free shipping Just checked they have one...Readylift wants 229.00
Thank me later!!
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Did you try adjusting shorter/longer to see if it helped with bump steer? I have the Carli, and feel that you're right. I put the OEM pitman arm and track bar bracket back on to install the Carli, but it feels like I get more bump steer. I'll play with it for a while, but if making it shorter/longer doesn't remove the bump steer I'll go back to the drop downs.
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Did you try adjusting shorter/longer to see if it helped with bump steer? I have the Carli, and feel that you're right. I put the OEM pitman arm and track bar bracket back on to install the Carli, but it feels like I get more bump steer. I'll play with it for a while, but if making it shorter/longer doesn't remove the bump steer I'll go back to the drop downs.
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how do you get to warehouse deals? link?
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Thx for the info. I always forget about the amazon warehouse thing.. anyways I somehow found a pro comp bracket and level kit on amazon. $90 and some change each. So $180 out the door. I couldn’t hesitate at that price and snagged them.
Not sure whats going to show up in the box tomorrow but we’ll find out then! At that price I’m only 50% confident I’m going to get the right stuff. lol.
Now to pick out some wherls and tires.. the fun part!
Not sure whats going to show up in the box tomorrow but we’ll find out then! At that price I’m only 50% confident I’m going to get the right stuff. lol.
Now to pick out some wherls and tires.. the fun part!
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I've got my first super duty, 2017 f250.... I'm looking to level and do 35s. I've heard that without a track bar relocation bracket it will ride like crap, then i hear that its fine???
My question is rather than spending the $ on the expensive kit that includes the bracket, am I able to piece together something like a body armor kit ($120) + a BDS track bar bracket ($150)?? Rather than $450 for a readylift kit.
Pro comp claims you dont need it with their leveling kit... idk why they say that. You'd think they would want to sell you their bracket. So is it necessary afterall?
My question is rather than spending the $ on the expensive kit that includes the bracket, am I able to piece together something like a body armor kit ($120) + a BDS track bar bracket ($150)?? Rather than $450 for a readylift kit.
Pro comp claims you dont need it with their leveling kit... idk why they say that. You'd think they would want to sell you their bracket. So is it necessary afterall?