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Old May 3, 2021 | 08:25 AM
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Adjustable Track Bar Question

I’m looking at an adjustable track bar, probably a PMF or ReadyLift. From what I understand the PMF can’t be adjusted when installed.

I’ve looked online but it’s not clear to me how does one centre the axle under the truck if the track bar can’t be adjusted when it’s in place?

I have a 1 inch level and DS tire is about 1.5 further out from the frame than PS tire.
 
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Old May 3, 2021 | 08:58 AM
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Buy the ICON. I have had it on 16 Ford trucks from '06-'20. Worth every penny. East to adjust on the truck. Has a heim joint too. Very solid.
 
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Originally Posted by jiggadog

I’ve looked online but it’s not clear to me how does one centre the axle under the truck if the track bar can’t be adjusted when it’s in place?
Some companies will give you a target measurement to go by based on your lift. Otherwise it might be some trial and error till you get it right. Remove(one end) adjust, reinstall and check. Repeat until good.
 
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I have a PMF drag link but the track bar is BD Diesel and I pressed out the OEM installed ball joint and pressed in a ball joint from Kryptonite that is greaseable. The whole idea of an adjustable track bar is so it can be adjusted while on the truck. If the PMF can't be adjusted on the truck, there are other options that may work better for you.
 
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