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Old May 5, 2007 | 08:48 PM
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leveling blocks

Is it true any leveling blocks over 2" I will have to change the track bar.
 
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Old May 6, 2007 | 01:07 PM
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Firstly blocks on the front end is a bad idea, under braking the extra torque will warp the leafs and change the caster.

Now with the fabtech kit, it relocates the track bar mount so you reuse the stock. I would hope all of the box kits follow this idea, but I don't know that for sure.
 
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Old May 6, 2007 | 04:41 PM
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I believe he is referring to the coil spring spacers. And most kits come with the track bar relocating bracket if over 2 inches I think.
 
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Old May 6, 2007 | 10:07 PM
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The Roughcountry kits do not, I have the 2.5" full leafspring kit and it did not come with a trackbar relocate bracket.
 
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Old May 6, 2007 | 10:24 PM
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Hpefully you are talking about a coil spring spacer.
You will not have to change the trac bar, or lower it if you raise it only 2 inches.
You will only have to lower the trac bar to stay parallel to the drag link. If the drag link has to be lowered with a drop pitman arm because it is too short to reach, and maintain a proper turning radius, then you must also lower the trac bar to prevent bumpsteer. 2 inches is alright.
 
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