Trackbar

mattb · Sep 19, 2003

I'm about to replace the trackbar on my '96 cherokee. I'm looking for an adjustable one since I've got a 3.5" of lift. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm leaning towards Rusty's Offroad since that's where my lift is from.

Also i need to replace my motor mounts (driver side is destroyed.) should I just go stock or are the MORE mounts and others really better?

Thanks,

Matt

CharlesS · Sep 19, 2003

Go with ORGS or RE adjustable tracbar. Don't waste your $$$ on the Rusty's tracbar.
Depending upon what your wallet has in it.... you can either replace the motor mounts with stock for about $20 ea or go with the MORE for about $125 for the set. The high durometer rubber ones by MORE will far outlast the factory mounts, but also transmit some motor noise through the uni-frame.

Ronbo · Sep 20, 2003

I'd skip Rusty's and the RE1600 trackbar with your 3" lift. The ORGS bar is the only of the three that correctly bends around the differential. I had Rusty's bar with his soft coil springs, and smacked my diff under compression even on the street. After comparing the RE1600 trackbar, it would be no different IMO.
ORGS. $.02

vintagespeed · Sep 20, 2003

I'll third the ORGS recommendation, my ORGS TB was awesome. I built my new one after their design. Do a search on "Rusty's broken trackbar" and you'll probably find enough to turn your stomach.

Cheap ISNT good when your LIFE is on the line.

OT · Sep 20, 2003

I agree with Ronbo in that my RE trackbar's nut smacked the diff cover for awhile, but just barely and only at almost full compression. But now there's just a worn spot on the surface of the cover and I'm not so sure it still causes any damage.

fire325 · Sep 20, 2003

While on the subject of trackbars....Would it be possible and safe to modify the trackbar where it attaches to the axle housing by using a modification where you can disconnect your trackbar before hitting the trail??? Just wondering. NAXJA

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Slip Kid · Sep 20, 2003

I have Rusty's tracbar, and it does hit the diff cover. His motor mounts are great though, I'd reccomend them.

Robertb · Sep 20, 2003

I'm surprise no one has mentioned the JKS adjustable trackbar. It's great. Check it out on the link below.

xj92 · Sep 20, 2003

For lifts under 4 inches the Teraflex track bar is great. It's bent around the diff and doesn't have to have one end removed to adjust the length. I've had mine for 2 years so far without a problem.

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