Front & Rear trackbars after lift?
10-21-2003, 10:21 AM
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Re: Front & Rear trackbars after lift?
That's because you have leaf springs. You can get away without a track bar
with leaf springs because the shape of the leafs provides considerable
resistance to lateral movement. The coil springs in the TJ provide
flexibility and ride quality, but no resistance to lateral movement. You
can't drive a TJ without track bars.
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98 TJ SE
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"MudPuppy1976 <"moc.rr.pacyn"@67lamina" <--BACKWARDS> wrote in message
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>
>
> GzrGlide wrote:
> > So i was wondering........
> > I always hear of people movingthe trackbar attachment point on the back
> > of a lifted TJ. What about the front?
> >
> > Since we're on the topic of track bars, what do you guys recommend for
> > adjustable track bars?
> >
> > Mike
> > 98 TJ SE
> >
> quadratec.com sells one for the front, i don't know if it works on the
> rear. BTW, when i lifted my yj, i didn't think about the track bars, and
> th rear one just snapped off the mount on the axle. i just removed the
> trackbar altogether in the rear, and i havn't noticed any problems
> except some really great articulation in the rear axle WHEE!
>
> --
> Ben Jerew
> ASE Master Technician
> New Country Lexus of Latham, NY
> Amateur Off-Roader
>
with leaf springs because the shape of the leafs provides considerable
resistance to lateral movement. The coil springs in the TJ provide
flexibility and ride quality, but no resistance to lateral movement. You
can't drive a TJ without track bars.
--
Jim
--
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
"MudPuppy1976 <"moc.rr.pacyn"@67lamina" <--BACKWARDS> wrote in message
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>
>
> GzrGlide wrote:
> > So i was wondering........
> > I always hear of people movingthe trackbar attachment point on the back
> > of a lifted TJ. What about the front?
> >
> > Since we're on the topic of track bars, what do you guys recommend for
> > adjustable track bars?
> >
> > Mike
> > 98 TJ SE
> >
> quadratec.com sells one for the front, i don't know if it works on the
> rear. BTW, when i lifted my yj, i didn't think about the track bars, and
> th rear one just snapped off the mount on the axle. i just removed the
> trackbar altogether in the rear, and i havn't noticed any problems
> except some really great articulation in the rear axle WHEE!
>
> --
> Ben Jerew
> ASE Master Technician
> New Country Lexus of Latham, NY
> Amateur Off-Roader
>
10-21-2003, 10:21 AM
#12
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Re: Front & Rear trackbars after lift?
That's because you have leaf springs. You can get away without a track bar
with leaf springs because the shape of the leafs provides considerable
resistance to lateral movement. The coil springs in the TJ provide
flexibility and ride quality, but no resistance to lateral movement. You
can't drive a TJ without track bars.
--
Jim
--
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
"MudPuppy1976 <"moc.rr.pacyn"@67lamina" <--BACKWARDS> wrote in message
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>
>
> GzrGlide wrote:
> > So i was wondering........
> > I always hear of people movingthe trackbar attachment point on the back
> > of a lifted TJ. What about the front?
> >
> > Since we're on the topic of track bars, what do you guys recommend for
> > adjustable track bars?
> >
> > Mike
> > 98 TJ SE
> >
> quadratec.com sells one for the front, i don't know if it works on the
> rear. BTW, when i lifted my yj, i didn't think about the track bars, and
> th rear one just snapped off the mount on the axle. i just removed the
> trackbar altogether in the rear, and i havn't noticed any problems
> except some really great articulation in the rear axle WHEE!
>
> --
> Ben Jerew
> ASE Master Technician
> New Country Lexus of Latham, NY
> Amateur Off-Roader
>
with leaf springs because the shape of the leafs provides considerable
resistance to lateral movement. The coil springs in the TJ provide
flexibility and ride quality, but no resistance to lateral movement. You
can't drive a TJ without track bars.
--
Jim
--
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
"MudPuppy1976 <"moc.rr.pacyn"@67lamina" <--BACKWARDS> wrote in message
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>
>
> GzrGlide wrote:
> > So i was wondering........
> > I always hear of people movingthe trackbar attachment point on the back
> > of a lifted TJ. What about the front?
> >
> > Since we're on the topic of track bars, what do you guys recommend for
> > adjustable track bars?
> >
> > Mike
> > 98 TJ SE
> >
> quadratec.com sells one for the front, i don't know if it works on the
> rear. BTW, when i lifted my yj, i didn't think about the track bars, and
> th rear one just snapped off the mount on the axle. i just removed the
> trackbar altogether in the rear, and i havn't noticed any problems
> except some really great articulation in the rear axle WHEE!
>
> --
> Ben Jerew
> ASE Master Technician
> New Country Lexus of Latham, NY
> Amateur Off-Roader
>
10-21-2003, 10:21 AM
#13
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Re: Front & Rear trackbars after lift?
That's because you have leaf springs. You can get away without a track bar
with leaf springs because the shape of the leafs provides considerable
resistance to lateral movement. The coil springs in the TJ provide
flexibility and ride quality, but no resistance to lateral movement. You
can't drive a TJ without track bars.
--
Jim
--
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
"MudPuppy1976 <"moc.rr.pacyn"@67lamina" <--BACKWARDS> wrote in message
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>
>
> GzrGlide wrote:
> > So i was wondering........
> > I always hear of people movingthe trackbar attachment point on the back
> > of a lifted TJ. What about the front?
> >
> > Since we're on the topic of track bars, what do you guys recommend for
> > adjustable track bars?
> >
> > Mike
> > 98 TJ SE
> >
> quadratec.com sells one for the front, i don't know if it works on the
> rear. BTW, when i lifted my yj, i didn't think about the track bars, and
> th rear one just snapped off the mount on the axle. i just removed the
> trackbar altogether in the rear, and i havn't noticed any problems
> except some really great articulation in the rear axle WHEE!
>
> --
> Ben Jerew
> ASE Master Technician
> New Country Lexus of Latham, NY
> Amateur Off-Roader
>
with leaf springs because the shape of the leafs provides considerable
resistance to lateral movement. The coil springs in the TJ provide
flexibility and ride quality, but no resistance to lateral movement. You
can't drive a TJ without track bars.
--
Jim
--
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
"MudPuppy1976 <"moc.rr.pacyn"@67lamina" <--BACKWARDS> wrote in message
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>
>
> GzrGlide wrote:
> > So i was wondering........
> > I always hear of people movingthe trackbar attachment point on the back
> > of a lifted TJ. What about the front?
> >
> > Since we're on the topic of track bars, what do you guys recommend for
> > adjustable track bars?
> >
> > Mike
> > 98 TJ SE
> >
> quadratec.com sells one for the front, i don't know if it works on the
> rear. BTW, when i lifted my yj, i didn't think about the track bars, and
> th rear one just snapped off the mount on the axle. i just removed the
> trackbar altogether in the rear, and i havn't noticed any problems
> except some really great articulation in the rear axle WHEE!
>
> --
> Ben Jerew
> ASE Master Technician
> New Country Lexus of Latham, NY
> Amateur Off-Roader
>
10-21-2003, 06:08 PM
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Re: Front & Rear trackbars after lift?
TJim wrote:
> That's because you have leaf springs. You can get away without a track bar
> with leaf springs because the shape of the leafs provides considerable
> resistance to lateral movement. The coil springs in the TJ provide
> flexibility and ride quality, but no resistance to lateral movement. You
> can't drive a TJ without track bars.
>
ahhhhh, ok, didn't know that. thanks
--
Ben Jerew
ASE Master Technician
New Country Lexus of Latham, NY
Amateur Off-Roader
10-21-2003, 06:08 PM
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Re: Front & Rear trackbars after lift?
TJim wrote:
> That's because you have leaf springs. You can get away without a track bar
> with leaf springs because the shape of the leafs provides considerable
> resistance to lateral movement. The coil springs in the TJ provide
> flexibility and ride quality, but no resistance to lateral movement. You
> can't drive a TJ without track bars.
>
ahhhhh, ok, didn't know that. thanks
--
Ben Jerew
ASE Master Technician
New Country Lexus of Latham, NY
Amateur Off-Roader
10-21-2003, 06:08 PM
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Re: Front & Rear trackbars after lift?
TJim wrote:
> That's because you have leaf springs. You can get away without a track bar
> with leaf springs because the shape of the leafs provides considerable
> resistance to lateral movement. The coil springs in the TJ provide
> flexibility and ride quality, but no resistance to lateral movement. You
> can't drive a TJ without track bars.
>
ahhhhh, ok, didn't know that. thanks
--
Ben Jerew
ASE Master Technician
New Country Lexus of Latham, NY
Amateur Off-Roader
10-21-2003, 07:07 PM
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Re: Front & Rear trackbars after lift?
In article <_7ilb.12210$%a2.5720@twister.nyroc.rr.com>,
MudPuppy1976 <\"moc.rr.pacyn\"@67lamina" <--BACKWARDS> wrote:
>
>
>TJim wrote:
>> That's because you have leaf springs. You can get away without a track bar
>> with leaf springs because the shape of the leafs provides considerable
>> resistance to lateral movement. The coil springs in the TJ provide
>> flexibility and ride quality, but no resistance to lateral movement. You
>> can't drive a TJ without track bars.
>>
>ahhhhh, ok, didn't know that. thanks
soooo... me three...
>
>--
>Ben Jerew
>ASE Master Technician
>New Country Lexus of Latham, NY
>Amateur Off-Roader
>
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MudPuppy1976 <\"moc.rr.pacyn\"@67lamina" <--BACKWARDS> wrote:
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>
>TJim wrote:
>> That's because you have leaf springs. You can get away without a track bar
>> with leaf springs because the shape of the leafs provides considerable
>> resistance to lateral movement. The coil springs in the TJ provide
>> flexibility and ride quality, but no resistance to lateral movement. You
>> can't drive a TJ without track bars.
>>
>ahhhhh, ok, didn't know that. thanks
soooo... me three...
>
>--
>Ben Jerew
>ASE Master Technician
>New Country Lexus of Latham, NY
>Amateur Off-Roader
>
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10-21-2003, 07:07 PM
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Re: Front & Rear trackbars after lift?
In article <_7ilb.12210$%a2.5720@twister.nyroc.rr.com>,
MudPuppy1976 <\"moc.rr.pacyn\"@67lamina" <--BACKWARDS> wrote:
>
>
>TJim wrote:
>> That's because you have leaf springs. You can get away without a track bar
>> with leaf springs because the shape of the leafs provides considerable
>> resistance to lateral movement. The coil springs in the TJ provide
>> flexibility and ride quality, but no resistance to lateral movement. You
>> can't drive a TJ without track bars.
>>
>ahhhhh, ok, didn't know that. thanks
soooo... me three...
>
>--
>Ben Jerew
>ASE Master Technician
>New Country Lexus of Latham, NY
>Amateur Off-Roader
>
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MudPuppy1976 <\"moc.rr.pacyn\"@67lamina" <--BACKWARDS> wrote:
>
>
>TJim wrote:
>> That's because you have leaf springs. You can get away without a track bar
>> with leaf springs because the shape of the leafs provides considerable
>> resistance to lateral movement. The coil springs in the TJ provide
>> flexibility and ride quality, but no resistance to lateral movement. You
>> can't drive a TJ without track bars.
>>
>ahhhhh, ok, didn't know that. thanks
soooo... me three...
>
>--
>Ben Jerew
>ASE Master Technician
>New Country Lexus of Latham, NY
>Amateur Off-Roader
>
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10-21-2003, 07:07 PM
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Re: Front & Rear trackbars after lift?
In article <_7ilb.12210$%a2.5720@twister.nyroc.rr.com>,
MudPuppy1976 <\"moc.rr.pacyn\"@67lamina" <--BACKWARDS> wrote:
>
>
>TJim wrote:
>> That's because you have leaf springs. You can get away without a track bar
>> with leaf springs because the shape of the leafs provides considerable
>> resistance to lateral movement. The coil springs in the TJ provide
>> flexibility and ride quality, but no resistance to lateral movement. You
>> can't drive a TJ without track bars.
>>
>ahhhhh, ok, didn't know that. thanks
soooo... me three...
>
>--
>Ben Jerew
>ASE Master Technician
>New Country Lexus of Latham, NY
>Amateur Off-Roader
>
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MudPuppy1976 <\"moc.rr.pacyn\"@67lamina" <--BACKWARDS> wrote:
>
>
>TJim wrote:
>> That's because you have leaf springs. You can get away without a track bar
>> with leaf springs because the shape of the leafs provides considerable
>> resistance to lateral movement. The coil springs in the TJ provide
>> flexibility and ride quality, but no resistance to lateral movement. You
>> can't drive a TJ without track bars.
>>
>ahhhhh, ok, didn't know that. thanks
soooo... me three...
>
>--
>Ben Jerew
>ASE Master Technician
>New Country Lexus of Latham, NY
>Amateur Off-Roader
>
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10-22-2003, 09:03 AM
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Re: Front & Rear trackbars after lift?
Keep an eye on your shackle bushings, though. If you don't have track bars,
all your lateral forces will have to absorbed by your shackles and spring
hangers. This could, in extreme cases, bend shackles or prematurely wear
out the bushings. Track bars absorb quite a bit of these forces.
--
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> In article <_7ilb.12210$%a2.5720@twister.nyroc.rr.com>,
> MudPuppy1976 <\"moc.rr.pacyn\"@67lamina" <--BACKWARDS> wrote:
> >
> >
> >TJim wrote:
> >> That's because you have leaf springs. You can get away without a track
bar
> >> with leaf springs because the shape of the leafs provides considerable
> >> resistance to lateral movement. The coil springs in the TJ provide
> >> flexibility and ride quality, but no resistance to lateral movement.
You
> >> can't drive a TJ without track bars.
> >>
> >ahhhhh, ok, didn't know that. thanks
>
> soooo... me three...
>
>
> >
> >--
> >Ben Jerew
> >ASE Master Technician
> >New Country Lexus of Latham, NY
> >Amateur Off-Roader
> >
>
>
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all your lateral forces will have to absorbed by your shackles and spring
hangers. This could, in extreme cases, bend shackles or prematurely wear
out the bushings. Track bars absorb quite a bit of these forces.
--
Jim
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> In article <_7ilb.12210$%a2.5720@twister.nyroc.rr.com>,
> MudPuppy1976 <\"moc.rr.pacyn\"@67lamina" <--BACKWARDS> wrote:
> >
> >
> >TJim wrote:
> >> That's because you have leaf springs. You can get away without a track
bar
> >> with leaf springs because the shape of the leafs provides considerable
> >> resistance to lateral movement. The coil springs in the TJ provide
> >> flexibility and ride quality, but no resistance to lateral movement.
You
> >> can't drive a TJ without track bars.
> >>
> >ahhhhh, ok, didn't know that. thanks
>
> soooo... me three...
>
>
> >
> >--
> >Ben Jerew
> >ASE Master Technician
> >New Country Lexus of Latham, NY
> >Amateur Off-Roader
> >
>
>
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