[r1_will]

First of all I'm running the Rancho 4in lift kit on my truck and right now I'm not too happy with the track bar bracket that comes with the kit... Now it also comes with front bump stops that drop 4in from the original spots but I left the stockers there bc I wanted more travel. So after driving down this dirt road that can get a little rough in spots I noticed a creak when I turned my wheels. not to mention it felt a little loose. So I took a look under the truck and this is what I found...

My differential cover...

The bracket...

I had the wife turn the wheels while I looked under neath and I saw that the bracket was moving. I checked all the bolts and tighted the one that is up and left of the scrapes on the bracket. It was the only one that was loose... But now it still moves which makes me think the hole is wallered out. Anyways, now I have to spend money on a new track bar. I'm looking to get an adjustable one this time around so I don't have this problem any more and I need some input on best product vs price.

I'm leaning towards the Pure Performance but which ones are you guys running and how do you like them? Thanks for your input.

 

[r1_will]

wow... no replies. nobody is running an aftermarket track bar here?

 

[BSouth]

U'll get a little more exposure in the 3rd gen forums, or the suspension forum. But I'd look into a Thuren Trac bar.

 

[illflem]

Going to 3rd gen for some answers

 

[mattingly]

Thuren Fabrication - 2003-2007 Dodge trackbar

 

[Canadian_Diesel1964]

Thuren Fabrication - 2003-2007 Dodge trackbar

:ditto::ditto::ditto::ditto::ditto:

 

[r1_will]

I already bought the Pure Performance bc I need it asap. But I like the way that one looks better. I'll probably go with that one if I don't like the way this one fits. Either way I'll let you know what I think. Thanks for the input guys.

 

[r1_will]

Ok, so I've had the Pure Performance track bar on for a few months now and it seems to be doing ok. I had to cut a little bit of the stock bracket out in order to get it not to rub, but that hasn't hurt anything yet. They make a good product however it's strait so I doubt it will work with the bigger differential covers. Anyways, I'll post up some pics once I get the chance.

 

[iceman7273]

Bump stops is a must, buy thurens and weld them in, Your over compressing the suspension and probably using your shoxs as a bumpstop, which is bad

 

[Fisherguy]

Bump stops is a must, buy thurens and weld them in, Your over compressing the suspension and probably using your shoxs as a bumpstop, which is bad

So they actually compress a bit rather than a solid hard rubber bump stop?
It says it's easier to install them with the spring out so you can cut out a part, can it be done with the springs in place? ... and will the snubber work with a 2 inch leveling kit?
Do you just use an angle grinder to cut it?

 

[r1_will]

Bump stops is a must, buy thurens and weld them in, Your over compressing the suspension and probably using your shoxs as a bumpstop, which is bad

Yea I realized that too late. But I'm good to go now. I installed the ones that came with my lift kit. I'd like to get the Carli progressives though. But then again I'd like to get the Dominator 3.0 as well...

 

[iceman7273]

Thurens are Progressive as well, and i bet they work better than the Hydros, and over 600 bills cheaper

 

[r1_will]

Thurens are Progressive as well, and i bet they work better than the Hydros, and over 600 bills cheaper

I didn't even think about those. Do you HAVE to weld them on?

 

[iceman7273]

So they actually compress a bit rather than a solid hard rubber bump stop?
It says it's easier to install them with the spring out so you can cut out a part, can it be done with the springs in place? ... and will the snubber work with a 2 inch leveling kit?
Do you just use an angle grinder to cut it?

They compress 2.5" before it acts like a bump stop, You have to take the springs out, and cut 3/4" off the stock bump stop cup. They should work with a 2" leveling kit, i think don has them setup for more like a 3" ride height, i made my kore chase into a 4" lift, so i didn't have to trim the cup, i just welded it straight to the bottom. They do make a night and day difference on big hits and almost completely took out the rebound bounce

 

[Fisherguy]

That's a great picture, thanks. I guess normally you'd trim it off right at that taper point.

You added a spacer to the KORE kit? What kinda control arms you have?

 

[r1_will]

Awesome pics man! I have 4 in under mine so that would be perfect. I'll definately have to look into those.

 

[iceman7273]

That's a great picture, thanks. I guess normally you'd trim it off right at that taper point.

You added a spacer to the KORE kit? What kinda control arms you have?

ya if you cut the cup the top of thurens stop bracket would be close to the frame on the right side, I added a 1" spacer in the front and made my own arms.....

 

[Fisherguy]

Right, I remember now, I've PM'd you before...