**Trackbar problem(UPDATED W/ Pix)
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RE: **Trackbar problem(UPDATED WITH PIX)
I measured the spacer in the front, and I'm getting 4". I tried looking for a tag on the coil spring somewhere, but I couldnt find anything unfortunately. Does a 4" spacer sound right?
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RE: **Trackbar problem(UPDATED WITH PIX)
Sorry... which it would make sense with the numbers you gave us cause silver , me run 6" lift and your numbers are damn close to what we have... You got a 6" lift....congrats !!!!
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Nice!=). So does this mean 6" in the front or total? I'll enjoy it a lot more though once everything is set. Do you think you could kind of give me a list of things in order of importance (most to least) of what I should do? It'd be a big help!
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RE: **Trackbar problem(UPDATED WITH PIX)
I think that spacer is just a 3". It is probably 4" total height, but the coil sits recessed into it about an inch if i'm not mistaken. I think you have 5" of lift (3" spacer on top of off-road edition coils that are 2" higher then stock coils). I highly recommend a drop pitman unless it was already done, i can't tell for sure from the pictures. The control arms would also be highly recommended to push that axle forward, and restore geometry. And of course the track bar.
Otherwise, you could just take that spacer out, and put some 33" tires on, and you wouldn't need to replace any suspension parts.
Otherwise, you could just take that spacer out, and put some 33" tires on, and you wouldn't need to replace any suspension parts.
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Ya, I agree with ^^^^^. Also, a better way to do it might be to just buy a new lift, and get rid of everything you have. That would stop this from turning into a peices and parts lift, and make it a lift that was designed with parts that all work together. Buy a 5" Skyjacker lift or something similar. You could even do a long arm lift that way.
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RE: **Trackbar problem(UPDATED WITH PIX)
ORIGINAL: Silver_Dodge
I think that spacer is just a 3". It is probably 4" total height, but the coil sits recessed into it about an inch if i'm not mistaken. I think you have 5" of lift (3" spacer on top of off-road edition coils that are 2" higher then stock coils). I highly recommend a drop pitman unless it was already done, i can't tell for sure from the pictures. The control arms would also be highly recommended to push that axle forward, and restore geometry. And of course the track bar.
Otherwise, you could just take that spacer out, and put some 33" tires on, and you wouldn't need to replace any suspension parts.
I think that spacer is just a 3". It is probably 4" total height, but the coil sits recessed into it about an inch if i'm not mistaken. I think you have 5" of lift (3" spacer on top of off-road edition coils that are 2" higher then stock coils). I highly recommend a drop pitman unless it was already done, i can't tell for sure from the pictures. The control arms would also be highly recommended to push that axle forward, and restore geometry. And of course the track bar.
Otherwise, you could just take that spacer out, and put some 33" tires on, and you wouldn't need to replace any suspension parts.
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RE: **Trackbar problem(UPDATED WITH PIX)
I dont know guys, I dont really want to get into an entirely different lift. I actually would prefer piecing it out. Other than the steering being a little out of line, the truck rides great, feels good, and everything seems uniform and sound. Now does a lift kit comes with all these components, or do you have to seperately by them. I imagine if all these components did however come in a kit, the kit would be astronomically priced, something I wouldnt really want to do all at once. Right now, the truck sits high, rides good overall, and I think it's something that can be addressed by piece. I will definately address this trackbar and pitarm issue first. Then the control arms etc. etc. etc. Thanks again guys.
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RE: **Trackbar problem(UPDATED W/ Pix)
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Ok, I'm still in a strange predicament with the whole trackbar ordeal. Originally, my mechanic quoted me $800 to get the Skyjacker 4"+ adjustable trackbar and to have it installed on my truck. So firstly, I was like, thats way too much! SO I quoted my own Skyjacker kit (the same he was going to get me), and I could get it for $250 from summit. Then, some of you guys told me you thought I should go with Thuren Fabrication's trackbar. So I called him yesterday, and he was under the impression his 0-3" trackbar would fit my truck. He says the fact that my stock trackbar can even function right now means that the truck most likely has a 3" lift and that his 0-3" could accomdate it. He also said it's going to be a lot easier to have it installed because it doesn't need a bracket anymore, so installation costs SHOULD be cheaper than the skyjacker kit. I told my mechanic to check out the site yesterday, but he hasn't gotten back to me yet. Before I talked to Thuren, my mechanic firmly believed I needed a 4"+ adjustable trackbar, but Thuren thinks that the 0-3" will do just fine. I fear my mechanic will be hell beant on needing the 4"+. Do you guys think the Thuren will fit since the existing trackbar on my truck now appears to be stock and doesn't have a bracket? Thank You guys.
Ok, I'm still in a strange predicament with the whole trackbar ordeal. Originally, my mechanic quoted me $800 to get the Skyjacker 4"+ adjustable trackbar and to have it installed on my truck. So firstly, I was like, thats way too much! SO I quoted my own Skyjacker kit (the same he was going to get me), and I could get it for $250 from summit. Then, some of you guys told me you thought I should go with Thuren Fabrication's trackbar. So I called him yesterday, and he was under the impression his 0-3" trackbar would fit my truck. He says the fact that my stock trackbar can even function right now means that the truck most likely has a 3" lift and that his 0-3" could accomdate it. He also said it's going to be a lot easier to have it installed because it doesn't need a bracket anymore, so installation costs SHOULD be cheaper than the skyjacker kit. I told my mechanic to check out the site yesterday, but he hasn't gotten back to me yet. Before I talked to Thuren, my mechanic firmly believed I needed a 4"+ adjustable trackbar, but Thuren thinks that the 0-3" will do just fine. I fear my mechanic will be hell beant on needing the 4"+. Do you guys think the Thuren will fit since the existing trackbar on my truck now appears to be stock and doesn't have a bracket? Thank You guys.
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Who quoted? Why don't you look at post 2 in response to your first trackbarthread (of 3). I would hate for everyone to contribute, and then say you found it out. I dont believe you even refer to it until post 8 where you sent us to skyjacker.com On a side note,you might want to keep everything in onethread since you more or less just keep reposting the same info for your first post.
