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Old Feb 3, 2020 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by primem
just make sure its adjustable when installed...so you can move it when its on the alignment machine. If you have to take off one end to adjust it...its a pita.
Its setup like our tre with a sleeve. I just wonder how long it will last
 
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Old Feb 3, 2020 | 06:22 PM
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Its setup like our tre with a sleeve. I just wonder how long it will last
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Old Feb 3, 2020 | 07:16 PM
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/183922746517

Was like that but with a sleeve I can't find the exact one
 
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Old Feb 3, 2020 | 07:41 PM
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/183922746517

Was like that but with a sleeve I can't find the exact one
That one only gives an inch or two of adjustment, and you have to disconnect it to do so. That, an it looks like 'some assembly required', including welding...... Think I would spend a bit more, and get a better one. Something like this one might be interesting, but, not sure I like heim-joints on both ends..... The one looks like the frame end is only supported by the bracket on one side of the joint though..... don't really care for that either. I can find better brackets in various places for under 200 bucks, but, they don't come with the trackbar. You would have to buy one separately.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2020 | 12:09 AM
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That one only gives an inch or two of adjustment, and you have to disconnect it to do so. That, an it looks like 'some assembly required', including welding...... Think I would spend a bit more, and get a better one. Something like this one might be interesting, but, not sure I like heim-joints on both ends..... The one looks like the frame end is only supported by the bracket on one side of the joint though..... don't really care for that either. I can find better brackets in various places for under 200 bucks, but, they don't come with the trackbar. You would have to buy one separately.
My problem is being lifted. I can get the good bracket for $80 (good name brand but I forget it. Same one fjgtx bought). Can't find an adjustable one for my 5 in lift. I also wondered if a 3rd gen drop bracket would bolt up to the 3rd gen conversion bracket
 
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Originally Posted by MoparFanatic21
My problem is being lifted. I can get the good bracket for $80 (good name brand but I forget it. Same one fjgtx bought). Can't find an adjustable one for my 5 in lift. I also wondered if a 3rd gen drop bracket would bolt up to the 3rd gen conversion bracket
What if you build a one piece bracket? Drop bracket bolted to a bolted conversion bracket sounds a little sketchy, like stacked blocks.
 
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Think I would be more tempted to scour the various 4x4 aftermarket manufacturers for a longer track bar. Or, find a machine shop that could make one up for ya.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2020 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by HeikIlm
What if you build a one piece bracket? Drop bracket bolted to a bolted conversion bracket sounds a little sketchy, like stacked blocks.
Not really it would be setup just like how it would be on a 3rd gen. Stacking blocks isn't the bad if done right
 
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Old Feb 4, 2020 | 01:03 PM
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Think I would be more tempted to scour the various 4x4 aftermarket manufacturers for a longer track bar. Or, find a machine shop that could make one up for ya.
Then in my opinion you get into to much green stuff
 
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