Track bars are necessary to keep the springs and axle from shifting from side to side. This helps stabilize the vehicle which in turn is one of the reasons why the (YJ) Wranglers handled so much better on the street than the older CJ's did. This same track bar also limited axle articulation in off-road usage. R.T.I. numbers indicate an increase of 31% when the track bar is disconnected.
One of the major design flaws in any (YJ) Wrangler lift kit is the riser brackets the spring manufacturers provide with each lift kit. The track bar and the drag link must be parallel with each other or bump steer will occur.
The real and proper solution would be to provide a longer track bar with all lift kits sold. Since no lift manufacturers will address the problem properly, we did! We are proud to introduce the ultimate "Telescoping Track Bar". Our track bar will out flex any OE style bar due to the fact we use Teflon lined heim joints on both ends. Not only will it flex, this track bar will telescope within itself while off road. This telescoping track bar has proven itself time after time on the R.T.I. to provide an additional 31% wheel articulation compared to a solid track bar. To reconnect the track bar is simple, there is no re-aligning involved, just tighten the nut when you hit the highway and your Jeep® will drive and feel as it did when it was new.
