When to change rear Track Bar

[Tooltime19]

At what point in our build projects should we start considering Track Bar adjustments to keep the rear end centered? The other day I was walking up the drive way, and I could swear it appears my rig may be just off center albeit just a tic. I havent gone under to start measuring anything as of yet. Plus, I havent noticed any negative issues to this point.
What say those out there? Who , What , When , Where , Why ,and How?

 

[BlackWorksInc]

I dunno... mine seems a hair off-center as well with a 3" lift. I suppose if it bothers you that much you could get an adjustable one? But keep in mind due to the design of the 4-link rear the axle will off-center as it compresses/extends.

 

[blackoutt]

I too looked into this a while back because I thought my axle wasn't centered either. General consensus I found is that you never really need to change it unless it's limiting your travel in which case you're looking at bigger and better things. I got an adjustable one so that everytime I changed my rear setup height I could adjust it to make it "look" better. I noticed no difference in handling and it was probably a waste of money but it made me feel better. As blackworks said, anytime the suspension goes up or down it'll change the centering of the axle anyway so it'll only be perfect on flat ground. Good enough for me!

 

[NuclearN8]

a stock trackbar is 40" center to center of bushing

general rules for adjustable trackbars are

0-1" lift 40" is good
2" of lift 40" 1/16"
3" of lift 40" 1/8"
greater 3" lift 40" 3/16"

so as you can see even with the highest possible lift you're not even adjusting the bar 1/4". = negligible need.

 

[blackoutt]

Yep, that's how the trig works out. Even at 4" lift the bar doesn't increase in angle very much making it a very small adjustment.

 

[Tooltime19]

Cool, thanks for the feedback. I was just curious. :becky: