What does a track bar do?

What does a track bar do?

The purpose of the trackbar is to control the left-to-right offset of the rear axle. The attachments at the left and right side of the trackbar allow for up and down motion, but not side-to-side motion. A trackbar has two mounting points – one on the frame and one on the rear-end housing.

Is a track bar necessary?

Beyond just the simple driving aspect, it would also be an extreme failure to traverse any type of off-road terrain without a track bar. They are a necessity and must be properly tuned.

What is a track bar in a car?

The track bar is located underneath the rear of the car. By raising or lowering the right side of the bar, a driver can alter the position of the rear axle in relation to the car’s centerline. Any changes affect the weight distribution of the car and how it moves through the corners on the track.

What are front track bars called?

A track bar, also known as a panhard rod or panhard bar, laterally locates the front axle in a link suspension system.

Does a track bar affect alignment?

the track bar doesn’t effect camber, caster or toe, but track bar length will effect steer ahead.

Is a track bar the same as a stabilizer bar?

Track bars and sway bars are completely different products intended to address completely different conditions so this is a good conversation. Track bars, correctly called Panhard bars, control side-to-side movement, which is really horizontal, not vertical.

Will a loose track bar cause death wobble?

WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON CAUSES OF DEATH WOBBLE? FRONT TRACK BAR BOLT: DW can arise as a result of loose or worn out suspension and/or steering components, with the most common cause being a loose front track bar bolt, worn out track bar bushing, or failing front track bar mount.

Do you need a track bar with a 2.5 inch lift?

You do not need an adjustable track bar on a 2.5″ lift. Axle shift is minimal, 1/16 to 1/8″, you will never notice it.

Is a drag link the same as a track bar?

a drag link flip AND raised track bar bracket corrects the geometry of you steering and centers the axle under your Jeep. An adjustable track bar ONLY centers your axle under the Jeep. for a 3″ lift, a flip kit with track bar bracket is all that you would need.