Small lift track bar drop issues

Magnum5.9 · May 18, 2015

So I will be installing new stock height coils and a 2.5" spacer and I have seen the 2-3" track bar drop bracket that attaches to the stock bracket on the axle and I concerned with drilling 2- 1/2" holes in the stock bracket to attach the new bracket :3681700201_eef6d1e2

Im worried it will greatly reduce the strength of the original bracket and I don't know if I trust just welding it to the stock bracket with a small wire feed welder

Are there ANY other options for track bar drop brackets other than the 2-3" made by TC that attaches to the stock bracket on the axle???

Thanks guys!

Merc225hp · May 19, 2015

It will be fine just drill and bolt it up no welding on it.

brandonjansen · May 19, 2015

Unless you're putting a longer pitman arm on you want to run an adjustable track bar, not a track bar drop bracket. Dropping the track bar without dropping the drag link will cause bump steer issues because the geometry of the front end will be off.

Magnum5.9 · May 19, 2015

brandonjansen said:
Unless you're putting a longer pitman arm on you want to run an adjustable track bar, not a track bar drop bracket. Dropping the track bar without dropping the drag link will cause bump steer issues because the geometry of the front end will be off.

Im trying to center the axle under the truck after I lift it and that's why I am thinking about the bracket..

i've herd of bump steering before, can anyone comfim I will have this issues?

Merc225hp · May 19, 2015

You will not have bump steer and there is no drop bracket for the frame end thats works with that small of lift.

dodge dude94 · May 19, 2015

Bump steer is a ***** even without lifting. Hell, I'm stock and have real mild bump steer

bassslayer25 · May 19, 2015

Its just 2.5 lift. Any problems you might have will be very minor.

Magnum5.9 · May 19, 2015

Talked to tuff country and what they said is that the 2- 1/2" holes shouldn't be an issue because the track bar doesn't have alot of stress/weight on it. He said it just holds the axle evenly between each side of the truck and doesn't have direct load bearing weight on it

What do you guys think?

MagSport · May 19, 2015

I'd agree with that ^

Merc225hp · May 20, 2015

See post #2

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