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[Underarock13]

Truck looks good leveled. I was curious if I should get longer shocks and what would you guys suggest. Heard something about a Cali truck bar in the forum too but not sure why it's needed. Suggestions?

 

[JeepN77]

Underarock, I installed a BDS level spacer, FOX 2.0 shocks (which are longer front and rear). I ended up putting a 1" spacer in the rear because when I'm towing the rear drops just enough to make the rear sit lower than the front. I already had the longer shocks in the rear so the 1" spacer was not a big deal. I wish I would have done leveling front springs though, and not spacers. They snap at full lock. I just live with it. They are done right they have done it since I installed them. Only notice it in a parking lot.
Not sure about the bar you are referring to, unless it's the adjustable track bar. I would like to get one eventually, but it's not really needed. I've had mine on the alignment rack and I did it my self and it was fine.

Hope this helps.

 

[brandonjansen]

What type of leveling kit did you install? I'm assuming just spacers but what size? Longer shocks will give you a better ride as they'll be an upgrade over stock as well.

An adjustable track bar is a good option to recenter the front diff, help avoid death wobble issues, and keep the steering good and tight if you do install larger wheels/tires. Right now your front diff will be off to the driver's side of the truck because of the leveling kit.

 

[MADDOG]

An adjustable track bar is a good option to recenter the front diff, help avoid death wobble issues, and keep the steering good and tight if you do install larger wheels/tires. Right now your front diff will be off to the driver's side of the truck because of the leveling kit.

Does a 2" spacer level do this to all 4th gen trucks? Any idea why the diff will be off to the driver's side?

I have that sort of level and am getting a bit of a vibration.

 

[Dmopar74]

The track bar centers the front axle. The higher the truck goes/lower the axle goes, the more of an angle the track bar goes. Since its solid mounted on the truck, the axle will pull to the drivers side slightly.

 

[Dmopar74]

You could put rancho 9000xl shocks on, they are adjustable for a firmer or softer ride.

 

[brandonjansen]

Does a 2" spacer level do this to all 4th gen trucks? Any idea why the diff will be off to the driver's side?

I have that sort of level and am getting a bit of a vibration.

Yes, all 2500/3500 trucks. The diff is off to the drivers side because of the increased height and how that affects the angle of the track bar. We could get into the trigonometry of it but essentially the track bar becomes too short which pulls the front diff to the driver's side of the truck. An adjustable track bar can be lengthened to be longer and recenter the differential under the truck.

 

[MADDOG]

Nice explanation, Brandon. I appreciate the info!

Now to find an adjustable track bar...

 

[theviking]

Highly recommend Thuren's adjustable track bar. Aside from just centering the axle it made a huge difference in front end feel and confidence.

 

[JB1]

What about a steering brace and who makes the best?

 

[brandonjansen]

Nice explanation, Brandon. I appreciate the info!

Now to find an adjustable track bar...

Another +1 for Thuren. I just ordered one for my truck last week so I just went through an extensive comparison on a number of the available bars. Thuren is the best quality for the price that is guaranteed to work in pretty much every application.

What about a steering brace and who makes the best?

A number of them are very similar so essentially it comes down to who's cheapest. You just want to make sure that you get the type constructed of a square HSS for the cross brace rather than flat steel. I run Hell Bent Steel's as it was the best price I could find for that type. No complaints or issues with it from my end.

 

[JB1]

Another +1 for Thuren. I just ordered one for my truck last week so I just went through an extensive comparison on a number of the available bars. Thuren is the best quality for the price that is guaranteed to work in pretty much every application.



A number of them are very similar so essentially it comes down to who's cheapest. You just want to make sure that you get the type constructed of a square HSS for the cross brace rather than flat steel. I run Hell Bent Steel's as it was the best price I could find for that type. No complaints or issues with it from my end.

thanks Brandon

 

[Juvenator93]

2 1/2 Rough Country, with shock extensions



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[homebrew]

I got an adjustable track bar from diesel power products. It's very heavy duty. Truck rides great, with no steering issues. Pure Performance Heavy Duty Adjustable Track Bar 14-15 Ram