McG 2/4 track bar bracket?

[sixbangr]

I just finished the rear, here is a picture of where their bracket puts the track bar. I thought it was supposed to keep it parallel. Also when I did a very short drive, something is rubbing. The rubbing is in the back, I have not done the front yet.
I just called them, they say the track bar does not need to be parallel, the bracket is to center the rear end. He had no idea what could be rubbing. Tomorrow I will figure it out.

 

[sixbangr]

I'm thinking I should have reused these pieces that are wrapped on the stock springs. May be the noise I am hearing.

 

[ohiogrown]

Those spring insulators have nothing to do with your noise. You would likely never get them off the springs in usable condition.

I installed the exact same kit and had zero issues. If you bolted the brake on right the rear end should be centered. When I realigned mine the rear thrust angle was perfect.

Did you take your wheels off? There's a chance you could have bent a backing plate and it's hitting the rotor. Its a pretty straight forward install and it doesn't really involve any rotational parts that should cause a rubbing noise.

 

[sixbangr]

Those spring insulators have nothing to do with your noise. You would likely never get them off the springs in usable condition.

I installed the exact same kit and had zero issues. If you bolted the brake on right the rear end should be centered. When I realigned mine the rear thrust angle was perfect.

Did you take your wheels off? There's a chance you could have bent a backing plate and it's hitting the rotor. Its a pretty straight forward install and it doesn't really involve any rotational parts that should cause a rubbing noise.

Brake? Did you mean the new bracket? Yes I pulled the wheels, I will climb under it tomorrow, thanks. I did notice that the top 4 coils are all touching. I assume that is normal, followed all their instructions.

 

[ohiogrown]

Yes, brake, haha. The coils are progressive so the short ones compress pretty tight. I would bet you bent a backing okayr, nothing else you did moves.

Did you cut your oem bump stop mounts off? My torch was out of oxygen and it was late on a Friday so I skipped it and was going to do it the next Monday. Not an option, it bottomed out like a *****. Had to go the hard way and use a cut off wheel but it wasn't driveable without removing them.

Also, for $100 the air ride 1000 kit is invaluable. Smooths out the ride and gives You the option to add some grunt if you ever have to load it heavy.

 

[sixbangr]

Yes, brake, haha. The coils are progressive so the short ones compress pretty tight. I would bet you bent a backing okayr, nothing else you did moves.

Did you cut your oem bump stop mounts off? My torch was out of oxygen and it was late on a Friday so I skipped it and was going to do it the next Monday. Not an option, it bottomed out like a *****. Had to go the hard way and use a cut off wheel but it wasn't driveable without removing them.

Also, for $100 the air ride 1000 kit is invaluable. Smooths out the ride and gives You the option to add some grunt if you ever have to load it heavy.

Yes, I spent more time getting the bump stop mounts off than the rest of the install. Also, I assume your track bar now sets the same as mine.

 

[ohiogrown]

Yes, I spent more time getting the bump stop mounts off than the rest of the install. Also, I assume your track bar now sets the same as mine.

Correct. I don't think you've got any issues there.

 

[sixbangr]

Correct. I don't think you've got any issues there.

Here was the noise gas tank heat shield, moved it about 1/4", no more rubbing. Now onto the front.