JK Heavy Duty Stock Trackbar Bracket
- 1/4" steel
- CNC laser cut and CNC bent for precise fit
- Engineered using 3D scan files
- Replaces factory bracket
- Improved ground clearance
- Made in the USA
JK Heavy duty Stock Trackbar Bracket This heavy bracket is designed to take serious abuse and replace your front 30 or 44 JK factory trackbar bracket. The 1/4" thick; precision cut and formed components of this setup out perform the competition. NOTE: If your lift replaces your trackbar and mounts to the factory axle bracket (typical with an lift that includes an adjustable trackbar), choose this BRACKET. If you are doing a drag link flip (minimum 4.0" lift needed for flip), choose RAISED HEIGHT BRACKET. Features include: 1/4" mild steel. Precision CNC cut and bent for great fitment.* Replaces factory bracket. Maintains factory sway bar mount location Allows rotation of steering dampener to top side of tie rod for greater clearance. Improves ground clearance over factory brackets. NOTE: This kit requires general welding and fabrication skills. Welding should only be done by a competent welder. Artec Industries implies no guarantees or warranties and is not liable for improper installation. *Some grinding and fitment may be required when installing this kit. Every axle varies slightly and some fabrication may be required.
Notes : This kit requires general welding and fabrication skills. Welding should only be done by a competent welder. Artec Industries implies no guarantees or warranties and is not liable for improper installation.
Reviews
Install Instructions
Warning: This Part Requires General Mechanical Abilities If you are not confident in your abilities Please have this product installed at a Local Off-Road Shop .
Tools Required:
Safety Glasses, Gloves, Wrench set, Socket Set, Torque wrench, , Tie rod separator, Jack, Jack stands(Tall and short) , Wheel chock,, Cutting tool (sawzall , cutoff wheel, plasma cutter ect...) Welder and welding ppe.
Step 1:
Take an inventory of your parts, If you are missing any parts Please contact Artec Industries Immediately @ (855) 278-3299 M-F 8:30am-5pm MST if it is after those hours please email us pictures of what you received , along with product labels on the box and packing slip at Sales@artecindustries.com
Step 2:
Place wheel chocks at the rear wheels, Break free the lug nuts on the front wheels. Use a jack to raise the front of the vehicle and set the front axle on jack stands . then remove the wheels from the vehicle .
Step 3:
Remove the steering stabilizer from the axle, Now remove the tie rod and draglink from the Steering knuckles and pitman arm, Remove the sway bar end links form the axle. With the steering removed Cut off the Oem Track bar and clean the area of any rust, dirt or paint to prep the axle for the new Artec track bar mount.
Step 4:
Place part number 2 tab into key way on part number 1 slip your track bar between parts # 1 & 2 using run a bolt and nut through the holes on the bracket and track bar to set the mounting width of the track bar tack weld Part 2 onto part 1. Remove the track bar from the bracket and fully weld Part 2 to Part number 1
Step 5:
Line the corner of the coil bucket up with the slot cut out on part number 2 and set the corner of the coil bucket into the relief on part 2 and tack weld the bracket to the axle. Once the bracket is tacked into place fully weld the bracket into position.
Step 6:
Install the track bar back into the Jeep, Then reinstall the sway bar end links, Install the Tie rod and draglink then install the stabilizer. then the wheels (do not fully tighten lug nuts yet )
Step 7:
Using a jack raise the Jeep and remove the jack stands from under the axle . Lower the vehicle to the ground and torque all of the bolts to their factory specs . Take the Jeep to have an alignment performed to make sure the alignment is in spec to prevent abnormal tire wear.
Community Discussion