[TwistedCopper]

Originally Posted by B192734

Ok, so I'm looking at ordering one oof the trac bars from Rusty's, and there's the kit that comes with a frame stiffener. Is that worthwhile or no? Also, beyond that, having an issue with these being out of adjustment, could that cause the clunking noise that I've been hearing?

If you plan on doing trails then I would say it is a wise investment (the reinforced mount).

Your stock trackbar has no adjustment. The clunking is likely the trackbar, but more because the joint is worn and now at a new angle after sitting in the stock position for all those years. The replacement should cure that and your new adjustable trackbar will allow you to re-center the front axle under the Jeep.

Don't forget the alignment, I'd bet $$$ that the reason you have bumpsteer is because you haven't done it yet after lifting the XJ. Might as well do it the same day you install the trackbar.

	Track bar A track bar is a component of a car suspension system that provides lateral location of the axle. While the purpose of the rear suspension of an automobile is to allow the wheels to move vertically with respect to the body, it is undesirable to allow them to move forward and backwards, or from side to side. It is this latter movement that the track bar is designed to prevent. It is a simple device, consisting of a rigid bar running sideways in the same plane as the rear axle, connecting one end of the axle to the car body or chassis on the opposite side of the vehicle. The bar is attached on either end with pivots that permit it to swivel upwards and downwards only, so that the axle is, in turn, allowed to move in the vertical plane only.