Clayton front track bar or JKS?

[jxv1247]

In need of a new front track bar and Clayton is local to me. It appears their system uses a drop bracket along with a drop pitman arm . It seems like they have been using this setup for quite some time. Is there any real downside to this besides bump stop extensions (already have 3” extensions )?

Or would I be better off with something like the jks hd ogs128 bar ?

 

[D's Jeep Wrld]

Don't run a drop pitman arm,The forum will punish you if you do.....jk
JKS Makes a very nice trackball for the money!
I have one and it's nice

 

[JMT]

In need of a new front track bar and Clayton is local to me. It appears their system uses a drop bracket along with a drop pitman arm . It seems like they have been using this setup for quite some time. Is there any real downside to this besides bump stop extensions (already have 3” extensions )?

Or would I be better off with something like the jks hd ogs128 bar ?

Why pay hard earned money to lose travel and gain bumpsteer?

 

[Camdenst]

Just looking quick the Clayton was $400, for an extra $60 you can get the RockJock track bar and never think about it ever again.

 

[Unique Username]

I have Clayton on one of my Jeeps and a few other parts on various other vehicles. While it’s doesn’t receive the most love, I have never had an issue with any of the parts they have sent me.

They offer a track bar without a drop bracket. That would be my preferred choice if I was to purchase from them.

Track bar with 5/8 bolt

I also have ran JKS and RockJock. Both great with RockJock being the preferred choice. JKS is less and bent correctly.

JKS $255.95


Photo is from Clayton’s website.

 

[TheBoogieman]

I hear good things about RC and Rusty's.

 

[John Cooper]

I hear good things about RC and Rusty's.

RC....

 

[Hopper]

Ive had RC front and rear for yrs on mine, but we wont tell nobody.

 

[D's Jeep Wrld]

Ive had RC front and rear for yrs on mine, but we wont tell nobody.

And I'm rocking a new RC forged rear track bar with moog joints&9/16th bolts,It's a cheap stout unit
But Shhhhhhh....

 

[lumberjacklloyd]

Gosh I was starting to feel ashamed of my RC front track bar at the beginning of this thread...

 

[Rickyd]

And I'm rocking a new RC forged rear track bar with moog joints&9/16th bolts,It's a cheap stout unit
But Shhhhhhh....

Thats a great choice if you want it to hit the gas tank skid and bind up on droop so you can barely get coils out. I chucked it for a 10 year old rockjock and have no regrets

 

[lumberjacklloyd]

Thats a great choice if you want it to hit the gas tank skid and bind up on droop so you can barely get coils out. I chucked it for a 10 year old rockjock and have no regrets

This is what I don't like about the front RC bar...even less flex when I swapped the bushings for larger bolt size. Maybe time to try the currie...

 

[mjonesjr84]

Thats a great choice if you want it to hit the gas tank skid and bind up on droop so you can barely get coils out. I chucked it for a 10 year old rockjock and have no regrets

This.

I had RC track bars front and rear. The rear smashed into the tank skid and caused binding in the rear. Swapped it for a JKS and have not had an issue with it coming in contact with the gas tank skid. The JKS has a kick towards the front coming off the frame mount to clear the gas tank skid.

My front RC track bar got tossed for a Currie I found on Marketplace for $150 new in the box. I didn't realize how much bindage the front RC track bar cased until I swapped them.

 

[D's Jeep Wrld]

Thats a great choice if you want it to hit the gas tank skid and bind up on droop so you can barely get coils out. I chucked it for a 10 year old rockjock and have no regrets

When I built my Dana 44 with the Jeeps West brackets a few months ago, I have clearance,not much at full stuff but clearance nonetheless,The clamp bolts did hit it but I just flipped em and problem solved

I wasn't limited on droop,The axle would just free fall when no jack stands were In place. I just have to give it a good push with my hands to get it where I want but that's what's it like with any TB with rubber joints when your installing springs,taking em off etc.
Edit- I didn't struggle with that is what I'm trying to say

The moog joints seem to do their job, The TB is an alright piece,Just take out the shitty bushings it has and make it work and it'll be fine I also had the flexibility to move brackets around when I built this axle so I was able to accommodate any clearance issues

Once I start on doing my ford 9" swap here pretty soon I may mess with using a Core 4x4 unit,It has Jhony joints on both ends and it has the bend like a JKS or currie from what I saw and it's cheaper
Just brain storming

 

[lumberjacklloyd]

Just looking quick the Clayton was $400, for an extra $60 you can get the RockJock track bar and never think about it ever again.

Currie bar can be had for $405 with free shipping and no tax…