3.5" Lift Adjustable trac bar

[Shwagy357]

I Just got my bc lift kit today and I was wondering If you anyone has some pointers on the installation process. I feel pretty comfortable with the rear leafs but am unsure about what exactly the adjustable trac bar does as well as installing it. I am debating on running rs5000 or duffs shocks simply because I cant afford rs9000's or bilsteins at the present time. What size shocks should I get with this lift?

 

[Bully Bob]

Make sure bolts are facing the correct way on the rear shackles or they will catch on the hangar.

Track-bar is easy. It's job is to center the axle "after the lift".

Check the tire to fender difference & adj. the bar accordingly.

The old one will just drop out once dirty bolts are removed.

Sometimes a "come-a-long" helps align the new one.

No clue on the shocks...probably need some measurements, or, there's probably a known shock size for a 3.5" lift.

 

[Broncoholics]

Use the Duff Shock, its a 70/30 being 30% compression so it uses the springs to absorb (not shock) and 70% on rebound to help from springing back to fast and bouncing. They work great for the cost. Rancho 5000's are 50/50 so it gives a stiff ride, stay away from them.

I run Duff's 15" shocks up front which are the longest they have. They work on a 3.5" lift only if you use their tall shock hoops that utilize a 2" body lift or cut out the wheel wells for them to fit. This long of a shock decreases the up travel on a 3.5" lift. 4.5" lift would work better with this shock.

I lowered the shock mounts to the center of the radius arm to help more up travel. The rear I use the 12" Duff shocks using their stage II rear hoop and 3.5" leafs.

The suspension comes apart real easy as long as bolts aren't rusted.

Going back in, make sure the C-bushings are in the correct location (Bottom/Rear, Top/Front). You will know as the arm will be headed slightly down hill instead of up hill to the frame. Then tighten the radius arms to the axle with the axle on the ground. Tighten both sides equally. Both arms will be touching the ground, tighten the 4 bolts in an X pattern. If you see one arm lift you know to loosen it a bit and go to the other side and tighten to keep things equal. Doing this keeps everything level so you don't get the "Bronco Lean" problem. Then you have to fight to get the arms into the frame mounts. Its not easy by yourself, get one arm in and then push on the arms with a foot using leg power. If you are luckey both arms will slide right in with out a problem. Once the arms are started in the holes go to the front and grab the front bumper and leg press it into place and add the bolts before the arms slip out. A com-a-long or winch can help in this process if you have one. Other than that its a straight bolt up and can be done in a day if you never have done it.

Have fun!

 

[jagscars]

Theres some pretty good shock deals on ebay.