JNickel101 said:
I'd avoid the Rusty's trackbar components...especially used ones.
The issue isnt strength, its the angles at that height and the crappy Y steering design.
Please dont put 2" blocks in the rear, when a shackle is a better option.
I bet you still chewed up u-joints. Do it right, go SYE. You wont regret it. Your jeep will thank you!
Track bar wasn't an issue nor the drop bracket. The issues I had were with the rusty's upper control arms knocking like crazy and they were new.
My "used" track bar is still in good shape as it was used for 4 wheeling trips and then replaced with a long arm kit.
Block...Like I mentioned many hate them. But they are a cheap method of lift. And yes shackles are a better option.
Chewed up u-joints. Not a single one. SYE is better yes but for $250-500 for SYE unless going hack-n-tap for $80...A $20 YJ slip yoke was a simple solution without any problems or vibes.
I think most people tend to throw parts on and not take time to actually measure all angles before driving it. The immediate response from everyone is OMG you did over 3 inches..GET SYE ASAP and as much as an SYE is a good idea and good product, you CAN run 6-7 inches of lift without it.
Not everyone has $500 laying around for a new shaft and SYE kit. Nor do they want to tear into a t-case to replace the output shaft and housing.
I managed 7" lift for under 1k, did 4 trips with it and had a blast. Found the clayton long arm kit for 1k used, got a deal on stroker motor parts and called in a favor for machine time. 2k upgrade and I am now a 4.7 stroker, sye, 8" long arm. Its all about mega cheap wheeling and making thing WORK rather than dumping 20k on a jeep to wheel 3-4 times a year.