Jeep Track Bars & Track Bar Brackets

A properly designed adjustable track bar helps re-center the axle after installing a leveling kit or suspension lift, improving steering response and maintaining proper suspension alignment. Popular applications include the Ford F250 & F350 Super Duty, Ram 2500 & 3500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, and other solid axle vehicles.

Why Upgrade Your Track Bar?

When a vehicle is lifted, the factory track bar follows a different arc than it was originally designed for. This can cause the axle to shift toward the driver or passenger side of the vehicle.

Common symptoms include:

• Axle no longer centered under the vehicle
• Steering wheel off-center
• Reduced steering precision
• Suspension geometry changes
• Uneven tire clearance

An adjustable track bar allows the axle to be properly re-centered after installing a lift kit, helping restore proper suspension geometry and steering performance.

Adjustable Track Bar vs Track Bar Drop Bracket

Both solutions are designed to address axle shift, but they accomplish the task differently.

Adjustable Track Bars

• Re-center the axle through length adjustment
• Mount in the factory locations
• Compatible with a wide range of lift heights
• Typically, it provides the most precise axle positioning

Track Bar Brackets

• Relocate the factory mounting point
• Often included with certain lift kits
• Common on moderate lift heights
• Can be used alone or alongside an adjustable track bar, depending on the application
• Fixed drop amount for specific lift heights

Popular Applications

Ford F250 & F350 Super Duty

Front track bars are among the most common upgrades for lifted Super Duty trucks. They are frequently paired with leveling kits, radius arm lift kits, steering stabilizers, and larger tire packages.

Ram 2500 and 3500

As lift height increases on Ram trucks, adjustable track bars help maintain proper front axle alignment and steering performance. They are commonly installed alongside radius arms and suspension lift kits.

Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator

Track bars play a critical role in maintaining suspension geometry on lifted Jeep applications and are often considered a required upgrade when moving beyond mild lift heights.

Related Suspension Upgrades

Track bars are frequently installed alongside:

• Radius Arms
• Steering Stabilizers
• Lift Kits
• Leveling Kits
• Ball Joints
• Steering Upgrade Kits
• Shocks & Coilovers

Selecting the proper combination of components helps ensure your suspension system performs as intended both on and off-road.