ReadyLIFT® 67-2535 - Track Bar Bracket

Raising a truck changes many subtle things in the steering. One effect is to change the angle of the front track bar (sometimes referred to as a Panhard rod). This bar goes from one side of the truck's frame to the opposite side of the axle housing. It's what keeps the front axle from moving from side to side, instead of only up and down like it's supposed to. Normally, it's almost horizontal, so the axle doesn't move back and forth, left and right as the truck moves up and down on the suspension. But when you lift the truck, the track bar tilts upward on the frame end while the axle end stays put. This has two effects: the first is to pull the axle to the side, putting the truck out of thrust line alignment. That will make the steering wheel slightly off-center when you're moving straight ahead. Perhaps more noticeable is a left-right steering effect as the axle moves up and down. Moving the frame-side pivot down in relation to the body - closer to where it started before the body was lifted - will minimize both of these effects.

This bracket was developed by ReadyLIFT as a component of their lift kits, but is now available as separate piece. Manufactured from cast iron, it's e-coated for a long-lasting finish. It attaches to the factory mounting points with the factory hardware.