Missing Rear Track Bar

[Jeepz4Mee]

I have recently installed a 2.5" BDS suspension, and when taking off the old rear leaf springs I noticed that my rear track bar was disconnected already. Upon further inspection, I found that the bracket that attaches the track bar to the axle broke. I then installed the new suspension and forgot about the rear track bar. I have read in some articles that the rear track bar isnt necessary. What do you think? Is that correct?

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

I recommend not using it on a YJ, the rear axle tracks very well behind the solid spring hangers on the frame so it's really not needed.

 

[LVRockCrawler]

been running 4 yrs w/a 4" lift with neither the front or rear track bar and no sway bar... so personally i wouldn't worry about it.... just remember its not a ferrari in the corners and you'll be ok....

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

No track bars or swaybar here, and I've got soft SOA springs.

 

[jeeperwilly]

I ran my DD YJ for 7 years without a rear trac bar. Its just useless steel under there. You'll get better flex without it too.

 

[Jeepz4Mee]

Thanks for the info. Preciate it

 

[jps4jeep]

drove my jeep for years with out any track bars or sway bars. never an issue, won't pull .95 G's on a skid pad, but won't drive terribly bad either.

 

[jfrabat]

Mine is not there, but I cant say it missing cause I dont miss it one bit!

 

[ursman]

been running 4 yrs w/a 4" lift with neither the front or rear track bar and no sway bar... so personally i wouldn't worry about it.... just remember its not a ferrari in the corners and you'll be ok....

X2. Track bars are off mine as well. Much better flex without them which is a big improvement with any leaf sprung Jeep.