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stepsider · 02-05-2022, 01:41 AM

I just install 4" lower springs on my 72 step side. I also install a adjustable trac bar. What is the right adjustment or how do I determent the right ?

**Accelo** · 02-05-2022, 01:54 AM

Measure the distance of the wheels to the frame. Make it the same on both sides.

Zeroman · 02-05-2022, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Accelo

Measure the distance of the wheels to the frame. Make it the same on both sides.

Accelo is correct, but make sure you have the full suspension at ride height...meaning everything is there...bed, bedwood, tank of gas, etc.

I made this adjustment several times during my rebuild.

**HO455** · 02-05-2022, 03:16 PM

Here is a link to some photos and a write up from when I installed mine in my Burban. It may help you even though the photos are from above. Scroll down to post 513.
Good luck with the installation.

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...698377&page=21

BigBird05 · 02-06-2022, 07:54 PM

I haven't undertaken this yet. Is the new track bar shorter or longer than the stock bar?

**Accelo** · 02-06-2022, 08:33 PM

It's adjustable. However, it will end up being shorter if it was connected to the same position. Most use the stock top pivot and a relocated bottom connection.

BigBird05 · 02-06-2022, 08:59 PM

Thanks, but now you have me wondering why change to the bottom connection.

**Accelo** · 02-06-2022, 09:02 PM

The short story is the longer the rod is the less side movement there is when the suspension is compressed or loaded.

02-05-2022, 01:41 AM	#1
stepsider Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 207	Rear adjustable trac bar I just install 4" lower springs on my 72 step side. I also install a adjustable trac bar. What is the right adjustment or how do I determent the right ?

02-05-2022, 01:54 AM	#2
Accelo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,263	Re: Rear adjustable trac bar Measure the distance of the wheels to the frame. Make it the same on both sides.

02-05-2022, 03:16 PM	#4
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,222	Re: Rear adjustable trac bar Here is a link to some photos and a write up from when I installed mine in my Burban. It may help you even though the photos are from above. Scroll down to post 513. Good luck with the installation. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...698377&page=21 __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

02-06-2022, 07:54 PM	#5
BigBird05 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,305	Re: Rear adjustable trac bar I haven't undertaken this yet. Is the new track bar shorter or longer than the stock bar?

02-06-2022, 08:33 PM	#6
Accelo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,263	Re: Rear adjustable trac bar It's adjustable. However, it will end up being shorter if it was connected to the same position. Most use the stock top pivot and a relocated bottom connection.

02-06-2022, 08:59 PM	#7
BigBird05 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,305	Re: Rear adjustable trac bar Thanks, but now you have me wondering why change to the bottom connection.

02-06-2022, 09:02 PM	#8
Accelo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,263	Re: Rear adjustable trac bar The short story is the longer the rod is the less side movement there is when the suspension is compressed or loaded.



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