Steering Stabilizer shifted axle Q&A

[davjohn28]

I have a 2021 F250 that I did the standard 2" level kit on. I didn't put adjustable trackbar or relocation bracket as the axle shift is so minimal I really cant even see it.
Question is, i want to put a dual steering stabilizer that mounts to the diff cover. do you see there being an issue with the mounting process primarily where the brackets will mount to the Tie rods since the front axle supposedly shifts on every single truck with level kit?

 

[stufarmer]

Sorry .. you should at least install a Trac Bar Bracket to re-center the Axle. Thats kinda a big deal. Your Ft & Rear Axles are designed or engineered to follow each other. When they don't, even slightly, your truck no longer "tracks" down the road straight. It's called "Dog Legged". This isn't where I'd try to save a buck, you have a nice truck. Keep it that way.

 

[davjohn28]

Sorry .. you should at least install a Trac Bar Bracket to re-center the Axle. Thats kinda a big deal. Your Ft & Rear Axles are designed or engineered to follow each other. When they don't, even slightly, your truck no longer "tracks" down the road straight. It's called "Dog Legged". This isn't where I'd try to save a buck, you have a nice truck. Keep it that way.

Well I thought the same thing, a friend of mine has a 2021 F250 and he did the same basic 2”’level and then when he installed the trac bar bracket he said his axle shifted a little too much since it was a 2” level instead of 2.5 so I’m a little confused on what to do....( this is my first straight axle truck)
I’m all for setting it up correct as I plan to drive it for several years, I just don’t know should I buy a bracket and see how it sits or should I just install and adjustable track bar?

 

[strogg]

Well I thought the same thing, a friend of mine has a 2021 F250 and he did the same basic 2”’level and then when he installed the trac bar bracket he said his axle shifted a little too much since it was a 2” level instead of 2.5 so I’m a little confused on what to do....( this is my first straight axle truck)
I’m all for setting it up correct as I plan to drive it for several years, I just don’t know should I buy a bracket and see how it sits or should I just install and adjustable track bar?

You just described why it is highly recommended to use an adjustable trackbar instead of the trackbar relocation bracket with the 2020+ Super Duties. Installers have faced alignment problems with the relocation bracket. I recommend getting a good adjustable track bar. Once installed, be sure to bring it to a good alignment shop. They'll take care of lining up the axles.

 

[davjohn28]

Any recommendations on a good adjustable track bar that won’t cost an arm and a leg but is still high quality?

 

[Fordseniormaster]

I installed the Icon adjustable track bar on mine. Its a premium piece, a little pricey but you get what u pay for

 

[davjohn28]

I installed the Icon adjustable track bar on mine. Its a premium piece, a little pricey but you get what u pay for
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You install yourself then bring it to alignment shop? I’ve put level kits on half tons and a keep or two before so I would imagine i can install the adjustable track bar then install the stabilizers

 

[Fordseniormaster]

I work here at dealership so i did install myself, pretty simple install and then have alignment guy center it for ya. I would highly recommend to buy there little tool to adjust it also to keep from damaging the adjuster.

 

[strogg]

I have the ReadyLIFT adjustable track bar on mine. It has held up perfectly so far despite my Dakar rally style abuse I threw at it.