Rear track bar?

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  1. skipsgrabber

    skipsgrabber Should've had wrenches instead of hands

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    I tried looking it up,but can't seem to find it,has anyone installed a track bar for the rear? Not ladder bars,but the ones to keep the axle centered... I tried looking in the search bar,and pictures,but man that's a bunch of pics... Get to looking and be there days and forget what I started looking for :yup:
     
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    RMiller My name is Rick

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    These cars have leafspring rear suspension. There is no track bar.
     
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    Yeah,was trying to get an idea on one... Rear spring side loading causes goofy driving,need to keep it from "dogtracking"...
     
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    Assuming it doesn't have broken spring or loose U bolts, dog tracking should not be a issue... Replace the shackle & spring bushings...
     
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    After I replaced all the bushings in my front end, there seemed to be almost no roll with the 5/8 factory sway bar. I supposed I dont drive very hard, but I also think the strut rods dampen suspension movement and help that 5/8 bar do its job. Body roll in the back will be minimal if there is none in the front......so do make sure everything is good before taking the extra step beyond factory stuff. I suppose if you drive more spirited in the cornering department, you would encounter stuff I dont know about first hand yet. Having said that, The thought of a simple panhard bar has crossed my mind, but I have too many other things to get tuned better before that.
     
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