JL Wrangler Track Bar Bracket

JL Wrangler Track Bar Bracket. On this video we install a Steer Smarts Yeti XD JL/JT track bar and sector shaft brace. We install this on my 2018 Jeep Wrangler and replace my old Synergy brace. I'm excited to try out this new brace from Steer Smarts, it is designed with an enclosed bearing for the sector shaft brace as well as thicker .25" steel construction. My previous brace was giving us a little trouble while in Moab last year so I was running it without the sector shaft portion, I'm glad this new one will be protecting my sector shaft again and providing a solid track bar brace. This was a really easy install and I'm excited with the fitment and quality of this new track bar bracket. Thanks for watching guys and check the links below to support the channel!
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00:00 Intro
2:22 Tools Needed
3:45 Removing Old Brace
5:45 Comparison
6:37 New Brace Install
12:21 Outro
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[@michaelbusbee601]

And changing your mind over the original install, did you ever consider the metalcloak selector shaft brace?

[@FROSTBITEOFFROAD]

I don’t recall if the Metalcloak one was out then, I’m still really happy with the switch to the Steer Smarts version. Hope this helps, thanks for watching!

[@FROSTBITEOFFROAD]

Thanks for watching the video guys, I’m enjoying the tighter steering and decreased noise I’m getting from that side. I may have the bracket welded to the frame in the future to see if that eliminates the remaining noises. Let me know what brace you guys are running in the comments below 👇

[@TheRamon0007]

I have exactly the same problem, I'm the same as you, thanks

[@FROSTBITEOFFROAD]

No problem, let me know if you have any questions. How do you like your 40’s?

[@jayhernandez6812]

You're saying install this YETI XD™ JL/JT SECTOR SHAFT BRACE WITH FRAME SIDE TRACK BAR REINFORCEMENT BRACKET and don't have to take out tire to install this product and is there a room to this job without taking out tire and still use same tools?

[@FROSTBITEOFFROAD]

Yeah, if you turned your wheel full driver you would have the room needed. But it does make it easier with the tire off and the extra room to work. It’s a pretty easy install, let me know if you have any more questions and thanks for watching the video Jay!

[@jayhernandez6812]

Do i need to 1 bolt to take out for sway bar and move it up for room?

[@FROSTBITEOFFROAD]

@@jayhernandez6812 yeah, I have quick disconnects but if you don’t you will have to unbolt it and move it up out of the way.

[@jayhernandez6812]

When you put back the trackbar is it line up on spot, don't need to turn wheels so will reach the hole?

[@FROSTBITEOFFROAD]

@@jayhernandez6812 it depends if you’re Jeep shifted at all while installing the bracket. It probably will but if you’re working by yourself just turn the wheel a little bit at a time and it will line back up just fine.

[@bane1240]

New to this but whats the main reason to do this? To tighten up the steering wander and provide more support overall to the steering box? Is that mostly when U move to bigger tires or even with stock setup?

[@FROSTBITEOFFROAD]

A lot of these Jeeps come with pretty sloppy steering from the Factory on Factory tires. It made a huge difference on mine when I added this, it also supports the steering box sector shaft. When you start offloading this is definitely a great mod for these Jeeps. Thanks for watching the video!

[@jayhernandez6812]

Is there a nut bolt behind the short 4 bolts, or no?

[@FROSTBITEOFFROAD]

If you’re talking about the 4 steering box bolts, there is no nuts. They just bolt into the box itself.

[@jackbauer9347]

Any noise since install?

[@FROSTBITEOFFROAD]

It did decrease the noise a lot, I’m still getting the popping noise occasionally but it’s quieter and less frequent. I may weld it to the frame in the future, thanks for watching Jack!

[@derekdean2614]

What track bar do you have an did you have any clearance issues with it

[@FROSTBITEOFFROAD]

I have a Metalcloak track bar, haven’t had any issues with this combo so far. Hope this helps, thanks for watching the video Derek!

[@derekdean2614]

I have a jk and I’m having fitment issues with track bar

[@FROSTBITEOFFROAD]

@@derekdean2614 what brand track bar are you using?

[@derekdean2614]

@@FROSTBITEOFFROAD rough country

[@FROSTBITEOFFROAD]

@@derekdean2614 where is it hitting? Is it something you can grind down and make work? If not, I’m sure the Steer Smarts track bar will fit no problem.

[@feelsbeard]

I know it’s a late comment, I recently had issues with my synergy brace again. I’ve taken it off and looking at installing the SS brace. Especially now I’m running 37x13.50 Falken RT01s

[@FROSTBITEOFFROAD]

Yeah, I noticed a significant decrease in noise making the same swap. I’m still happy with my decision and wish I did it sooner! Thanks for watching the video!

[@jayhernandez6812]

Is there away to hold the axle in place won't move after taking out taskbar ?

[@FROSTBITEOFFROAD]

You could use a big ratchet strap from the frame to the axle but it’s really not that necessary. Just make sure you take that pitman arm nut off and put the new nut on first.