Clayton Off Road Custom Front Adjustable Track Bar Builder Kit for Jeep XJ ZJ TJ LJ High-Steer

Is This for You?

• You're running a high-steer conversion on your XJ, ZJ, TJ, or LJ and need a front track bar that clears your steering geometry without binding — this builder kit is designed specifically for high-steer setups, with 1/4" bracket compatibility at both ends and a cut-to-fit 24" DOM tube that lets you dial in the exact length for your axle and bracket position.
• You're building a custom front suspension setup and a bolt-on track bar won't work for your specific bracket location, lift height, or axle position — the unfinished tube ships at 24" center-to-center and cuts down to a final length range of 29-13/16" to 31-11/16", giving you the material to fit your exact geometry.
• You want forged Johnny Joints at both ends for maximum articulation and rebuildability — the 2.5" frame-end joint and 1.6" axle-end joint are both forged, greaseable, and rebuildable, with 9/16" thru-bolt hardware and RH thread on both ends for double-adjustable length tuning.

The Result

• Double-adjustable forged Johnny Joints at both ends — 2.5" frame end (2.625" width) and 1.6" axle end (1.6" width), both 9/16" thru-bolt, RH thread, greaseable and rebuildable.
• 1.5" x 0.156" wall DOM tube at 24" unfinished center-to-center — cut to your required length for a final range of 29-13/16" to 31-11/16" center-to-center.
• High-steer compatible with 1/4" brackets at both ends — designed to clear high-steer knuckle geometry on XJ, ZJ, TJ, and LJ solid front axle builds.

The COR-4500340 is Clayton Off Road's custom front adjustable track bar builder kit for solid-axle Jeep platforms running high-steer conversions or custom front suspension geometry. The kit ships with a 24" unfinished DOM tube (1.5" OD, 0.156" wall) and forged Johnny Joints pre-installed at both ends — the fabricator cuts the tube to the required length for their specific axle position, bracket location, and lift height, then welds the tube ends to final length. The final center-to-center range is 29-13/16" to 31-11/16", covering the front track bar length requirements for XJ, ZJ, TJ, and LJ platforms across a range of lift heights and axle positions. The frame-end joint is a 2.5" forged Johnny Joint with a 2.625" body width and 9/16" thru-bolt — the larger body provides higher load capacity at the frame mount where lateral forces are highest. The axle-end joint is a 1.6" forged Johnny Joint with a 1.6" body width and 9/16" thru-bolt — the narrower profile clears high-steer knuckle geometry without contact through the full steering sweep. Both joints are RH thread for double-adjustable length tuning and are greaseable and rebuildable for long-term serviceability. Compatible with 1/4" brackets at both ends. Made in the USA.

Audit Table

Verified Fitment (OFAS Standard)

✅ Fits 1984–2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ — Front, Custom High-Steer Track Bar Builder Application
✅ Fits 1993–1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ — Front, Custom High-Steer Track Bar Builder Application
✅ Fits 1997–2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ — Front, Custom High-Steer Track Bar Builder Application
✅ Fits 2004–2006 Jeep Wrangler LJ Unlimited — Front, Custom High-Steer Track Bar Builder Application
❌ Does NOT fit Jeep Wrangler JK (2007–2018) — different front track bar geometry and bracket spec
❌ Does NOT fit Jeep Wrangler JL (2018–2026) — different front suspension architecture
❌ Does NOT fit Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ (1999–2004) — different front track bar geometry
❌ Not a bolt-on replacement — requires cutting, welding, and fabrication to final length
❌ Not compatible with stock steering geometry — high-steer conversion required for correct axle-end joint clearance

Installation & Fabrication Notes

• Fabrication required. The 24" DOM tube must be cut to your required length and welded to final dimension. This is not a bolt-on track bar.
• Determine your required center-to-center length based on your axle position, bracket location, and lift height before cutting — measure twice, cut once.
• Final length range is 29-13/16" to 31-11/16" center-to-center — do not cut the tube shorter than required to achieve minimum final length.
• Verify 1/4" bracket thickness at both frame and axle mount before installation — thicker brackets will reduce the effective joint travel range.
• Grease both Johnny Joints at the zerk fittings before first use and at regular service intervals.
• After installation, verify full steering sweep from lock to lock with no contact between the axle-end joint and the high-steer knuckle or tie rod at any point in the sweep.
• Set track bar length with the axle centered under the vehicle at ride height — do not set length at full droop or full compression.
• Torque 9/16" thru-bolts to your specific bracket specification — verify with Clayton's hardware torque spec for 9/16" Grade 8 hardware.

Wheel & Tire Fitment

Compatible with standard XJ/ZJ/TJ/LJ wheel and tire combinations. Track bar length and axle centering affect tire clearance at full steering lock — verify clearance after installation with your specific tire size and lift height.

Engineering Question: Have you confirmed your final required center-to-center length falls within the 29-13/16" to 31-11/16" range? If your application requires a length outside this range, this builder kit will not provide sufficient tube material. Also confirm your steering system is a high-steer conversion — the 1.6" axle-end joint is sized for high-steer knuckle clearance and may not clear stock steering geometry at full lock.