{"product_id":"clayton-adjustable-front-track-bar-drop-bracket-xj-zj-cor-4500512","title":"Clayton Off Road Adjustable Front Track Bar with Drop Bracket for 1984-2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ and 1993-1998 Grand Cherokee ZJ","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIs This for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou're running 6–8\" of lift on your XJ or ZJ and need an adjustable front track bar with a drop bracket to correct track bar angles and re-center the front axle at extreme lift heights\u003c\/strong\u003e — at 6–8\" of lift, a standard adjustable track bar alone cannot adequately correct the track bar angle. The included 1\/4\" drop bracket lowers the frame-side track bar mount, reducing the track bar angle at lift height and improving lateral suspension geometry. A drop pitman arm is also recommended at this lift range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want a greaseable 2.5\" forged Johnny Joint at the frame end and a GIIRO dual-durometer bushing at the axle end, with a double-shear bracket design that eliminates joint over-flex\u003c\/strong\u003e — the greaseable 2.5\" forged Johnny Joint at the frame end provides high-articulation, low-friction movement with the ability to regrease the joint for long-term maintenance. The GIIRO bushing at the axle end is maintenance-free and NVH-isolating. The double-shear drop bracket design puts the axle-end bolt in double shear, eliminating the risk of over-flexing the joint under lateral load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou understand this installation requires drilling the factory axle mount hole for the 9\/16\" Grade 8 HD bolt, and that adding welds to the drop bracket is strongly recommended for superior strength\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 9\/16\" Grade 8 bolt and flanged tab require drilling the factory axle track bar mount hole. The drop bracket bolts to the OEM frame location — adding a few small welds is strongly recommended for added strength over a bolt-only installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Result\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable front track bar with drop bracket for 6–8\" of lift — 1-3\/8\" x 5\/16\" DOM tubing, greaseable 2.5\" forged Johnny Joint at frame end, GIIRO dual-durometer bushing at axle end, 1\/4\" double-shear drop bracket. Corrects track bar angle and re-centers front axle at 6–8\" of lift on XJ and ZJ builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-shear drop bracket design — puts axle-end bolt in double shear, eliminating joint over-flex. 9\/16\" Grade 8 HD bolt and flanged tab included. Powder coated black. Center-to-center: min 31-1\/8\", max 32-3\/16\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrilling required (axle mount). Welds on drop bracket strongly recommended. Drop pitman arm recommended at 6–8\" of lift. Lifetime warranty. Made in the USA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe COR-4500512 is Clayton Off Road's adjustable front track bar with drop bracket for the 1984–2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ and 1993–1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ, designed for builds running 6–8\" of lift. At 6–8\" of lift, the factory front track bar angle becomes steep enough that a standard adjustable track bar alone cannot adequately correct the geometry. The included 1\/4\" drop bracket lowers the frame-side track bar mount, reducing the track bar angle at lift height. The bracket bolts to the OEM frame location — adding a few small welds is strongly recommended for superior strength over a bolt-only installation. The double-shear bracket design puts the axle-end bolt in double shear, eliminating the risk of over-flexing the joint under lateral load. The track bar uses a greaseable 2.5\" forged Johnny Joint at the frame end for high-articulation, low-friction movement with long-term maintainability, and a GIIRO dual-durometer bushing pressed into a machined housing at the axle end for maintenance-free, NVH-isolating performance. The factory axle track bar mount hole must be drilled out to accept the included 9\/16\" Grade 8 HD bolt and flanged tab. A drop pitman arm is recommended when running 6–8\" of lift. Track bar comes powder coated black. Center-to-center adjustment range: min 31-1\/8\", max 32-3\/16\". Lifetime warranty. Made in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAudit Table\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCOR-4500512\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront Track Bar with Drop Bracket, Adjustable — XJ and ZJ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTubing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-3\/8\" x 5\/16\" DOM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame-End Joint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreaseable 2.5\" Forged Johnny Joint — High-Articulation, Maintainable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAxle-End Joint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGIIRO Dual-Durometer Bushing — Pressed into Machined Housing, Maintenance-Free, NVH-Isolating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrop Bracket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4\" Steel, Double-Shear Design — Bolts to OEM Frame Location; Welds Strongly Recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble-Shear Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAxle-End Bolt in Double Shear — Eliminates Joint Over-Flex Under Lateral Load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAxle Hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\/16\" Grade 8 HD Bolt + Flanged Tab — Factory Axle Mount Hole Must Be Drilled Out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLift Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\" to 8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCenter-to-Center\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin 31-1\/8\" — Max 32-3\/16\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrop Pitman Arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended at 6–8\" of Lift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowder Coated Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrilling Required (Axle Mount); Welds on Drop Bracket Strongly Recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifetime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTJ\/LJ Version\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCOR-4500522 — 4–7\" Lift, 5\/16\" Drop Bracket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\" x 24\" x 30\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVerified Fitment (OFAS Standard)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e✅ Fits 1984–2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ — All Trims — Front Track Bar with Drop Bracket, 6\" to 8\" Lift\u003cbr\u003e✅ Fits 1993–1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ — All Trims — Front Track Bar with Drop Bracket, 6\" to 8\" Lift\u003cbr\u003e❌ Does NOT fit Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ (1999–2004) — different front track bar geometry; see COR-4506200\u003cbr\u003e❌ Does NOT fit Jeep Wrangler TJ\/LJ (1997–2006) — TJ\/LJ version is COR-4500522 (4–7\" lift, 5\/16\" bracket)\u003cbr\u003e❌ Does NOT fit Jeep Wrangler JK\/JL\/JT — different front suspension architecture\u003cbr\u003e❌ Not recommended for lifts below 6\" — standard adjustable track bar without drop bracket is appropriate for lower lift heights\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Fabrication Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrilling required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drill out the factory front axle track bar mount hole to accept the 9\/16\" Grade 8 HD bolt per Clayton's installation instructions before installing the track bar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWelds on drop bracket strongly recommended:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1\/4\" drop bracket bolts to the OEM frame track bar mount location. Adding a few small welds to the bracket is strongly recommended for superior strength over a bolt-only installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the drop bracket to the OEM frame location, verify alignment and position, then add welds per Clayton's installation instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the 9\/16\" Grade 8 HD bolt and flanged tab in the drilled axle mount location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the adjustable track bar between the drop bracket and the axle mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the track bar length with the vehicle at ride height and the front axle centered under the vehicle — adjust within the 31-1\/8\" to 32-3\/16\" center-to-center range until the axle is centered laterally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall a drop pitman arm if running 6–8\" of lift — recommended to correct steering geometry at this lift height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorque all hardware to specification at ride height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify front axle centering and tire clearance after installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter centering the front axle, verify steering wheel centering and have the front alignment checked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWheel \u0026amp; Tire Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible with standard XJ and ZJ wheel and tire combinations at 6–8\" of lift. Front track bar length and drop bracket position affect front axle centering, tire clearance, and steering wheel centering — verify equal clearance on both sides and steering wheel position after installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngineering Question:\u003c\/strong\u003e What is your current lift height on the XJ or ZJ, and are you running a drop pitman arm? This track bar with drop bracket is designed for 6–8\" of lift — a drop pitman arm is recommended at this lift range to correct steering geometry. Also confirm you have a drill for the axle mount hole before ordering. After installation, have the front alignment checked.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Clayton Off Road","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51651330670913,"sku":"COR-4500512","price":448.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1284\/1793\/files\/COR-4500512_0-COR.jpg?v=1776528713","url":"https:\/\/obsidianforgedautosupply.com\/products\/clayton-adjustable-front-track-bar-drop-bracket-xj-zj-cor-4500512","provider":"Obsidian Forged Auto Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}