{"product_id":"clayton-adjustable-front-track-bar-oe-bracket-xj-zj-cor-4500502","title":"Clayton Off Road Adjustable Front Track Bar with OE-Height 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 3–6\" of lift on your XJ or ZJ and need an adjustable front track bar with a double-shear bracket that maintains OEM track bar height — no drop pitman arm required\u003c\/strong\u003e — this kit uses a 1\/4\" OE-height bracket that keeps the track bar at the factory height position while putting the bar in double shear for superior strength. At 3–6\" of lift, the OE-height bracket allows you to run a stock pitman arm. For 6–8\" of lift where a drop bracket and drop pitman arm are needed, see COR-4500512.\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 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 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 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 OE-height double-shear bracket for 3–6\" 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\" OE-height double-shear bracket. Stock pitman arm compatible. Re-centers front axle at 3–6\" of lift on XJ and ZJ builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-shear 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 bracket strongly recommended. Stock pitman arm compatible at 3–6\" of lift. Lifetime warranty. Made in the USA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe COR-4500502 is Clayton Off Road's adjustable front track bar with OE-height bracket for the 1984–2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ and 1993–1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ, designed for builds running 3–6\" of lift. Unlike the drop bracket version (COR-4500512, designed for 6–8\" of lift), this kit uses a 1\/4\" bracket that maintains the OEM track bar height position. At 3–6\" of lift, the OE-height bracket provides the double-shear strength advantage without requiring a drop pitman arm — the stock pitman arm is compatible at this lift range. 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. 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-4500502\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront Track Bar with OE-Height 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\u003eBracket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4\" Steel, OE Height, 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\u003e3\" to 6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePitman Arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStock Pitman Arm Compatible at 3–6\" of Lift\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\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 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\u003eDrop Bracket Version (6–8\" Lift)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCOR-4500512 — Drop Bracket, Drop Pitman Arm Required\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 OE-Height Bracket, 3\" to 6\" Lift\u003cbr\u003e✅ Fits 1993–1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ — All Trims — Front Track Bar with OE-Height Bracket, 3\" to 6\" 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\/JK\/JL\/JT — different front suspension architecture\u003cbr\u003e❌ Not recommended for lifts above 6\" — for 6–8\" of lift, use the drop bracket version COR-4500512 with a drop pitman arm\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 bracket strongly recommended:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1\/4\" OE-height 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 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 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\u003eStock pitman arm is compatible at 3–6\" of lift — no drop pitman arm required at this lift range.\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 3–6\" of lift. Front track bar length and 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? This OE-height bracket version is designed for 3–6\" of lift and is compatible with a stock pitman arm. If you're running 6–8\" of lift, order the drop bracket version COR-4500512 instead — it lowers the track bar mount and requires a drop pitman arm. 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":51651330638145,"sku":"COR-4500502","price":448.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1284\/1793\/files\/COR-4500502_0-COR.jpg?v=1776528706","url":"https:\/\/obsidianforgedautosupply.com\/products\/clayton-adjustable-front-track-bar-oe-bracket-xj-zj-cor-4500502","provider":"Obsidian Forged Auto Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}