Clayton Off Road Front Track Bar Drop Bracket for 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ and LJ Unlimited

Is This for You?

• You're running 4–7" of lift on your TJ or LJ and already have a Clayton adjustable front track bar — you need the drop bracket only to correct track bar angles at your lift height — this is the drop bracket sold separately, not a complete track bar kit. If you need the complete front track bar with drop bracket as a kit, see COR-4500522. This bracket lowers the frame-side front track bar mount, reducing the track bar angle at 4–7" of lift.
• You want a 5/16" CNC laser-cut steel double-shear drop bracket that bolts to the OEM frame location for alignment, then must be fully welded for maximum strength — the bracket uses the OEM frame track bar mount location for alignment and initial positioning. It must be fully welded before use — tack welds or bolt-only installation are not sufficient. The double-shear design puts the track bar bolt in double shear, eliminating the risk of over-flexing the joint under lateral load.
• You understand this bracket ships bare metal and requires welding — it is not powder coated and is not a bolt-on bracket — this bracket ships bare metal (uncoated). Welding is required. Prime and paint or apply your own finish after welding. For the complete front track bar kit with drop bracket (powder coated black, includes track bar), see COR-4500522.

The Result

• Front track bar drop bracket only — 5/16" CNC laser-cut steel, double-shear design, 4–7" lift. Lowers the frame-side front track bar mount to correct track bar angle at lift height. Ships bare metal.
• Bolts to OEM frame location for alignment, then must be fully welded for maximum strength. Double-shear design puts track bar bolt in double shear — eliminates joint over-flex under lateral load.
• Welding required. Ships bare metal — finish after welding. Made in the USA. For the complete front track bar kit with drop bracket, see COR-4500522.

The COR-4500420 is Clayton Off Road's front track bar drop bracket for the 1997–2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ and LJ Unlimited, sold as a standalone bracket for customers who already have a Clayton adjustable front track bar and need the drop bracket separately. At 4–7" of lift, the factory front track bar angle becomes steep enough that a drop bracket is required to correct the geometry. This bracket is CNC laser-cut from 5/16" steel and uses the OEM frame track bar mount location for alignment before being fully welded in place. The double-shear design puts the track bar bolt in double shear, eliminating the risk of over-flexing the joint under lateral load. This bracket ships bare metal — it is not powder coated. Welding is required. Prime, paint, or apply your preferred finish after welding. For the complete front track bar kit with drop bracket (includes the adjustable track bar, powder coated black), see COR-4500522. Made in the USA.

Audit Table

Verified Fitment (OFAS Standard)

✅ Fits 1997–2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ (2-Door) — All Trims — Front Track Bar Drop Bracket, 4" to 7" Lift
✅ Fits 2004–2006 Jeep Wrangler LJ Unlimited (4-Door) — All Trims — Front Track Bar Drop Bracket, 4" to 7" Lift
❌ Does NOT fit Jeep Wrangler JK (2007–2018) — different front track bar frame mount geometry
❌ Does NOT fit Jeep Wrangler JL (2018–2026) — different front suspension architecture
❌ Not recommended for lifts below 4" or above 7"
❌ Welding required — not a bolt-on bracket

Installation & Fabrication Notes

• Welding required. This bracket ships bare metal and must be fully welded to the frame before use. Tack welds or bolt-only installation are not sufficient and will result in bracket failure under load.
• Bolt the bracket to the OEM frame front track bar mount location for alignment — use the OEM bolt holes to position the bracket correctly before welding.
• Verify bracket position and angle per Clayton's installation instructions before final weld-out.
• Fully weld the bracket to the frame after confirming alignment.
• Prime, paint, or apply your preferred finish to the bare metal bracket after welding and before installation of the track bar.
• Install the Clayton adjustable front track bar to the drop bracket mount hole.
• Set the track bar length with the vehicle at ride height and the front axle centered under the vehicle.
• Torque all hardware to specification at ride height.
• Verify front axle centering and have the front alignment checked after installation.

Wheel & Tire Fitment

Compatible with standard TJ/LJ wheel and tire combinations at 4–7" of lift. Front track bar drop bracket position affects front axle centering and tire clearance — verify equal clearance on both sides after installation.

Engineering Question: Do you already have a Clayton adjustable front track bar, or do you need the complete kit? If you need the complete front track bar with drop bracket (includes the adjustable track bar, powder coated black), order COR-4500522 instead. This bracket is sold separately for customers who already have the track bar. Also confirm you have welding capability — this bracket ships bare metal and must be fully welded to the frame before use.