Replacing drop track bar bracket w/ factory set up

[Banjer Picker]

Adding a track bar riser on the axle side and need to remove the dropped track bar bracket on the frame drivers-side. The current dropped trac arm bar is a heavy duty Cage brand that is welded to the frame and factory bracket.

Has anyone had to put a new factory-style trac arm bracket on their frame? If so who makes them? Had no luck with W-H or Duffs.

Thanks!

 

[bronconut73]

Was going to be asking this question soon too....

 

[toddz69]

Adding a track bar riser on the axle side and need to remove the dropped track bar bracket on the frame drivers-side. The current dropped trac arm bar is a heavy duty Cage brand that is welded to the frame and factory bracket.

Has anyone had to put a new factory-style trac arm bracket on their frame? If so who makes them? Had no luck with W-H or Duffs.

Thanks!

Does the Cage bracket obscure the holes in the original bracket?

Todd Z.

 

[stlo]

I don't think anyone makes one like the stock one but there are many aftermarket weld on style ones that are great..... Just as easy to build one though if your going to be welding it on anyway

 

[golfobx]

I had same issue. But the stock holes were still viable. So, I just used the stock location. Figured I could cut the drop off later once I'm sure I don't need to drill a intermediate hole to keep my angles where I want them.

 

[toddz69]

I had same issue. But the stock holes were still viable. So, I just used the stock location. Figured I could cut the drop off later once I'm sure I don't need to drill a intermediate hole to keep my angles where I want them.

That's why I asked my question a few posts ago. When I decided to get rid of my drop bracket years ago, we just cut it off flush with the bottom of the stock bracket. Handy because it doubles the thickness of the stock bracket which helps the holes keep their shape longer.

Todd Z.

 

[DirtDonk]

So does your drop bracket fit INSIDE the stock bracket, or outside?
If outside, just to what Todd golfobx were saying and utilize the original holes in the original bracket.
if it's inside however, that would be a problem and would indeed have to be removed.
But what about an angle grinder to cut the welds off? I've seen some that were pretty hard to get at all the weld, but some that would have been relatively straightforward.

Paul

 

[Banjer Picker]

That's why I asked my question a few posts ago. When I decided to get rid of my drop bracket years ago, we just cut it off flush with the bottom of the stock bracket. Handy because it doubles the thickness of the stock bracket which helps the holes keep their shape longer.

Todd Z.

Thanks for the feedback guys! Checked the bracket up when I got home. I think these recommendations might work.

I love this place!

 

[big blue]

You can find one here, the one listed has a 3" drop but you can get the stock one.

http://stores.ebay.com/Early-Bronco-Parts-Store?_rdc=1