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SYNERGY MFG. 870 INDUSTRIAL WAY, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA (805) 242-0397
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PPM-8550 DODGE TRACKBAR
GENERAL NOTES:
These instructions are also available on our website at www.synergymfg.com Check the website for any
updated instructions and additional photos for reference.
This TB is designed to fit stock height trucks, all the way up to a 6.0” suspension lift and will allow you
to correctly align the front axle after a suspension lift is installed. NOTE, on a 6.0” lifted truck, the axle
will need to be slightly offset from center to prevent interference with the coil bucket and track bar
bracket on the driver side.
The track bar features a double adjuster sleeve which allows you to adjust the length of the track bar
without removing the end of the track bar from the vehicle.
PARTS LIST:
(1) PPM-8550 DODGE TRACK BAR
(1) Installed ½-20 UNF x 1.50” G8 bolt
(1) Installed ½-20 UNF Grade 8 Stover nut
(1) Installed Synergy Manufacturing Double Adjuster Sleeve
(1) Installed Heavy Duty Heat Treated 7/8”-14 LH the Chromoly Rod End
(2) 3712-09-160-A Rod end misalignment spacers (14mm / 9/16” bolt, 1.60” mounting width)
(2) 3712-10-160 Rod end misalignment spacers (16mm / 5/8” bolt, 1.60” mounting width)
(1) 4206-02 Bushing sleeve (16mm / 0.625” bolt, 1.60” mounting width)
(1) 4206-01-A Bushing sleeve (14mm / 0.5625” bolt, 1.60” mounting width)
(2) 4306-01 Bushing halves
(1) ZERK-00 Straight ¼” grease able Zerk fitting
INSTRUCTIONS:
1) The track bar comes with the adjuster sleeve, rod end, and ½” hardware pre assembled. The Zerk
fitting will need to be installed into the bushing tube on both year ranges
-For years 03-09 14mm/9/16” hardware is used. Install 4206-01-A bushing sleeve with 4306-01
bushing halves into the bushing tube and 3712-09-160-A misalignment spacers into the rod end.
-For years 2010 and up 16mm/5/8” hardware is used. Install 4206-02 bushing sleeve with 4306-01
bushing halves into the bushing tube and 3712-10-160 misalignment spacers into the rod end.
NOTE: Some trucks will utilize a larger 16mm bolt on the axle end of the track bar.
2) When changing sleeves or bushings in the track bar, do so in the following order to prevent damage
to bushings:
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Step 1) Remove zerk fitting. 5/16” socket or wrench.
Step 2) Hammer out sleeve. Use a slightly larger bolt or punch to tap out sleeve.
Step 3) Remove bushing halves. Use a pair of channel locks around the outer lip of the
bushing to remove the first half. With one half of the bushing is removed, the other side
can be tapped out with a bolt or punch.
Installation is the reverse of these steps. Bushing installed first, then inner sleeve, then
zerk last. Use generous amounts of grease throughout installation.
3) Installation of the track bar can be performed with the vehicle sitting on level ground.
4) Remove the existing track bar. The wrench size will be either an 18mm or a 21mm depending on
model yr.
5) Install the new Synergy Manufacturing adjustable trackbar with the bushing end going into the frame
mount and the pinch bolts on the axle end.
6) Re-use the stock track bar mounting bolts and torque accordingly. (Note – it helps to have someone
turn the steering wheel to help align the bushing to the bracket hole when inserting the bolt:
14mm bolt = 125 ft-lbs
16mm bolt = 146 ft-lbs.
7) Center the axle by turning the adjuster sleeve, counterclockwise will extend the track bar. Use a ¼”
punch or similar tool to turn the adjuster sleeve. Recommended track bar lengths listed below.
These lengths are to be used as a baseline. Fine tune lengths for your application.
Stock height vehicle = 38-7/8” (factory length)
3.0” Lifted Vehicle = 39-1/8”
6.0” Lifted Vehicle = 39-7/16” (**NOTE** Axle will be slightly offset towards the
driver side. This is done to prevent interference with the coil / coil bucket mount on the
driver side.)
8) Once you have the axle centered, tighten the pinch bolt to 50 ft-lbs. Make sure pinch bolt has
adequately clamped onto the rod end shank so that the adjuster is not movable.
9) Grease the polyurethane frame pivot bushing with quality automotive chassis grease through the
attached zerk fitting.
10) Re-check all torque specs after 100 miles of driving.
Installation is Complete.
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