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DR KDSS Rear Track Bar Relocation Bracket for 4th Gen Tacoma (2024+)
If you’ve lifted your 4th Gen Tacoma, you’ve probably noticed the rear axle shifting side to side instead of moving cleanly up and down. That’s the panhard bar angle being thrown off, and it results in instability, bump steer, and wandering at speed.
The DR KDSS Rear Track Bar Relocation Bracket fixes that by raising the axle-side pivot point and bringing the bar back close to level. This geometry correction makes the truck drive the way it should after a lift.
I installed one on my own 4th Gen Tacoma and can confirm fitment. I actually had to remove a relocation bracket that came with my suspension kit because it didn’t provide enough support and honestly felt unsafe. The DR KDSS bracket solved that issue immediately. It’s solid, properly supported, and bolts in with no modification needed.
Kit Contents
- Primary bracket
- Bottom washer mount
- Adapter bracket
- All required hardware
Tools and Materials
Here is what I needed for my install:- 19mm socket, 22mm socket & 1/2" wrench
- 22mm open-end wrench (for the new hardware and for removing my old bracket)
- Rubber mallet (to knock the panhard bar in/out of place)
- 1/2" Impact Driver
- (optional) Paint Pen
Install Walkthrough
1. Remove My Existing Bracket
If you’re running an aftermarket suspension kit with its own relocation bracket, you’ll need to pull that first. With a 22mm socket and open end wrench.
Most lift kit panhard relocation brackets rely on a single bolt with no internal or external support. That design leaves the bracket free to flex back and forth under leverage from the panhard bar, which can quickly become unsafe if it fails. This caused concerns, so this is why I chose to upgrade to the DR KDSS Bracket.
2. Unbolt Panhard Bar
Use your 19mm socket to remove the factory bolt and free the panhard bar. A rubber mallet helps knock it up and out of place. If you have a kit bracket you may need to pry it free with a pry bar.
3. Insert The Adapter Bracket
Slide the included double shear bracket into position with the side bolt facing the passenger side. Make sure the center hole lines up with the factory panhard thread.
4. Install Bottom Plate Washer Nut
Slide the custom-fit washer into the small opening and line it up horizontally with the hole in the back.
5. Mount the Primary Bracket
Position the main bracket and loosely thread the factory panhard bolt back through it. Don’t tighten yet.
6. Thread Bottom Bolt
Loosely start the bottom bolt through the main bracket into the washer nut.
7. Thread Side Bolt
Loosely install the side bolt to secure alignment.
8. Install New Panhard Hardware
Drop the panhard bar into its new position on the bracket. In my case, it was the top hole since I have a 4" lift kit. If you have a smaller lift, you may use the bottom slot or get the "shorty" bracket. Insert the supplied hardware and thread on the nut.
9. Tighten Bolts
You can now go around and tighten everything down. DR.KDSS recommends tightening all 4 bolts to 120ft lbs.
10. Bonus Points
Now that everything is set, you can take a paint pen and mark each bolt's location. This will help you check everything quickly before hitting any trails.Final Result
The DR KDSS bracket for the 4th Gen Tacoma is a clean, solid solution to securely fix wrong-angled panhard bars after a lift. No unsafe flex, and no stability issues. Just the geometry correction every lifted Tacoma needs.Take 5% off DR.KDSS products from Tacoma Force with code: 4gtacopanhard

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Final Result Vs. Kit Bracket
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