I've got the 3" FT Premium Lift. As w/many, it comes with the adjustable front track bar. I noticed the nut on the adjustable track bar isn't tight anymore... This is the nut that is supposed to lock in where you adjust the track bar to. Is this normal for this nut to loosen or should it always be tight? I ask because it seems that when it's not tight I get a little 'clunking' noise occasionally from up there and I've chased the noise down to that inline nut that is supposed to lock in your adjustment.

So can someone tell me if this is supposed to stay tight all the time or does the movement of the axel and track bar naturally allow this nut to loosen? Also, if it is supposed to be tight, can someone tell me what size nut that thing is... guess I need to buy some larger wrenches.

Thanks!

 

I used about a 12" crescent wrench and really tourqued down that jam nut. I haven't had any problems with the jam nut coming loose.

 

you can't get a torque wrench on the jam nut that i know of.

 

Ditto. I think instructions said to finger tighten but my kept coming loose. I just used a wrench and have not had a problem since.

 

A little loctite would go a long way here...

 

Thanks for the replies. Another question, should the adjustable end (near the Jam Nut end) be straight where the bolt goes through the axel bracket. This is the end that has the rounded part that appears to be allowed to have some rotation as you flex your vehicles front suspension. Mine is cocked over to one side, and I'm wondering if I should get it straight first and then tighten that nut. My thought is that it use to be tight and due to the fact that the rotational end is cocked all the way to one side at the axel bracket that when I flex, the track bar rotates slightly and the nut comes loose again.

Thoughts?

 

I believe that the housing of the bushing should be straight or close, and the bushing should rotate.

 

Hello Rubidonn

I have the Full Traction lift and think I can lead you to a solution.

I had a shop do the install on my lift and I encountered the same problems you are having.

Steve (Owner of Full Traction) actually came to my rescue and worked on the issues at the shop.


I don't think he can come to New Mexico… but I am sure that between email and telephone, he can get you squared away.

I watched the guys do some of the work and saw that they used a screw driver to hold the hymn joint straight (that ball joint you are talking about) and then wrenched- torque (not sure the term) very hard... Almost to the point of breaking it seemed)

Well- being a girl/ non mechanic, I am sure I didn’t explain it correctly, so I think it best if you call them direct 661-398-9585
Or if you prefer, message Eddie- (Wayoflife) -the site administrator- He is very nice & helpful. I am sure he can put you in email contact with Full Traction.

I hope this helps.

 

MUCH appreciated, I'll give them a call!

 

Let me know how it turns out