guys i need help with my rear diff the original welding on the diff was broked
JK Jedi
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It broke because that kit uses a tall axle side relocation bracket (which is good btw) but the factory welds can not hold up to the amount of leverage that is put on it. You can weld it back on or a better thing to do would be to buy an after market HD raised bracket from someone like genright, ballistic, or synergy.
JK Super Freak
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It broke because that kit uses a tall axle side relocation bracket (which is good btw) but the factory welds can not hold up to the amount of leverage that is put on it. You can weld it back on or a better thing to do would be to buy an after market HD raised bracket from someone like genright, ballistic, or synergy.
JK Junkie
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This. If you are already spending the time and money to weld it up, might as well have something superior put on in its place.
JK Jedi Master
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Haven't looked at any of the competing products, went with the synergy rear bracket just because I was happy with their front end components.
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JK Jedi
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I would do this one and weld it on. Make sure to get it straight with the new lift hight and pinion angle.
http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/...t-p-29520.html
http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/...t-p-29520.html
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JK Newbie
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From: bahrain
Actually now that I am not trying to look at pictures on my phone, it looks like the track bar bracket is already installed. The Teraflex barcket comes with an extra piece that gets C-clamped to the axle housing, and also has tabs for additional welding. This bracket that you installed does not have that, and the extra lever arm force from the longer bracket might have contributed to the failed welds.
There is a reason most people on this site stay away from Skyjacker.
If you weld it back, make sure you add some extra reinforcement gussets, or get a Teraflex bracket.
Here below you can see why the Teraflex bracket is stronger - bolted in two other places. (Photo is from another part of this site, but the same part is on my jeep)
Attachment 534042
There is a reason most people on this site stay away from Skyjacker.
If you weld it back, make sure you add some extra reinforcement gussets, or get a Teraflex bracket.
Here below you can see why the Teraflex bracket is stronger - bolted in two other places. (Photo is from another part of this site, but the same part is on my jeep)
Attachment 534042
I will reinforce it Thnx for ur help
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JK Newbie
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I would do this one and weld it on. Make sure to get it straight with the new lift hight and pinion angle.
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JK Jedi
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