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How do you fix a wallowed track bar hole ?

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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 07:15 AM
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Ive been having a lot of death wobble issues so I ordered a new track bar. When I took the stock one off I noticed that both holes were wallowed a bit and the bolt does move some. What is the best way to fix this problem ?
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 07:17 AM
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Weld washers on over the wallowed hole
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 07:20 AM
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Thats what I've read so far. I didn't know if there was an easier way since I don't own a welder. I wasn't sure if there was a bracket you could buy instead
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 07:30 AM
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Using a washer is maybe the best way to fix this. I would suggest a set of washers that are as thick as the bracket itself. This is a fix I am going to do before it needs it. Not sure what to say about you not having a welder. Maybe a friend could help you out. Good luck man.
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 08:28 AM
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What causes the hole to get "wallowed" out like that? Is this common on JK's?
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by knightrohulk
What causes the hole to get "wallowed" out like that? Is this common on JK's?
If the track bar bolts are not torqued correctly it allows the bar to slip and wallow out the holes.
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 10:11 AM
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Does anyone know what size washers I need ?
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Old Oct 4, 2010 | 04:40 PM
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Is the slop in the hole a major cause of stearing wheel shimmy or death woble when hitting bumps in the road?
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 02:53 AM
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Originally Posted by storch
Is the slop in the hole a major cause of stearing wheel shimmy or death woble when hitting bumps in the road?
I hope thats the problem. My jeep does fine until I hit rail road tracks then i have full on death wobble and have to completely stop.
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 01:27 PM
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Stupid question

Can too much tire pressure cause death wobble ?
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