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Old May 6, 2011 | 07:57 AM
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I was looking at my track bar and noticed that its got some movement (front to back movement) at the adjustable end were it connects to the axle. Their is not suppose to be any movement here im taking it. Just need some others opinions before i jump into action here and replace it. Thanks for any info....
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Old May 6, 2011 | 08:01 AM
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if the actual hole is wallowed out you will have to weld washers on the bracket to keep it from moving. if its the joint you will have to replace it
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Old May 6, 2011 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by dlincoln91
if the actual hole is wallowed out you will have to weld washers on the bracket to keep it from moving. if its the joint you will have to replace it
The part their in the picture is whats moving, the big metal collar, it moves as it is a bad bushing. I think i could replace just the end piece their.
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Old May 6, 2011 | 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by saravonshep
The part their in the picture is whats moving, the big metal collar, it moves as it is a bad bushing. I think i could replace just the end piece their.
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u should be able to get the joint. if not u can get a new end cause it threads into the bar... is that a full traction bar?? im pretty sure they have rebuild kits..
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Old May 6, 2011 | 08:45 AM
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yeah, I'd definitely rebuild it. track bar joints take a lot of stress and you don't want that to turn into a death wobble. trust me on that, it will scare the crap out of you when it happens in the fast lane at highway speeds!
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Old May 6, 2011 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by rinkishJK
u should be able to get the joint. if not u can get a new end cause it threads into the bar... is that a full traction bar?? im pretty sure they have rebuild kits..
I bought the jeep used and it had the lift instaled on it. It is a superlift, so im guessing the track bar is as well. I believe they make a rebuild kit as well. BUT i think i want to replace it with a JKS trac bar.
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Old May 6, 2011 | 08:52 AM
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Ordered my JKS yesterday from Dave at Northridge...$175 shipped
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Old May 6, 2011 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Coondog33
Ordered my JKS yesterday from Dave at Northridge...$175 shipped
Ya, ill probably just do that. It is starting to shake a little, kinda shakes the steering wheel left to right for a short little bit then stops. Would that be the beginnings of the dreaded wobble??
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Old May 6, 2011 | 09:19 AM
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Your coil is coming unseated also. You need to rotate it clockwise.
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Old May 6, 2011 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by wazooz2424
Your coil is coming unseated also. You need to rotate it clockwise.
Great catch...I thought it looked strange..
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