after seeing a couple track bar mount failures on the trail i followed another members write up on strengthening the mounting point and decided to do it myself.
made a couple of templates:

cut out the 1/4" thick metal pieces and welded(not a pro welder) them in place:

painted it up:

hopefully it helps prevent the failure.

 

nice job that should make them alote stronger... its no fun when they break..

 

Not a pro? It looks great to me. You might think about reinforcment on the frame side too, since you're in the mood. They do break there, as well.

 

yep that frame one can be ripped in half if you are real good

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-trails-tales-71/durhamtown-mid-june-09-a-90064/

 

Thanks guys,still working on my welding for sure RJ , i will check out the frame side

 

i think this is the piece that broke on mine? I had it welded also. What other piece are we talking about that should be done?

 

so I wasn't just seeing things? Did you get it welded today?

 

frame side failure:

 

I would worry some about welding too much and creating brittleness in the metal, particularly on a small piece like that.

When I had my JKS rear trackbar brace installed, I had a well known welding shop do the work and they stitch welded it. This leaves the piece somewhat unfinished by way of what's welded up, but offers a stronger overall attachment point for the rear SB, this according to people a lot smarter than I am.

FWIW

 

no pro here,we will see what happens