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Trackbar Bushing Replacement ????

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Old Oct 3, 2013 | 10:16 AM
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It would seem that I will be needing to replace my front trackbar frame side bushing. The ears on the bracket have squeezed together, the bolt is seized inside the inner sleeve of the bushing and will have to be cut out. Though the hole on the outside of the bracket do not seem to be egg'd out too bad, the inboard faces of the bolt holes are being eaten up by the inner sleeve.


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Question: Does anyone know of any options for replacement bushings for the OEM trackbar? Has anyone had to replace their bushings in the past? If I read correctly, if I go the route of the EVO Draglink Flip, there's no need for an aftermarket adjustable TB. I have done some research, so far I have come up with 3 options: Kevin's Offroad Poly Halves w/ sleeve http://www.kevinsoffroad.com/cart/ha...leeves-p-1079/

Rubicon Express Poly OEM style bushing (pressed in) http://www.rubiconexpress.com/Lift-K...pn=R%2fERE1688

OEM style replacement from Napa, Autozone, O'Reilly's.....etc

I like the idea of the KOR Bushing halves- easy install, stiffer bushing- But i don't like the price and the fact that I may only be able to upgrade the frame side and leave the axle side rubber to get bushing to take all the abuse

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