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Old Dec 30, 2014 | 06:39 AM
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Anyone have this happen. The axle end of the trackbar (round part that mounts) has rubbed on im assuming the frame and is now flat.

Going to order a new one this week.
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Old Dec 30, 2014 | 06:57 AM
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You should problably add some bump stops to your order. Got any picts of the issue?
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Old Dec 30, 2014 | 09:30 AM
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Im running 3" bumpstops and haven't noticed any wear until recently . I dont have any pics but can take some when i get home. I assume its rubbing on frame but i need to clean it to see better. Apparently 3" isnt the happy spot anymore for me.

Im still using stock control arms and stock trackbar.
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Old Dec 30, 2014 | 09:49 AM
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That doesnt sound right......what size lift....
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Old Dec 30, 2014 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Rmiller31
Anyone have this happen. The axle end of the trackbar (round part that mounts) has rubbed on im assuming the frame and is now flat.

Going to order a new one this week.
Where exactly are you seeing contact? Do you have and pictures of the contact areas?

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Old Dec 30, 2014 | 03:01 PM
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Here is contact on trackbar. Only visible contact area I see on the frame is the side of the top spring bucket brace. Sorry for the grainy pic i was trying to light it up better.

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Old Dec 30, 2014 | 03:03 PM
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Setup is currently 3.5" rk springs and 37" pitbulls along with what was mentioned before.
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Old Dec 30, 2014 | 03:22 PM
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So you are running a drag link flip which requires additional bumpstop so you don't make contact with the frame. I would think you would be hitting the drag link as well. Do you have any marks on it?
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Old Dec 30, 2014 | 03:57 PM
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Nothing i could see other then a bad rod end on draglink.
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Old Dec 30, 2014 | 04:37 PM
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