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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 11:58 PM
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I am almost finished with my TF 2.5" BUDGET BOOST INSTALL....

I CANT GET MY FRONT BAR TO LINE UP CORRECTLY! Got to be at work in 4 hours... HELP! any tricks tips etc?
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 12:45 AM
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What bar are you talking about.
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 04:36 AM
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trackbar... bolt came off easy and slid right out... dropped the axle down... did everything else


now i cant get it to line up correctly again...
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 04:40 AM
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I used a ratcheting strap to pull the track bar into alignment.
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 04:42 AM
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Have you tried turning the steering wheel. Have someone turn the wheel to one side or the other. This will usually move the axle over and help with lining up the hole.
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 04:49 AM
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x2 on having someone help you by turning the steering wheel. thats what i did and was no problem.
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 04:51 AM
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great! i will try it... i am taking a half day from work.... hopefully get the jeep done... the batchelor party for buddy...

long drive so i guess i will see if everything is bolted down right...

thanks again all!
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 04:52 AM
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Originally Posted by xravn
x2 on having someone help you by turning the steering wheel. thats what i did and was no problem.
x3 on that... Had my 5 yr old last night help me out by turning the steering wheel... I was readjusting the track bar and needed that little extra... worked beautifully.
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 06:21 AM
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and this is after you install everything and lower it to the ground correct??
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by 07JKX
and this is after you install everything and lower it to the ground correct??
Good point... sometimes the obvious is not so obvious
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