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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 06:10 PM
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Ok, first off. I have no intention of driving my JK until I figure this out but I just installed a Rubicon Express adjustable track bar and obviously i'm missing something.

Is this thing suppose to come with spacers of some type? I got this used off a user on here and it didn't come with any. Can I use some other type of spacer, maybe a stack of washers on each side?

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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 06:26 PM
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Is the bolt running right through the poly bushing? If so, they sell spacers at Lowe's. I am not sure if they have the right size or not.
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 06:34 PM
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Have you looked at their website for a diagram?
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by wxjeep
Is the bolt running right through the poly bushing? If so, they sell spacers at Lowe's. I am not sure if they have the right size or not.
The bolt runs through a metal sleeve that runs through the track bar end. I've been looking around and it looks like this came with a spacer kit but I can't find it anywhere.

I took out my 2.5" budget boost and dropped in 3.5" coils. I might go back to my stock track bar until I can figure this one out.
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 06:36 PM
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Instructions for installation of a RE Kit. Also explains the front trackbar

"Install the 9/16x3.5” bolt thru the factory track bar location being sure to use the supplied spacer to keep the factory bracket from collapsing."

h t t p://www.rubiconexpress.com/Images/Products/RE7142/RE7142.pdf
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 06:40 PM
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Do you have the trackbar on backwards? Here is a clip from the instructions.

"Using the stock track bar bolt, install the bushing end into the axle mount. Attach the heim joint end of the track bar to the
factory frame mount using the supplied misalignment spacers and the factory bolt. The bend on the track bar will be with the
elbow up to clear the front differential cover."
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by RodCyn
Instructions for installation of a RE Kit. Also explains the front trackbar

"Install the 9/16x3.5” bolt thru the factory track bar location being sure to use the supplied spacer to keep the factory bracket from collapsing."

h t t p://www.rubiconexpress.com/Images/Products/RE7142/RE7142.pdf
That refers to the rear track bar, i'm not using a bracket. But, it does say:

"Using the factory bolt and supplied misalignment sleeves install the rod end into the factory track bar mount at the frame"

I think i'm missing the "misalignment sleeves"
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by wxjeep
Do you have the trackbar on backwards? Here is a clip from the instructions.

"Using the stock track bar bolt, install the bushing end into the axle mount. Attach the heim joint end of the track bar to the
factory frame mount using the supplied misalignment spacers and the factory bolt. The bend on the track bar will be with the
elbow up to clear the front differential cover."
No, I got it on right. The picture is the "factory frame mount".
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 07:06 PM
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I found it

.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kits-Suspensions-and-Shocks/Thin-5-8-Hole-High-Misalignment-Spacer-by-Rubicon-Express.aspx?t_c=1&t_s=399&t_pt=5609&t_pl=106626&t _pn=R%2fERM10245[/url]

Now, lets hope and pray that they have it in stock tomorrow.

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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 07:21 PM
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It also looks like the female end of that track bar is all broken up, but I could just be seeing things.
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