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Author:  KJ-BOL [ Mon Sep 10, 2007 9:52 am ]
Post subject:  Another Weak Point on JKs
Well.... been finding more and more stuff that we need to look for while enjoying our hobby...
Went out for a trail ride over the weekend and after playing on the some rocks for a little bit without going crazy, we decided it was time to get in the trails - then suddenly I cannot steer - I thought it was a problem with the Steering Stabilizer again as i had it before - nope, this time is worse - Trackbar bracket is completely separated from axle - drove it out from trail without major problems, took it to park's shop, welded it back in place and continued with our day - too bad we spent almost 2:45 hrs off of our day fixing it, but in the end no problems at all with the new beefier weld - seems like those robots at factory are being conservative with the welds. After seeing how tiny & skinny the welds are, I definetly recommend getting them checked out for cracks and possibly making them beefier.
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Author:  JJsTJ [ Mon Sep 10, 2007 10:08 am ]
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I have read about that on a couple sites as being a problem.
Author:  KJ-BOL [ Mon Sep 10, 2007 10:33 am ]
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So, now for a solution....
Is an adjustable track bar that is bolt on available for 2 inch lifts?
I know there are a bunch all over the place but for a 2 inch lift there might be something else needed
Anybody knows?
Author:  kj in a tight spot [ Mon Sep 10, 2007 4:26 pm ]
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JJsKJ wrote:
I have read about that on a couple sites as being a problem.


x2 all the welds on the JKs are super fine and not really top quality (who knows why) but I have heard of not only the track bar bracket brakin but other front end compenents as well like shock mounts LCA mounts UCA mounts, etc...careful JK owners 8)
Author:  lilmatty [ Mon Sep 10, 2007 5:58 pm ]
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Happened to two of them on the Rubicon when I was there.
Author:  JJsTJ [ Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:00 pm ]
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Dana strikes again!
Author:  Bakerkj [ Wed Sep 12, 2007 10:45 pm ]
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KJ-BOL wrote:
So, now for a solution....
Is an adjustable track bar that is bolt on available for 2 inch lifts?
I know there are a bunch all over the place but for a 2 inch lift there might be something else needed
Anybody knows?


like this?

http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-ups/full-traction-suspension-jeep-jk-wrangler-adjustable-front-track-bar-installation-write-up
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