How to tell if track bar is bad
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How to tell if track bar is bad
Hey. I'm new to the forum and relatively new to Jeeps but not to working on cars. I have a 1998 XJ. I've been doing an build and the other day I went to the shop for an alignment. I was told my track bar was bad so I ordered a OEM one just to suffice until I do my lift. I've been trying to get if off for hours with no luck. It is STUCK but I realized that the bushing seem good and the bar has very little give even at the end. I was under the impression that that's the signs of a good track bar.
I am only suspicious because the shop also told me i needed new calipers, rotors and pad and my brakes are almost new.....
Is there a specific test to see if the track bar is bad?
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I am only suspicious because the shop also told me i needed new calipers, rotors and pad and my brakes are almost new.....
Is there a specific test to see if the track bar is bad?
Thanks
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Hey. I'm new to the forum and relatively new to Jeeps but not to working on cars. I have a 1998 XJ. I've been doing an build and the other day I went to the shop for an alignment. I was told my track bar was bad so I ordered a OEM one just to suffice until I do my lift. I've been trying to get if off for hours with no luck. It is STUCK but I realized that the bushing seem good and the bar has very little give even at the end. I was under the impression that that's the signs of a good track bar. I am only suspicious because the shop also told me i needed new calipers, rotors and pad and my brakes are almost new..... Is there a specific test to see if the track bar is bad? Thanks
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Both the bushing and rubber boot look fine. Ill have to wait till tomorrow to get someone to help me. It is very very little movement and only at the rod end.
The castle nut and the bolt into the opposite bracket are extremely stuck. I have used PB blaster several times over the past few days and a long breaker bar. Neither will budge. I'm hesitant to use heat now unless I know the track bar is bad.
The castle nut and the bolt into the opposite bracket are extremely stuck. I have used PB blaster several times over the past few days and a long breaker bar. Neither will budge. I'm hesitant to use heat now unless I know the track bar is bad.
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Both the bushing and rubber boot look fine. Ill have to wait till tomorrow to get someone to help me. It is very very little movement and only at the rod end. The castle nut and the bolt into the opposite bracket are extremely stuck. I have used PB blaster several times over the past few days and a long breaker bar. Neither will budge. I'm hesitant to use heat now unless I know the track bar is bad.
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If it moves at all is it no good or going out?
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if the bushing is worn out and has play then yea, but you could get by with just replacing the bushing instead of buying an entire no track bar. Also, when you say the top end with the ball joint moves a little, what do u mean, yea it will twist around on the ball joint, but it should be loose.
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if the bushing is worn out and has play then yea, but you could get by with just replacing the bushing instead of buying an entire no track bar. Also, when you say the top end with the ball joint moves a little, what do u mean, yea it will twist around on the ball joint, but it should be loose.
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Make sure all six bolts that hold the bracket to the
frame are good and tight.
frame are good and tight.
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Well, I got the bolt free from the nut on the frame end but the bolt is stuck in the bracket and track bar. I guess its hung up or has pressure on it, it will turn but can be removed. So then I tried to remove the tie rod end bracket from the frame but even with heat, PB blaster and 2' breaker bar I couldn't get a single bolt broken loose. I don't know what to do next.
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Well, I got the bolt free from the nut on the frame end but the bolt is stuck in the bracket and track bar. I guess its hung up or has pressure on it, it will turn but can be removed. So then I tried to remove the tie rod end bracket from the frame but even with heat, PB blaster and 2' breaker bar I couldn't get a single bolt broken loose. I don't know what to do next.
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Could you please explain how to? This and cooling issues is stopping my project dead. Should i just grind the one end off and cut the tie rod?