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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 09:43 PM
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So my track bar is worn out and has some play on the upper joint, I have about a 4.5" lift on it, believe its rubicon do to the all silver suspension parts and all the parts match up with there picture on there website, I bought it with the lift already installed. What do you guys reccomend for a good solid replacment track bar? Thanks!
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 09:44 PM
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you could just order a better joint for it.
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 09:45 PM
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Iron Rock Auto adjustable with drop bracket.
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 09:47 PM
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Iron Rock Auto adjustable with drop bracket.
agreed if you are thinking about this one

http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...egory_Code=PFX
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 09:51 PM
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Yep!! That would be the one. We have them on 2 of our XJ's and love them. Super beefy and strong. The original bushing is holding up well too. No complaints here!
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 09:52 PM
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Thanks alot fellas' that bar looks pretty beefy lol. How would a replacment moog hold up on a lifted xj? or is it better just to get an adjustable one?
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 10:00 PM
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If it's a stock length Moog don't bother going that route with the lift. You really want an adjustable when you have a lift so you can center the axle correctly. Some say you can drill a hole and relocate it. I've been that route and didn't like the set up. I prefer to do things the correct way.
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 10:03 PM
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If it's a stock length Moog don't bother going that route with the lift. You really want an adjustable when you have a lift so you can center the axle correctly. Some say you can drill a hole and relocate it. I've been that route and didn't like the set up. I prefer to do things the correct way.
agreed yet again i have a cheapy rough country in mine vs the redrill.
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 10:10 PM
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agreed yet again i have a cheapy rough country in mine vs the redrill.
Have you had problems with DW with your trackbar? I normally LOVE Rough Country products but I've read numerous threads about their Trackbar being a little less desirable. My buddy has one and he had all kinds of problems with it. He is now going to get the IRA one as well since I told him about it.
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 10:16 PM
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Have you had problems with DW with your trackbar? I normally LOVE Rough Country products but I've read numerous threads about their Trackbar being a little less desirable. My buddy has one and he had all kinds of problems with it. He is now going to get the IRA one as well since I told him about it.
can't say i have had issues with mine. bought it used and the tie rod end needs replacement going to see if i can make it into a double sheer heim or TRE for cheap
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 10:24 PM
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can't say i have had issues with mine. bought it used and the tie rod end needs replacement going to see if i can make it into a double sheer heim or TRE for cheap
Good to hear no problems with that set up. I can see the TRE's needing replacement since it's a wearable part. That makes sense. I don't remember what my buddy had wrong with his but it caused his death wobble. Come to think of it, I think he bought his used as well. I don't remember. We have a family of 3 XJ's that I work on all the time. It's hard to keep track anymore. haha!
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Good to hear no problems with that set up. I can see the TRE's needing replacement since it's a wearable part. That makes sense. I don't remember what my buddy had wrong with his but it caused his death wobble. Come to think of it, I think he bought his used as well. I don't remember. We have a family of 3 XJ's that I work on all the time. It's hard to keep track anymore. haha!
yup not to bad for a cheapy. just stay away from the JKS. got that one on my SAS'd pickup TRE is already worn on it has >5K on it.
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Well I think i'll be going the Iron Rock direction, It's not much more than a Moog. Thanks again for all your help guys
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Originally Posted by cdawall
yup not to bad for a cheapy. just stay away from the JKS. got that one on my SAS'd pickup TRE is already worn on it has >5K on it.
Good to know, I'll keep that in mind. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by devildawg99
Well I think i'll be going the Iron Rock direction, It's not much more than a Moog. Thanks again for all your help guys
You're welcome. Good luck with your set up. You won't be sorry.
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