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Old 09-26-2009, 08:12 AM
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I have a rubicon track bar bracket that is moving some when turning,almost sure it is making a popping noise.I have checked and tightened the bolts,Well,what I was going to do is drill a hole down toward the bottom of the bracket through the frame and install a 1/2 inch grade 8 bolt and put a piece of plate steel or flat metal on the back side of the frame to help keep frame stronger.was wondering if anyone else has had this happen or has tried doing this.
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My bracket has the main bolt and another bolt in it will take a pic and post it up later
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this is a common occurence on vehicles with larger tires

the "fix" i have always used is just lay a quick stitch weld (maybe an inch or so) along the bottom front of the bracket.

if you ever need to remove the bracket you just unbolt it and bend it back and forth a few times and it will break the weld.
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Mine was doing the same thing,I drilled out the holes and installed larger grade 8 hardware. I dont know the exact sizes it was stuff I had laying around the garage.Look at my profile pics you can see them.
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yup, i welded mine. no more creaking.

i figure, i can buy a replacement if i ever swap this track bar out to another jeep.
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