Not sure if this is common knowledge but I'm going to share it.

To get the lower trackbar bolt in I used to fight the jeep like you wouldn't believe. Huge pry-bars, come alongs, etc etc. It was a huge ordeal. It made you never want to adjust the thing.

I found an easier way. You just need a buddy. Get everything bolted up besides the lower bolt. Get all four jeep tires on the ground and have a buddy get in the jeep and start it.

Have him turn the steering wheel. Without the trackbar the entire body will move. It shouldn't take you longer than a few seconds to get that bolt in.

Hope this helps someone.

 

A New Milford, CT man was accidentally "run over" today by his own Jeep while replacing a suspension part. When asked to comment his "buddy" said, "I'm sure glad he's ok! I started it up and just shifted it into gear outta habit. He started ta yellin' and I spilt my beer!"

But seriously, good idea.

 

It's fairly common knowledge but it's also good to be reminded of it now and then. So thanks.

 

Yup that's what I did.

 

If ya wanna be safe just set the parking brake and start the jeep yourself. Then have a buddy reach through the open window from outside the vehicle and work the wheel.

Fwiw i had an 8 yr old work the steering for me once, with his dad watching him of course and the kid had a blast "working on a monster truck". Lols

 

I use a ratchet strap...because I have no friends.

 

Why even start it if your worried about safety? Its pretty easy to turn the wheel when the tbar is not connected...

 

This is what I do on all track bar lifts. No pushing or waiting.

 

I use a ratchet strap as well.