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Track bar axle mount broken

Old 02-13-2010, 11:19 AM
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The track bar mount on the axle end broke. im wonderin what my best options are for repair. where do i find a replacement? im no welder and i wana keep it low cost. any ideas?
Old 02-13-2010, 12:52 PM
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It looks as if you have a trac bar drop baracket on there. Eather weld it or get a new one.

I have one that I dont use, but not sure where your at.
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get a new track bar........
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so what is the purpose of droping the track bar lower on the axle? cound i just get rid of the drop bracket?
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is your track bar adjustable?
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Looks like that was added to offset the trac bar. I assume you have a lift. You have the option of redrilling the axle bracket to achieve the off set and ditch the bracket, or it could be welded. If you are good, It could even be done in place.
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would an adjustable track bar eliminate the need for that bracket? and yea its a 4.5'' rough country lift. bought my xj lifted and didnt know if that bracket was stock or part of the lift kit. i dont understand why the bracket is facing downward. all the other track bar brackets ive seen for lifted jeeps are facing up above the axle.
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