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Old Oct 28, 2013 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
If the track bar is bad, it needs replaced. It uses a tie rod end on one end, which is a wear part. I suggest replacing it with a double shear bar if there's one that fits without any lift. I assume you haven't lifted since you have the stock track bar.

(PS- It might be another one of those nights, Canada)
+1 to all of this. Though apparently IRO discontinued their 0"-3" lift trackbar due to confusion and low order numbers, now it's a one size fits most lifted unit. Not sure if there are any good double-shear trackbars left for stock height.

At the very least I would suggest something with a replaceable heim or Johnny joint at the frame end. The stock-TRE style is cast into the rest of the bar

(PS - going to bed soon and I don't think my cat can type yet.)
Old Oct 28, 2013 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by salad

+1 to all of this. Though apparently IRO discontinued their 0"-3" lift trackbar due to confusion and low order numbers, now it's a one size fits most lifted unit. Not sure if there are any good double-shear trackbars left for stock height.

At the very least I would suggest something with a replaceable heim or Johnny joint at the frame end. The stock-TRE style is cast into the rest of the bar

(PS - going to bed soon and I don't think my cat can type yet.)
IRO is good 3-8" now.
Old Oct 28, 2013 | 10:24 PM
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i'd call Andy at ironman4x4fab and ask him if he could make one to fit stock. i'm sure he would.
Old Oct 28, 2013 | 11:47 PM
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XJs never had an option for heated seats, did they? I don't think anything with "Cherokee" in the name had them until the '03 WJ.
Old Oct 29, 2013 | 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
...never call a jeep a car.... lol call it an xj or jeep or cherokee..... never a car or truck
??? Mines a station wagon!
Old Oct 29, 2013 | 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Cherokeekid4x4
Technically it's a SUV lol
"Jeep" calls it an MPV. Somehow, a Chevy Suburban has been deemed an "SUV". Although, I have NO idea where the "sport" comes into play on THAT vehicle.
Old Oct 29, 2013 | 08:58 AM
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has anyone got tired of a sagging ceiling? I am and am thinking of taking the fabric down and painting the ceiling panel. Has anyone ever herd of this being done?
Old Oct 29, 2013 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by etanthegreat138
has anyone got tired of a sagging ceiling? I am and am thinking of taking the fabric down and painting the ceiling panel. Has anyone ever herd of this being done?
hahaha.. yeah, your not the first. which is good news cause theres a million, count em, a million threads on this one. hit google or search here. plenty of vids and write ups. its literally an afternoons worth of work and well worth the time! hell, you might just pull the headliner and say, damn! this thing looks more beastly now. i think ill leave it.

oh and its referred to as a headliner, FYI.
Old Oct 29, 2013 | 09:34 AM
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No I haven't lifted it yet, but I would like to come next summer. Would replacing it with a double shear bar be better than just a replacement track bar?
Old Oct 29, 2013 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by salad
Are you asking if you should put new bushings in your old leaf springs, only to completely replace the springs later?

Are you familiar with how they're installed? Or rather... how they're removed?
Yea should I go ahead and put bushing in my old leafs just to have the leafs off again in like 2 months when I get some more time and money to get my new leafs
Old Oct 29, 2013 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by 1991Jeep_Man
Oh oh I know!! Magic, right? Those bolts never seize and the bushing sleeves always come out like butter!

Just funning. Btw salad your findings on the u bolt thread size for the nut I needed were spot on. M12-1.75

Thanks again!
Trus me I know it's gonna be a job. It's not gonna be easy that's why I'm asking if I should just wait til I get my new leafs. Thanx too.
Old Oct 29, 2013 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by dwilly
Yea should I go ahead and put bushing in my old leafs just to have the leafs off again in like 2 months when I get some more time and money to get my new leafs
No it's a pain in the ***. if you don't have a 10-ton press, you use a torch to burn out the rubber and a BFH to pound out the sleeves.
Old Oct 29, 2013 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Whitetail57
No I haven't lifted it yet, but I would like to come next summer. Would replacing it with a double shear bar be better than just a replacement track bar?
A double shear is a big improvement over the factory-style single shear bar...if you can find one for stock height.

Double shear bars allow for better articulation, have bushings instead of a tie rod end, and use a new bracket instead of slowly wallowing out the hole in the original bracket.
Old Oct 29, 2013 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by etanthegreat138
has anyone got tired of a sagging ceiling? I am and am thinking of taking the fabric down and painting the ceiling panel. Has anyone ever herd of this being done?
I suppose it could be done but, the headliner is a fiberglass mat and semi-rough. I think the results would be poor.
It would be easier to re-cover it with cloth.
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Old Oct 29, 2013 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by SteveMongr
I suppose it could be done but, the headliner is a fiberglass mat and semi-rough. I think the results would be poor. It would be easier to re-cover it with cloth.
I cleaned all the foam and cloth off mine and painted it. Took alot of primer but turned out nice.

No more saggy liner to worry about ever.



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