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Old May 7, 2011 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Tgavin7
So I have found this popping noise under my XJ... I don't know what the rod it called but was curious if it is easy to fix. Here's a pic.
Yup, just like spear said, it's the track bar. If you are in a pinch for money, rock auto has oem ones for about $30. That's what I got and it is still holding up.

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Old May 7, 2011 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Uhrinator

Yup, just like spear said, it's the track bar. If you are in a pinch for money, rock auto has oem ones for about $30. That's what I got and it is still holding up.

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Well it started doin it after I had my wreck... But if that's all it cost then that's no problem... Is it easy to put on, cause it looks difficult?
Old May 7, 2011 | 10:02 AM
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Very easy take off the old bolt on the new. Easy as that.
Old May 7, 2011 | 10:21 AM
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Well it started doin it after I had my wreck... But if that's all it cost then that's no problem... Is it easy to put on, cause it looks difficult?
Yeah, it's pretty easy. The hardest part is taking that codder pin out. PITA. But then its just two bolts. You may need new hardware for the passenger side. I did. But you can get that from a hardware store.
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Very easy take off the old bolt on the new. Easy as that.
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Old May 7, 2011 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Uhrinator
Yeah, it's pretty easy. The hardest part is taking that codder pin out. PITA. But then its just two bolts. You may need new hardware for the passenger side. I did. But you can get that from a hardware store.

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I got a rustys track bar. If I'm remembering correctly it came with everything I needed bolts too. Codder pins are easy just use a pair of side cuts to pull it out.
Old May 7, 2011 | 11:37 AM
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This is what I got;

http://ironman4x4fab.com/Jeep_XJ_Track_Bars/XJ_FTB.html

awesome bar, it will last a very long time.
Old May 7, 2011 | 11:55 AM
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Alright, I'm lookin at it and it looks simple now... Thanks alot guys!! I really appreciate all the help!!!!
Old May 7, 2011 | 12:05 PM
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That's what driving an xj is about, helping others out
Old May 7, 2011 | 12:08 PM
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Yessirrr!!!
Old May 7, 2011 | 02:24 PM
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i have two jeeps and one of them has a chrysler 8.25 rear end and the other has a dana 35. i'm pretty sure the chrysler is better but is it worth the axle swap i would have to do? thanks
Old May 7, 2011 | 02:26 PM
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Yes well worth it ,if it will see the trails and bigger tires
Old May 7, 2011 | 02:41 PM
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Hey I'm new here and new to Jeeps…and ya'll really seem to know your stuff. I have a 92 Cherokee Sport, when I hit the brakes I get this click click click sound, also when I take a sharp turn it makes a pretty haggard noise (all happens in 2 wheel drive)... I know nothing about mechanics but was hoping someone might have a clue as to what the problem is. It all started when I took a sharp left out of a parking lot in 4 wheel drive... when in 4H it sounds like the the Jeep is going to fall to pieces, not sure if this is all connected but I’d like to know. It was a solid vehicle till I took that turn and I'm hoping to drive it for years so any help would be much appreciated!
Old May 7, 2011 | 02:49 PM
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Hey I'm new here and new to Jeeps…and ya'll really seem to know your stuff. I have a 92 Cherokee Sport, when I hit the brakes I get this click click click sound, also when I take a sharp turn it makes a pretty haggard noise (all happens in 2 wheel drive)... I know nothing about mechanics but was hoping someone might have a clue as to what the problem is. It all started when I took a sharp left out of a parking lot in 4 wheel drive... when in 4H it sounds like the the Jeep is going to fall to pieces, not sure if this is all connected but I’d like to know. It was a solid vehicle till I took that turn and I'm hoping to drive it for years so any help would be much appreciated!
Might have bad news you bound up your axle bad. May not be sever. I'll explain. The jeep is an awesome rig offload and on road however if you have a np231 TC(2wd/4wdhi/n/4lo) you are not suppose to drive it on dry pavement in 4wd and when you took the sharp turn it is a chance you screwed your driveline up. Go under your rig and grab ahold of eeeyrhin connected to your tires. The rods joints etc and make sure there is no play in it. If you're lucky something might just have gotten loose and easy to replace. Others will post more about the driveline my wrists hurtin. Good luck with your rig
Old May 7, 2011 | 08:07 PM
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can you buy brackets for the front axle to put a full size axle in?
Old May 7, 2011 | 10:06 PM
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Experienced non power brakes in my rig today. Brake light came on and it became very difficult to depress brakes. Then, just as quick as it happened, it started working again. Any ideas?



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