ohio roll call
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Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Mid-Ohio Valley, Ohio
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I almost went with the iro double shear. But my tax return was less than what I thought. That's why I went with the axle bracket. I hope to get an actual bar and bracket by next year though. Amongst other things.
Right now I have to figure out my clunk/popping noise in the front end. Only happens when I start moving from a standstill. Does it in both 2 and 4 wheel drive
Right now I have to figure out my clunk/popping noise in the front end. Only happens when I start moving from a standstill. Does it in both 2 and 4 wheel drive
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Joined: Feb 2012
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I welded it to axle, for the extra strength. Eventually that bolt will get abused, you may not see or feel it. But that bracket will start moving around from steering and the abuse from trails, when this happens it will start roundin the whole out, then youll be buying beacket plus a axle housing.
If you cant weld, find some one that can. Do all the prep, cleaning of metal work. So only thing have to do is weld. Then hand them 20bucks. If cant find anyone, I can do it when it warms up located in 44223
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Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 707
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From: 614 Ohio
Year: 98
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I just got this one from IRO. Seems very beefy. Also came with new bracket because it's double shear. I'm a big JKS fan(have their control arms, shackles, quick disco's, and ACOS) but this with bracket seemed legit from IRO(I have their hack n tap). Have yet to install it yet though.Let me know when your doing your work to see if I'm available I'm no genius but could lend a hand.
This is my current track bar
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Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 59
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Model: Cherokee
I have heard great things about IRO's track bar. I already have a RE trackbar but it's not the right one for my lift size and it's not heavy duty and I want to replace It sooner than later. I'm always down for some help. This jeep has been a learning experience for me, trying to do as much of the work as I can but w/ minimal hand tools and no garage it poses a problem lol. I'm always open to help.
This is my current track bar
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Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 707
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From: 614 Ohio
Year: 98
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I'm pretty much in the same boat you are as far as doing the work you can yourself and learning as you go. I've actually learned quite a lot the past couple years. Long way to go though. I need a new steering setup, thinking of the JCR 1 ton.Your currectlync sounds good too.
