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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by mr white
Spend a little more and buy something better or you'll be doing it again next year.
No way. Look at the way this track bar connects to the bracket. The way it mounts to the bracket is much different than the way the Track Bar that comes with the lift kit and/or stock one mounts to the factory bracket. There is nowhere for it to wiggle like the regular one does. It's literally bolt-on on both sides. The pin that's wiggling around in OP's video is eliminated with the track bar drop kit, therefore, the weak point is eliminated. I'd rather save the money and get a part I know that will work perfectly for my needs.

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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 11:02 PM
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I was talking about the quality of the rough country track bar. There are much better options that are much stronger. Not necessarily that his tre will go out again...
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by mr white
I was talking about the quality of the rough country track bar. There are much better options that are much stronger. Not necessarily that his tre will go out again...
There are options that are much stronger... for dump trucks.

If you compare both track bars talked about in this thread, you'll find they're just about the same thing and you're paying for a sticker that says "Rubicon Express."
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by thatXJguy

There are options that are much stronger... for dump trucks.

If you compare both track bars talked about in this thread, you'll find they're just about the same thing and you're paying for a sticker that says "Rubicon Express."
And a part that is known to be of better quality then RC
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by thatXJguy

There are options that are much stronger... for dump trucks.

If you compare both track bars talked about in this thread, you'll find they're just about the same thing and you're paying for a sticker that says "Rubicon Express."
You should probably do a little more research. But it's your money so do whatever you want.
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by thatXJguy

There are options that are much stronger... for dump trucks.

If you compare both track bars talked about in this thread, you'll find they're just about the same thing and you're paying for a sticker that says "Rubicon Express."
You are aware of how much that mount drops the track bar and what that will do to your drag link relationship... Right?
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 11:14 PM
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My RE track bar wore out after a year and a half get ironman4x4fab track bar its built for competition rock crawling its beast. Strongest trackbar ever plus andy has has awesome customer service! RE makes some good parts dont get me wrong but i would prolly only buy their coil springs and leafs but not much else.

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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by 1990xjnut
My RE track bar wore out after a year and a half get ironman4x4fab track bar its built for competition rock crawling its beast. Strongest trackbar ever plus andy has has awesome customer service!
What competition rock crawler uses a D30 lol? Have heard good things about it though.

What wore out on yours? The axle bushing or the heim?- assuming you had the 1600
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 11:19 PM
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i run the setup serious off road recommended, i would highly recommend it. the thing is strong and was actually used to replace a rough country track bar. the brace really helps stiffen up the front end as well. just get it and you wont have to mess with it for a long time
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 11:52 PM
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No comp crawler would use a d30 thats not what i said. I said its built for comp as in how tough and strong. My RE heim went out and instead of fixing it with a part thats gonna wear out again. I upgraded.
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by CheapCherokee
i run the setup serious off road recommended, i would highly recommend it. the thing is strong and was actually used to replace a rough country track bar. the brace really helps stiffen up the front end as well. just get it and you wont have to mess with it for a long time
It will work but you will be replacing it later. I kept good maintance and all. It worked good for a lil bit but you get what you pay for IMO.
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 12:49 AM
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I wouldn't recommend the rustys adjustable trac bar. Mine just broke going down the highway!
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 08:02 AM
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Wow! I'm glad you/your XJ survived that!!
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 09:33 AM
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Me too! I'm still struggling with rustys to get it fixed
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 09:37 AM
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How fast were you going when it blew on ya?
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