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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by BNJeepsta
Take some pics of the track bar and the brackets (axle and body mount) and some pics of coil springs and shocks. Also take some of the front end in general. It would help to diagnose what's causing the lean a little better. Honestly you really should take it to a shop (a legit one and not the d bags you have been dealing with) and have them put a new track bar on it atleast! It could be terrible if the tb let's go while your tooling down the road.

Alright, I'm off tomorrow, so I will take some pics and post them. I'm in the process of looking for a shop that's anywhere near decent. I live south of Pittsburgh found this place today called High Strung Racing, gona give them a call tomorrow to see if I can stop down and get the to look at it, only problem is there in Carmichaels Pa which is ab 1 hr 45mins away.

And the safety is my main concern, with the spring semester starting back up soon and still working a lot I'll be doing a lot of driving which is why I would like to get it worked out.
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by jeeperjoee

Alright, I'm off tomorrow, so I will take some pics and post them. I'm in the process of looking for a shop that's anywhere near decent. I live south of Pittsburgh found this place today called High Strung Racing, gona give them a call tomorrow to see if I can stop down and get the to look at it, only problem is there in Carmichaels Pa which is ab 1 hr 45mins away.

And the safety is my main concern, with the spring semester starting back up soon and still working a lot I'll be doing a lot of driving which is why I would like to get it worked out.
Dukie and OD are right on the money. You got the grounds for a major lawsuit and you should take advantage of that. And you really shouldn't drive your jeep if its that messed up. A broken track bar at highway speeds could kill you or someone else
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by jeeperjoee

Alright, I'm off tomorrow, so I will take some pics and post them. I'm in the process of looking for a shop that's anywhere near decent. I live south of Pittsburgh found this place today called High Strung Racing, gona give them a call tomorrow to see if I can stop down and get the to look at it, only problem is there in Carmichaels Pa which is ab 1 hr 45mins away.

And the safety is my main concern, with the spring semester starting back up soon and still working a lot I'll be doing a lot of driving which is why I would like to get it worked out.
Holy god. I can't believe they would let you do that..bunch of mother ******* douche bag **** ***** that ***** dogs and ******* should get ******* *** rap** by a lawsuit. Some people think they can just **** on other peoples cakes and make them eat it. Not cool people..not cool. :/ glad to hear you and no one else was hurt though.
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Zacks98

Holy god. I can't believe they would let you do that..bunch of mother ******* douche bag **** ***** that ***** dogs and ******* should get ******* *** rap** by a lawsuit. Some people think they can just **** on other peoples cakes and make them eat it. Not cool people..not cool. :/ glad to hear you and no one else was hurt though.
Ummm what? All I see is ***** ****.... Lol
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
Is this a legit dealer? Like they did the safety inspection and certified the vehicle was safe to operate? If so you have a huge case against them. Research the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law. This Law provides, in essence, that the vehicle which you purchased should operate as the Dealer suggested it would, and provides for the recovery of Attorney fees. PA Law also says that vehicles with defective braking or steering systems likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if driven may not be resold in Pennsylvania. The trackbar is a critical part of the steering system.
Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
Call a local pay when you win lawyer. That's a lemon law burn right there. Plus it could of killed you.
Also call a local news team and tell them about it. Bad publicity will get either your money back of your jeep fixed.
They have your money why would they want to make it right.
Burn them where it hurts. A bad name.
Yes, it was a legit dealer. Once I get it looked at by a professional if its going to cost a lot money I will most likley pursue a case or something against them. They did "contract" the place to have the new track bar installed before the vehicle was transferred over to me, it was then inspected and emmisions stickers put on. It was just when I test drove it there was no track bar. Only good news I have is I bought a 3yr unlimited mile warranty. So anything goes wrong mechanically that I can't fix I'll claim it
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s

Ummm what? All I see is ***** ****.... Lol
Hahah I was at a stealership today and they pissed me off. They wanted $500 for a grill, air filter, and so other thing my gf needed for her focus. And was like hmm yeah babes I'll pull you a grill at the junk yard for 30 bucks screw the 350 bucks. And a filter at autozone for 20, no need to pay 75 bucks for one. And I let her get the other thing because the guy was getting pissed and sold it to us for half off. I don't remember what it was. But I hate dealerships so much right now.. and this kinda thing pisses me off. He could have been seriously hurt and they didn't care one bit..
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 10:19 PM
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Yep, it's one thing when they scr**ed me over with fluids. Tranny fluid was pure ***** water, probably was never changed, along with ATF. Oil was very thin, they said they changed it but it must have been the cheapest oil they could find. I'm almost afriad to take my diff covers off and clean everything. Can't understand how not only dealerships, but people can not take care of there vehicles. AMS oil synthetic and Royal Purple are the only things that go in it now
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 11:26 PM
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I heard that a cross member for a manual transmission provides a 1" drop versus the automatic cross member. Is this true?
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 11:34 PM
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Supposedly 3/4" +/- yes. Mounting patterns are the same.

Make sure it visibly has a drop in the middle though - evidently it's hit or miss???
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
Supposedly 3/4" +/- yes. Mounting patterns are the same.

Make sure it visibly has a drop in the middle though - evidently it's hit or miss???
Like this:
Oh, okay. Yea, when I was getting some axles the other day (scored some with stock 4:10's), I was thinking about getting the cross member too. Unfortunately, I didn't...
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 01:12 PM
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I'm looking for a good set of shocks for a 3" lift. Anyone know a good pair that is some what cheap? If anyone can send links to cites that would be awesome too, thanks
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by russell1998
I'm looking for a good set of shocks for a 3" lift. Anyone know a good pair that is some what cheap? If anyone can send links to cites that would be awesome too, thanks
Rough Country's new N2.0 shocks are supposed to be really good for the price. You have to call them to order the shocks separate from their lift kits though. They aren't on the site yet.
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 01:29 PM
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Ok cool thanks
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 02:32 PM
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does the manual cross member have to be off a 4.0 to give the drop or will the one from a 4 cylinder work
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 04:22 PM
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what do you guys think i wanna get a 6.5 in lift but people are telling me 4.5 not sure what to get
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