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Old 04-07-2015, 08:34 PM
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Hey guys, The heim joint on my track bar is severely worn out and is creating a big death wobble issue for me. Only problem for me is i cant find a replacement for it. Anyone know what brand track bar this is? Anyone know where I can get another joint and which one to get?

I have done my own googleing but my lack of knowledge is limiting me! Any advice helps, thanks!
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It was on the jeep when I bought it. The previous owner said it was either a Rubicon express, or a rough country but i cant find track bars from either company that look similar.
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Definitely not a Rubicon Express, theirs either uses a heim or a flex joint. That is a standard tie rod end type. Rough country, Iron rock off-road and probably a few others offer that type.
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First off that's not a heim and it looks like a rough country. Take the tie rod end off and go to a parts store and start comparing. You may get lucky and find a cheap replacement.
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First off that's not a heim and it looks like a rough country. Take the tie rod end off and go to a parts store and start comparing. You may get lucky and find a cheap replacement.
Do you think I should replace it with a heim joint? are they better than what im running now? Thanks for the info brother!
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Originally Posted by STUD IN THE MUD
Do you think I should replace it with a heim joint? are they better than what im running now? Thanks for the info brother!
I think you would be better off replacing the bar with a better one with a double sheer design. (iron rock off road or rubicon express )
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So I looked on Iron rock offroad and i think i may have found it! what do you guys think?
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...egory_Code=PFX
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Originally Posted by STUD IN THE MUD
So I looked on Iron rock offroad and i think i may have found it! what do you guys think?
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...egory_Code=PFX
is it 1.25 solid steel?
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if it is get the double sheer upgrade.
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Originally Posted by HS00XJ
if it is get the double sheer upgrade.
Does this require welding or do I just bolt it over my existing mount.
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Originally Posted by HS00XJ
if it is get the double sheer upgrade.
Never mind, I found installation instructions, what are the benefits to the double shear though?
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Originally Posted by STUD IN THE MUD
Never mind, I found installation instructions, what are the benefits to the double shear though?


strength -less leverage on the bolt with two sides holding instead of one.It does lower the mounting point of the track bar,and I think they sell 2 different drops.
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