Jamie57

I have a Rocky Road track bar made for the 3-6 inch lift on my 2000 XJ.
I also added a Drop Pitman arm for the same lift heights. I figured this would stop any steering problems I'd have when I put the 4.5 " lift springs and drop bracket kit.
And for the most part it did work. No Death Wobble but I do have a small bit of Bump Steer.
The guys from Staang's Fab in Burlington were kind enough to tell me why I might have that. They suggested putting the original Pitman arm back on or a Track bar drop bracket.
Well original went in the scrap pile. Soooooo I now have to get a drop bracket. No biggy.
If I'm going to put a drop bracket on then I'm also going to put a double shear end on it too.
Now for the question.
Has anyone else modified their track bar by putting a johnny joint or something similar on their adjustable track bar?
According to Rocky Road it takes a standard ES140R tie rod end.
I believe it's 11/16" but not sure of the thread pitch.

Anyone?

stitch702

Just pick up a stock pitman arm at the junk yard or eBay of even on here. Pretty sure they would be pretty cheap and you wouldn't have to modify the track bar.

Jamie57

Wouldn't that be going backwards? I have a 4.5" inch lift. I have an adjustable track bar and I want to go to a double shear end anyways so I'll never have a binding issue.
It is a logical progression anyways just trying to do it with what I have instead of buying a whole new track bar.

94XjSport94

Post a pic of the front end.

xjmarc

All the rod ends/joints I've ever used were 3/4, 7/8 and 1.25. You'll be pretty hard pressed to find one in 11/16. That's pretty much a tie rod end size. You may be able to drill it and tap it to a larger size but I'm not familiar with that bar so who knows.