Has anyone tried replacing the heim joint with a tie rod end on the RE track bar? I am trying to get rid of the problematic heim joint that keeps going bad.

 

Have you tried swapping in a new heim joint end, or just keep fixing the same one?

 

The heim joint has been replaced and its bad again. Now I can't even get it out so I think I will be buying a different bar because I am fed up with RE products.

 

I've been running the same heim on a RE bar for about 8 years and no issues. Maybe you've got something off and a tre will limit articulation.

 

I have a 4.5 Superflex kit. My Track bar sucked ***** for at least 2500 miles. I put some grease on the joint at 300 miles, and now 3000 miles later it doesn't make anymore noise. Funny that it took that long. Happy now, It flexes like my yoga teacher

 

If you chose to switch to a tie rod end, go to your local Autozone and get part number ES2847. The taper is all but perfect. I did this but only until I buy a double shear trackbar bracket.

 

Get a double shear if you replace your bar, no more TRE or heim garbage

 

Heims on suspension components suck.. .02

Keep in mind the stock trackbar bracket has been drilled to remove the taper in it. If you go back to a TRE you'll need to replace it as well.

 

im running the 4.5 super flex kit, the only problem i had with the trackbar was the hiem loosened up on me and the bushing was shot...ever since i tighened it up and put the bushing, no problems

 

With RE out of business for now, where can I get a replacement bushing for the axle end of the trackbar? For that matter, other bushings for control arms too...

 

I recently had the same issue. For the track bar bushing search energy suspension for a universal2 piece flange bushing set that has a bushing outside diameter of 1.5". They are too long though so I had to hacksaw it down to .65 inches on both of them. Then the flange side is .25" thick on the energy bushing but needs to be only .1" thick. I used my grinder to take away VERY VERY messy material until it was the correct thickness. In the end it was perfect

 

Not to thread jack but what is the bolt diameter that goes through the track bar bushing?

 

I can't even get the heim joint out of the TB. Ive heated it with map gas and beat on the wrench with a 5lb sledge and I can only get the heim to move a 1/4". There is no rust anywhere on my XJ and I can't get the damn thing out. Looks like I will have to buy a new TB, which is not something I want to be spending money on!

 

Is it maybe a reverse thread and already bottomed out?

 

call up clayton offroad an get his tracbar thing is massive!!!