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11-02-2015, 09:10 PM

MurderCityXJ

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Track bar bracket

About a month ago, I noticed that my track bar had a ton of play, so I pulled it off and found the hole to be perfect for a 7/16ths bolt. Well, the hole has started to wallow out more. As far as I can tell, my options are to have a piece of 1/4 thick stock welded to the face with a 7/16ths hole, or Artec sells a relocation bracket that gets welded on closer to the pig.

Has anyone done something similar or have any better ideas?

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11-03-2015, 05:53 AM

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What track bar do you have? If it's still stock, u can upgrade to a better track bar. Some of them require you to drill the hole bigger.

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11-03-2015, 10:48 AM

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Some weld a washer over old hole also.

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11-03-2015, 01:39 PM

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What track bar do you have? If it's still stock, u can upgrade to a better track bar. Some of them require you to drill the hole bigger.

I have the Rusty's adjustable. I haven't upgraded to the double sheer yet though.

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11-03-2015, 02:50 PM

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I have the Rusty's adjustable. I haven't upgraded to the double sheer yet though.

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u can upgrade to a better track bar. Some of them require you to drill the hole bigger.

Still applies. If you're not looking to upgrade then just weld on a washer of the same size. Most good aftermarket track bars require a 1/2" bolt on the axle.

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11-03-2015, 10:22 PM

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Still applies. If you're not looking to upgrade then just weld on a washer of the same size. Most good aftermarket track bars require a 1/2" bolt on the axle.

Much appreciated guys. I figured that was going to be the best recommended route to go, but you never know. Now to find time around work to have a buddy do some welding for me.

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