When I initially lifted my jeep, I was trying to save some cash and I bought a used Rusty's 4.5 lift (actually sits at 5.5). Don't stone me to death guys! I'm slowly replacing all of the Rusty's equipment with better quality stuff. When I got the lift it came with an adjustable track bar (Rusty's of course), however, it didn't come with a HD track bar mount. Even though it has a bushing upper mount, it was intended to be mounted the factory upper track bar mount (I wasn't cool with that). So, I ordered a RE HD track bar mount and installed it several months ago. I've noticed that I've had a vibration in the steerin wheel at approximately 45-50 mph. I just install a serious offroad UTK steering kit to strengthen the steering and hopefully solve the vibration problem. The vibration is a little better but still noticeable. After looking into it a little more I discovered that the track bar is actually moving side to side in the upper mount. It only moves slightly but it's obviously an issue. The problem is clear; the bushing and sleeve hole is bigger than the mount hole and bolt. There are several ways to try and tackle this problem... new "better" track bar, drill the mount to match the bushing sleeve and use a bolt to match, or find a new bushing that will match the mount. Also, I had to use washers on both sides of the bushing to fit the mount.

Having said all of that... I would like to replace the bushing and call it a day. Has anyone else run into this issue and able to provide some useful guidance. Thanks for any help guys.

Sorry if any of that is difficult to follow and rambles a bit; I've taken the liberty to enjoy a little day drinking on this gloomy east coast day.

 

Just get a new tb and bracket from iro and sell the other junk

 

Thanks man, but I know I can solve the problem by dropping another $190.00. What I'm looking for is a cheaper fix that will get me by until I can afford something better?

 

I just bought a stocker from rock auto for 35 bucks to hold me over till I can get an aftermarket tb.

 

Nevermind. I've made up my mind. I'll drill the mount to match the bushing and use a new grade 8 bolt to hold.

 

Good option, cheapest and easiest too.