Need a Trac bar recommendation

4x4Jesus · Dec 21, 2015

I'm currently in the market for a new front trac bar. I'm running a factory bar and the bushings are worn out causing DW.

What have you guys used ?

I was looking online at the Currie Trac Bar that has a urethane bushing in the frame side and a Johnny joint on the axle side.

Has anyone run this bar ?

Anyways any recommendation would be great.

hinrichs · Dec 21, 2015

I would just find another stock bar

olram30 · Dec 21, 2015

I think crown makes a good replacement. I know there is two different factory ones. It something like that.

4x4Jesus · Dec 21, 2015

hinrichs said:
I would just find another stock bar

Yeah I've been looking on CL but there just don't seem to be any for sale. With my JK being my daily driver I need to get this fixed asap before the DW gets any worse.

10frank9 · Dec 21, 2015

Currie makes good stuff. If your willing to pay the $$$ I'd go that route. Otherwise look for a stocker that someone replaced with a TF one :yup:

hinrichs · Dec 21, 2015

I had jks before I went back to stock, but those seemed solid as well.

uberc4 · Dec 21, 2015

hinrichs said:
I would just find another stock bar

2x. I'm sure one will pop up on CL or the forums. Maybe expand your search on CL?

Tylersilverjku · Dec 22, 2015

hinrichs said:
I had jks before I went back to stock, but those seemed solid as well.

Hinrichs, Why would you recommend a stock track bar over an adjustable one?
Just curious for my own reference!

mudmobeeler · Dec 22, 2015

Check on rockauto.com also. I don't know if they have it or not but I've ordered parts from them before at half the price of other places for stock replacement parts.

cozdude · Dec 22, 2015

Tylersilverjku said:
Hinrichs, Why would you recommend a stock track bar over an adjustable one?
Just curious for my own reference!

Cause it's a solid piece and it's free. Your better off doing a drag link flip kit as it helps fix your geometry more than just an adjustable bar

mudmobeeler · Dec 22, 2015

Tylersilverjku said:
Hinrichs, Why would you recommend a stock track bar over an adjustable one?
Just curious for my own reference!

An adjustable one is needed when you lift your jeep. When you get to 3 inches of lift or more you also need to do a drag link flip kit like the one offered from EVO that also raises the axle side track bar mount at the same time. With that kit you can use the stock track bar again. [emoji106]

Edit to add: Cozdude beat me to it.

psmith · Dec 22, 2015

What about just replacing the bushings in the trac bar you have? On my 08 I was able to get the bushings from Napa. They were Clevite ones so they were decent. They only listed one end (forget which end) but the same bushing fit in the actual shell of the bigger end. Just had to burn the old rubber out with a torch while keeping the outer shell intact. Total cost was $30 or so. Might be worth investigating if you have the tools/ability.

Tylersilverjku · Dec 22, 2015

mudmobeeler said:
An adjustable one is needed when you lift your jeep. When you get to 3 inches of lift or more you also need to do a drag link flip kit like the one offered from EVO that also raises the axle side track bar mount at the same time. With that kit you can use the stock track bar again. [emoji106]

Edit to add: Cozdude beat me to it.

Thanks guys I didn't know you could still use the stock track bar! Good to know!

Evil · Dec 23, 2015

This place has the Currie track bars for a good deal, at least from what I have found searching. I would stick with Currie or even Ready Lift. Both use the JJ's. The Ready Lift one is a little beefier. If you can hold out for a little more than a month you can have my stock one.

https://www.trailduty.com/product_info.php?products_id=915

spicoli · Dec 23, 2015

I know a lot of people don't think it is a needed mod, but I just did Synergy sector shaft brace and track bar and I think the quality is good. I didn't expect any change in handling but that sector shaft brace increased steering response significantly. Just food for thought if you're going to replace your track bar.

I don't know any long term side effects yet; time will tell. I have noticed that I feel bumps slightly more in the steering wheel from the road than before.

4x4Jesus · Dec 23, 2015

Thanks for the recommendations everyone. I ended up getting a Crown replacement that's identical to the factory for about $70

gary2 · Dec 24, 2015

I also went with Synergy's Track Bar, TB brace/sector shaft brace to make the OE box last longer being no one seems to be interested in building a better steering box. Not interested in Hyd assist.

JTPhoto JK · Dec 30, 2015

I went with the TF Monster bar.

spicoli · Dec 31, 2015

4x4Jesus said:
Thanks for the recommendations everyone. I ended up getting a Crown replacement that's identical to the factory for about $70

That's too bad. I would have shipped you mine for free plus whatever the shipping fees are. Only had 9 months of use, 17,000 miles.

Dopey84 · Dec 31, 2015

That's too bad. I would have shipped you mine for free plus whatever the shipping fees are. Only had 9 months of use, 17,000 miles.

I've been considering looking for a back up track bar for I'm limited on my budget and mine is pretty worn out...

Would you still consider this and how much is shipping??

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