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OverlanderJK

OverlanderJK

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HighwayTrout said:
Was only a block away from a dealer so I stopped in to see if they had one.
245 bucks later...
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Getting sick of chasing these little bumps, squeaks and rattles. One part at a time.
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I would return that one and order a crown. That has the shitty bushing right there which will wear out pretty quick.

I guess if it lasts 5000 miles it’ll last you 47 years so maybe you’ll be good.


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JKbrick

JKbrick

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OverlanderJK said:
I would return that one and order a crown. That has the shitty bushing right there which will wear out pretty quick.

I guess if it lasts 5000 miles it’ll last you 47 years so maybe you’ll be good.


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There are two of us? Lol, the older trackbars had the better bushing but I don’t recall the year it changed. Maybe ‘10 or ‘11?


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naysjp

Caught the Bug
-AINOKEA- said:
Don’t see why they wouldn’t work. Personally I’d just stick with factory stuff unless you need some kind of adjustability on your track bar. You’ll go through 2-3 replacements of factory stuff for the same price of the gear you’re looking at.
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One of the ends on the drag link is wearing out so it's going to be time to change it. I keep OEM on the Jeep until it's time to replace it then I replace with a good after market.
 
rubiDave

rubiDave

Active Member
OverlanderJK said:
I would return that one and order a crown. That has the shitty bushing right there which will wear out pretty quick.

I guess if it lasts 5000 miles it’ll last you 47 years so maybe you’ll be good.


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So the crown doesn't have a shitty bushing?
What's the failure mode on the factory busing and can it be inspected?
My wobble has gone away since I replaced the bad draglink, but once in a while it feels like it want to start to wobble. My trackbar looks tight when someone move the steering wheel and bounces the suspension. If I pull the trackbar is there something to look for on the bushings.

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OverlanderJK

OverlanderJK

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rubiDave said:
So the crown doesn't have a shitty bushing?
What's the failure mode on the factory busing and can it be inspected?
My wobble has gone away since I replaced the bad draglink, but once in a while it feels like it want to start to wobble. My trackbar looks tight when someone move the steering wheel and bounces the suspension. If I pull the trackbar is there something to look for on the bushings.

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I don’t believe so. Last one I bought did not but that was years ago. I have both somewhere in the garage. I can dig them out at some point to show the difference.


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HighwayTrout

HighwayTrout

Hooked
Exodus Jeeps said:
Damn dude, if you’re gonna drop that much money on a track bar why not get a Synergy?


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Next time for sure. Buying connivence is all it was. Not the first time and probably won’t be the last that I get boned from a dealership.

'18 WIllysW said:
You're on the wrong side of the country from me, I have one up on Craigslist (for next to nothing) that I'd just give you, if you were closer.

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Thanks. Hopefully someone local to you can use it. [emoji106]
 
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donracer

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Slowly making progress with the install. Another noob question - what do you folks do with the xmas tree clips that hold the ABS harness in the rear? On each side there are two that attach to the frame and two that attach to the control arm bracket. I had to pop a few of them off to drop the axle low enough to get the springs in, and now I am inclined to leave one of the frame ones off so that there is still more slack now that the the springs and new shocks are in. Jeep_ABS_Harness.jpg
 
jjlong

jjlong

New member
donracer said:
Slowly making progress with the install. Another noob question - what do you folks do with the xmas tree clips that hold the ABS harness in the rear? On each side there are two that attach to the frame and two that attach to the control arm bracket. I had to pop a few of them off to drop the axle low enough to get the springs in, and now I am inclined to leave one of the frame ones off so that there is still more slack now that the the springs and new shocks are in. View attachment 334725
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I left mine off and ended up pinching the wire on something. Caused all kinds of ABS problems. But, maybe that was just my bad luck.

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-AINOKEA-

-AINOKEA-

Hooked
Here’s a friendly reminder to keep your Johnny joints greased properly... I’ve had a suspension noise that sounded like crap going over speed bumps. Thought it was the shocks as they’re getting pretty old. I’m pretty sure I found the culprit though. Fortunately I’m pulling the front lowers to rebuild them now and start fresh. Here’s a vid with what it sounds like. Both lowers sound like this, not just the one I blew out.

https://youtu.be/rVVMTLoY06A


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FourEyedFox

New member
Just joined the Enforcer Club!
3’ with drag flip, Rancho 9k’s and Saltas on 35’ Toyo’s. Added a 1350 and C gussets up front. Couldn’t be more happy with the ride. Reading all of your comments for the last couple of months paid off huge dividends.
 

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FourEyedFox said:
Just joined the Enforcer Club!
3’ with drag flip, Rancho 9k’s and Saltas on 35’ Toyo’s. Added a 1350 and C gussets up front. Couldn’t be more happy with the ride. Reading all of your comments for the last couple of months paid off huge dividends.
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Nice! Congrats!


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TOPLESS

TOPLESS

Caught the Bug
FourEyedFox said:
Just joined the Enforcer Club!
3’ with drag flip, Rancho 9k’s and Saltas on 35’ Toyo’s. Added a 1350 and C gussets up front. Couldn’t be more happy with the ride. Reading all of your comments for the last couple of months paid off huge dividends.
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Looks good man!
 
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donracer

New member
Self-tapping bolts for bump stops

Any tips on getting the self-tapping bolts going? I drilled a 5/16 hole, but have been having a hard time getting the bolt in. I am tempted to try to enlarge to 11/32 (but didn't have a bit of that size yesterday). Or should I consider getting a 3/8 tap and tapping the hole with the tap rather than the self-tapping bolt?
 
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