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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: slanktapper on September 20, 2017, 09:36:32 PM

Title: Can't get the rear track bar back aligned
Post by: slanktapper on September 20, 2017, 09:36:32 PM
So my lift is just a 2" on my tj. The instructions didn't say to disconnect the track bar(?) but in order to get the coil out I needed to.

Anywho now I can't seem to line up the track bar with the hole it needs to go in.

I've let the passenger side down as low as I can (disconnected the shock and sway bar was already off) and jacked up the other side and it's still not enough.

Jacked up: https://i.imgur.com/O84p3cs.jpg
(https://i.imgur.com/O84p3csm.jpg)

Level: https://i.imgur.com/RMnpz0L.jpg
(https://i.imgur.com/RMnpz0Lm.jpg)

Any ideas
Title: Re: Can't get the rear track bar back aligned
Post by: Kanueh on September 20, 2017, 11:00:55 PM
Try a big ratchet strap to the frame and axle to suck it into place.
Title: Re: Can't get the rear track bar back aligned
Post by: slanktapper on September 21, 2017, 08:22:20 AM
Quote from: Kanueh on September 20, 2017, 11:00:55 PM
Try a big ratchet strap to the frame and axle to suck it into place.

Ah that would be way easier than that come-along I couldn't figure out how to attach.

I'll try this first thanks!
Title: Re: Can't get the rear track bar back aligned
Post by: slanktapper on September 21, 2017, 09:27:30 PM
Quote from: Kanueh on September 20, 2017, 11:00:55 PM
Try a big ratchet strap to the frame and axle to suck it into place.

Yep that did it. Took two straps but I was able to MacGyver it in the correct way. And the wheels appear to be properly spaced too.

Thanks
Title: Re: Can't get the rear track bar back aligned
Post by: Kanueh on September 22, 2017, 01:44:48 PM
For future jobs where you have to take the track bar off, I always put a tie strap on tight before I take it apart.
Title: Re: Can't get the rear track bar back aligned
Post by: slanktapper on September 22, 2017, 03:41:41 PM
Quote from: Kanueh on September 22, 2017, 01:44:48 PM
For future jobs where you have to take the track bar off, I always put a tie strap on tight before I take it apart.

Good call.  thanks again!
Title: Re: Can't get the rear track bar back aligned
Post by: dubbleJs on September 26, 2017, 12:59:21 PM
To realign mine I just steer the jeep a tiny bit, the body will move and axle will stay. Works like a charm..especially if you have a helper to push the bolt through at the money spot.

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