Calgary Jeep Association
4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: scott slade on September 14, 2011, 04:09:34 PM
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Just picked up the used track bar from "firsttimer".. thanks, Kyle. It's a stock bar from his 02 TJ, I might as well change the bushings and tie rod looking end to keep things tight, when I put it in my 05. Who sells the parts and has a press to remove and install the bushings etc...? ???
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you can't change bushings/balljoint.
if its sloppy ya gotta live with it.
gotta buy a new one. so you might as well go aftermarket.
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Bushing is changable. Needs persuasion. Balljoint end, not so much.
Moog has a bushing, I don't have a part number handy tho.
Stock bushing is one piece. Moog is a two piece.
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I thought the bushing end could be replaced, but was not sure about the balljoint end. The rubber boot on the balljoint is a bit ripped.... crap...
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ya man. i know the balljoints not replaceable.
i think you can replace the bushing, but you need a press. its a pain. its just easier to buy a new one...............
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. The rubber boot on the balljoint is a bit ripped.... crap...
It was probably pried off using a large hammer and pickle fork ;D
If the joint doesn't have slop in it it should be fine, but it probably won't last too long.
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It was probably pried off using a large hammer and pickle fork ;D
If the joint doesn't have slop in it it should be fine, but it probably won't last too long.
;D
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I did my best not to wreck it... :-[ and Worked with what I had... For what it's worth it was free and technically it is still useable, you will just have to grease it on a more consistent bases.
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The bushing end is replaceable. No need for a press. If you have a propane torch and a vice it will help :)
Replacement bushings cost about $15-20. Modern Motors sells both the Energy Suspension and Moog variants, those are the one's I'd recommend.
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just run it for now. don't bother with the bushing. a new track bar is under 100$ at autovalue anyways. if you're keeping it stock it'll probably be fine for a while.
then when you get deathwobble one day, you'll know to change it!
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I did my best not to wreck it... :-[ and Worked with what I had... For what it's worth it was free and technically it is still useable, you will just have to grease it on a more consistent bases.
Hey Kyle, I can't Thank You Enough for what you did to get me this track bar..... I just thought it made sense to put new ends on it before I installed it. I mean no offence at all. Thanks to all of you for you help and advice..... Scott ;D