TrailTrackers
Observer
Hello-
I have an '08 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with the 4-1/2" Rubicon Express long arm lift; the lift has been on the Jeep since 300 miles and the Jeep now has 15,700 miles. I recently noticed a slop in the steering and upon further inspection found that it was coming from the track bar. The passenger side bushing appeared to have worn out so I removed the front track bar.
Subsequent to removing the track bar, and upon closer inspection of the bushing, it appears that the slop is caused from the bolt holes in the mounting bracket having "wallered" out a bit. This allows the track bar to bang side to side while wiggling the steering wheel back and forth.
Since I've already ordered and received a new bushing I'll go ahead and install it, but I'd like to take care of the bolt hole problem as well. I could simply get a few washers installed on the bolt with the nut tightened down and then weld the washers to the bracket. Or, I could take some 1/4" plate, cut it to size, drill appropriate holes and weld it to the bracket.
I thought I would throw this problem out here to see what others have experienced and how they have repaired problems of this sort. Maybe somebody knows of a kit that is being manufactured to remedy this very problem. Thanks in advance for any help provided.
-Brad
I have an '08 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with the 4-1/2" Rubicon Express long arm lift; the lift has been on the Jeep since 300 miles and the Jeep now has 15,700 miles. I recently noticed a slop in the steering and upon further inspection found that it was coming from the track bar. The passenger side bushing appeared to have worn out so I removed the front track bar.
Subsequent to removing the track bar, and upon closer inspection of the bushing, it appears that the slop is caused from the bolt holes in the mounting bracket having "wallered" out a bit. This allows the track bar to bang side to side while wiggling the steering wheel back and forth.
Since I've already ordered and received a new bushing I'll go ahead and install it, but I'd like to take care of the bolt hole problem as well. I could simply get a few washers installed on the bolt with the nut tightened down and then weld the washers to the bracket. Or, I could take some 1/4" plate, cut it to size, drill appropriate holes and weld it to the bracket.
I thought I would throw this problem out here to see what others have experienced and how they have repaired problems of this sort. Maybe somebody knows of a kit that is being manufactured to remedy this very problem. Thanks in advance for any help provided.
-Brad