Took Jeep to shop and this is the list they gave me.
05-25-2011 | 09:48 PM
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Take a picture of the steering. Looking straight at the front axle so we can see the trac bar. Its an after-market setup so you should be able to find a replacement bushing for the axle side. Just need to see it so we can tell you what brand it is.
Also, those would be considered short arms. The caster looks off, I would have an alignment shop check it but the lower arms need to be adjusted out.
Also, those would be considered short arms. The caster looks off, I would have an alignment shop check it but the lower arms need to be adjusted out.
05-25-2011 | 09:57 PM
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that picture will have so come tomorrow I have to take a skid plate(and its raining and cold out) to get a good picture . I was told that it was a Rubicon express that was a best guess from the shop. I also think that it is anywhere from 4 to 6 inches of lift.
05-25-2011 | 09:58 PM
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Take a picture of the steering. Looking straight at the front axle so we can see the trac bar. Its an after-market setup so you should be able to find a replacement bushing for the axle side. Just need to see it so we can tell you what brand it is.
Also, those would be considered short arms. The caster looks off, I would have an alignment shop check it but the lower arms need to be adjusted out.
Also, those would be considered short arms. The caster looks off, I would have an alignment shop check it but the lower arms need to be adjusted out.
you should do some reserch if you think you may want to upgrade, as to which is better for you(long arm vs short arm) lots of brands and options. just one for an example... there are also drop rackets to iprove ride and flex but keep the cost down.
LA-http://rustysoffroad.com
SA-http://rustysoffroad.com
trac bar double sheer-http://rustysoffroad.com
for the track bar you should be able to get a joint. but there are a lot of good options for not to much. if you do buy another bar i would get a double sheer trac bar.
05-25-2011 | 10:04 PM
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wow thanks for the help. I think that the adjustable ones are right up my alley right now in terms of price. I am also looking into just the bushings and a new joint.
05-25-2011 | 10:11 PM
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Rubicon Express is going through some reorganization issues right now so finding parts may prove to be difficult.
05-26-2011 | 09:22 AM
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It looks like an RE trac bar. You could try calling them to see if they are shipping parts again. I would hate to buy a new trac bar just to get a new bushing but gots to do what you gots to do.
Good luck.
Good luck.
05-26-2011 | 09:44 AM
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or get the thread pitch and try to find another brand of joint/hiem...
05-26-2011 | 09:45 AM
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its def an RE trackbar...that heim and stud are a dead give away. i have a new bushing for a factory trackbar...not sure if it is the right size or not. you can always measure to see. then the heims are easily found online. i wanna say its a 5/8 bolt hole size heim with a 3/4" thread, but you would want to verify. if you replaced both the heim and bushing it would be as good as new
08-22-2011 | 08:30 PM
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yes, it did drive in amazing huh! So what I was feeling was a knocking in the left front around 50mph that was from the traction bar joint being loose. I knew there was some play in the steering but what lifted 4x4 doesn't right?... After getting it there and them telling me that I was very surprised. They told me there was a lot of play in the front end and it all need to be overhauled. They also want to shorten the front drive shaft to add more flex to keep it from jamming into the transfer case. I knew there was some stuff wrong with it but not that much. So I was just looking for some friendly advice on the matter. I am going to have them rebuild the front diff. to start and them I can start my list once I get it back.
Thanks,
08-22-2011 | 09:10 PM
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Unless your building something for competition or super rock crawling junkyard option is cheaper.
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