Track bar
07-31-2019, 10:26 AM
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Track bar
Time to replace the original one on my '96. Only a 2" lift and not going higher so don't need an adjustable one. Any preferred brand out of the ones that work in the link below?
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...track+bar,7500
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...track+bar,7500
Last edited by EZEARL; 07-31-2019 at 10:29 AM.
07-31-2019, 03:01 PM
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I usually go with Moog and just avoid Duralast from Autozone. I've never used any of the other brands in your link. I did buy a Drive Works brand track bar from Advance Auto for $40 with their 25% off online coupon to pick it up in the store. The box is stamped Moog and it's worked great.
Last edited by TheBoogieman; 07-31-2019 at 03:06 PM.
07-31-2019, 03:51 PM
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"Drive Works brand track bar from Advance Auto"
That's one of the two auto parts stores in our town. May have to check them out. They also list the Moog but for $48 more. Part #'s DW-DS1235 for the Drive Works and DS1235 for the Moog. Go figure.
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...35/15530384-P#
That's one of the two auto parts stores in our town. May have to check them out. They also list the Moog but for $48 more. Part #'s DW-DS1235 for the Drive Works and DS1235 for the Moog. Go figure.
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...35/15530384-P#
Last edited by EZEARL; 07-31-2019 at 03:54 PM.
07-31-2019, 04:36 PM
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Time to replace the original one on my '96. Only a 2" lift and not going higher so don't need an adjustable one. Any preferred brand out of the ones that work in the link below?
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...track+bar,7500
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...track+bar,7500
07-31-2019, 07:08 PM
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"Drive Works brand track bar from Advance Auto"
That's one of the two auto parts stores in our town. May have to check them out. They also list the Moog but for $48 more. Part #'s DW-DS1235 for the Drive Works and DS1235 for the Moog. Go figure.
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...35/15530384-P#
That's one of the two auto parts stores in our town. May have to check them out. They also list the Moog but for $48 more. Part #'s DW-DS1235 for the Drive Works and DS1235 for the Moog. Go figure.
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...35/15530384-P#
Last edited by TheBoogieman; 07-31-2019 at 07:11 PM.
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07-31-2019, 10:39 PM
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Moog is a waste of money these days, they have switched a large part of there manufacturing overseas, and there quality has gone downhill. Now your just paying for the Moog name and getting the same quality Chinese parts that you get when you buy a cheaper brand.
08-01-2019, 12:58 AM
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Just like 90% of all companies. Even the less expensive WARN winches are made in China. Not everything made in China is bad, just like not everything made in the USA is good. Rusty's is a fine example of that.
08-01-2019, 06:03 AM
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I just did mine and went with the Moog DS1235. I has to remove that bucket that it bolts to on drivers side to get nut of...well actually cut it with a air chisel. Also rockauto and Amazon has same price but I'm a prime member so I get free shipping soo in my case Amazon was cheaper.
TheBoogieman,
I found out you need to check the manufactures name on the Drive Works box as some aren't made by Moog. Still probably go with Moog but from Amazon (THANKS country2) or Rock Auto as I need to order other parts for our Blazer.
08-01-2019, 06:08 AM
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I'm not saying Chinese parts are all bad, I have used a lot of them without any issues, but if I'm going to get Chinese parts I'm not paying the Moog price.
08-01-2019, 08:58 AM
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I agree. I use Metal Cloak adjustable track bars on most of my lifted Jeeps. They're one of the few brands that clear the diff cover.
08-01-2019, 09:14 AM
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Even at 2", your axle has shifted. Now you can still use a stock trackbar but there is a cheap (less than 30 bucks) bracket you can bolt on to shift the axle back center. It doesn't look like it, but it hangs no lower than your LCA brackets.
08-01-2019, 09:30 AM
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Well ****! But THANKS. Just finished my order through Amazon about an hour ago. Of course they sell the bracket. Found one for $24.95 which is a bit cheaper. It's black rather than anodized like your pic though.
http://www.protunesuspension.com/fro...okee-xj-84-01/
Found the anodized one for $18.99 here:
https://www.4wd.com/p/1996-Jeep-Cher...3-c6afed573b4d
http://www.protunesuspension.com/fro...okee-xj-84-01/
Found the anodized one for $18.99 here:
https://www.4wd.com/p/1996-Jeep-Cher...3-c6afed573b4d
Last edited by EZEARL; 08-01-2019 at 09:35 AM.