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10-28-2013, 10:00 PM
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If the track bar is bad, it needs replaced. It uses a tie rod end on one end, which is a wear part. I suggest replacing it with a double shear bar if there's one that fits without any lift. I assume you haven't lifted since you have the stock track bar.
(PS- It might be another one of those nights, Canada)
(PS- It might be another one of those nights, Canada)
At the very least I would suggest something with a replaceable heim or Johnny joint at the frame end. The stock-TRE style is cast into the rest of the bar
(PS - going to bed soon and I don't think my cat can type yet.)
10-28-2013, 10:02 PM
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+1 to all of this. Though apparently IRO discontinued their 0"-3" lift trackbar due to confusion and low order numbers, now it's a one size fits most lifted unit. Not sure if there are any good double-shear trackbars left for stock height.
At the very least I would suggest something with a replaceable heim or Johnny joint at the frame end. The stock-TRE style is cast into the rest of the bar
(PS - going to bed soon and I don't think my cat can type yet.)
10-28-2013, 11:47 PM
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XJs never had an option for heated seats, did they? I don't think anything with "Cherokee" in the name had them until the '03 WJ.
10-29-2013, 12:05 AM
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10-29-2013, 12:10 AM
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10-29-2013, 08:58 AM
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has anyone got tired of a sagging ceiling? I am and am thinking of taking the fabric down and painting the ceiling panel. Has anyone ever herd of this being done?
10-29-2013, 09:05 AM
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oh and its referred to as a headliner, FYI.
10-29-2013, 09:34 AM
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No I haven't lifted it yet, but I would like to come next summer. Would replacing it with a double shear bar be better than just a replacement track bar?
10-29-2013, 10:50 AM
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Yea should I go ahead and put bushing in my old leafs just to have the leafs off again in like 2 months when I get some more time and money to get my new leafs
10-29-2013, 10:53 AM
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Trus me I know it's gonna be a job. It's not gonna be easy that's why I'm asking if I should just wait til I get my new leafs. Thanx too.
10-29-2013, 10:55 AM
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No it's a pain in the ***. if you don't have a 10-ton press, you use a torch to burn out the rubber and a BFH to pound out the sleeves.
10-29-2013, 11:24 AM
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Double shear bars allow for better articulation, have bushings instead of a tie rod end, and use a new bracket instead of slowly wallowing out the hole in the original bracket.
10-29-2013, 11:47 AM
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It would be easier to re-cover it with cloth.
10-29-2013, 02:06 PM
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No more saggy liner to worry about ever.