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Track Bar Envy

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Dphillip, Feb 5, 2010.

  1. Feb 5, 2010
    Dphillip

    Dphillip Member

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    Exactly what does the track bar do on YJ's? I speak of the bar that attaches to the top of the front axle tube then run to the frame rail on the other side of the tube? The YJ suspension is basically the same as the CJ's but they don't have one. Why not? Do I need one?
     
    Dphillip, Feb 5, 2010
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    hudsonhawk

    hudsonhawk Well-Known Member

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    limits articulation and makes for a rougher ride.

    It purpose is to keep the axle centered under the Jeep to improve on-road manners. You don't need one.
     
    hudsonhawk, Feb 5, 2010
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    timgr

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    You mean a panhard bar or an anti-roll bar?
     
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    Hawkes

    Hawkes Member

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    He means panhard. I don't envy the TJ/XJ/ZJ guys that have them, seems they always have problems with ends and mounts.
     
    Hawkes, Feb 5, 2010
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Yep, I replace a fair amount of track bars on XJ's...
    I'd think they would last longer on a leaf sprung vehicle though.
     
    Patrick, Feb 5, 2010
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    Hawkes

    Hawkes Member

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    I hear ya. According to the YJ guys if they fell off they wouldn't notice anyway. The coil sprung guys are a different story with death wobble.
     
    Hawkes, Feb 5, 2010
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