Archived Front Trac Bar

[xxxHollywood]

I have 100,000 miles on my 1998 Ram 2500 and have replaced the trac bar once, and the bushing is warn again. Is there an aftermarket fix or do I dare buy from the dealer again???

 

[Rob Thomas]

Happy reading ... ... ... ...



https://www.turbodieselregister.com...id=47602&sortby=lastpost&sortorder=descending









Later, Rob

 

[Paul Herioux]

Moog makes a replacement trac bar in their "Problem Solver" line. It uses a slightly larger ball joint with an M2 gusher bearing and has a lifetime warranty. You should be able to get it at any NAPA, Carquest or Auto Value parts store. Don't have part number handy or I'd post it.

Good Luck

 

[Joe Mc]

Paul, Is the Moog (FM) unit rebuildable? Oh, that right if it's "lifetime" why bother. . . . Magic question time . . . . how much$

 

[GFoley]

If you just want a replacement bushing, the guy at Lukes links have urethane bushings for the track bar for about $12. 00. I bought a link and a bushing. It did tighen up my steering but I still have undiagnosed problems in my front end.



As for the Moog part, my local NAPA could not help me even though I had the Moog part number. No luck at two other chain parts houses either. The Moog (Federal Mogul) web site was a big fat ZERO too. I could not find any suspension parts for my 99 2500.



I also called 4 Wheel Parts in CA about bushing. They would have to special order them from Energy Suspension and I did not want to wait that long. I also asked about sway bar bushings too. I guess I could call one of the speed shop places and see if they have better delivery times and prices if I get back in the mood to tackle the sway bar.



Glenn

 

[xxxHollywood]

I think I've decided on the Heim adjustable trac bar does any one know where to find one?

 

[kchristopher]

Originally posted by GFoley

As for the Moog part, my local NAPA could not help me even though I had the Moog part number. No luck at two other chain parts houses either.



Glenn

see this thread https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=49224 Somebody found them.

 

[Joe Mc]

Check here before you buy anything - just an FYI - If this doesnt work go to 2nd gen no driveline section and look for Track Bar Lifetime (I think). https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=49224

 

[Joe Mc]

Just put on Friday

After I got the old one off I compared MOOG to DC. There is no comparison, the Moog (FM) had a much larger joint end and joint by far. Took it for alignment yesterday and now drives like the 2002 I drove last week w/117 miles on it. Thanks MOOG!

 

[BK]

Joe Mc- "After I got the old one off I compared MOOG to DC. There is no comparison, the Moog (FM) had a much larger joint end and joint by far. "



Thanks , great input.

 

[xxxHollywood]

Thanks for all the input. I replaced it yesterday with the Napa Bar. I need to adjust the sterring wheel now.