Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Rebuildable Track Bar ?

[cahammer]

i have read some threads on track bars and i have heard of a rebuildable one but for some stupid reason i cant find a link or info on where to find one any help would be great thanks, lost in stupid world

 

[Got Smoke?]

Lukes Link

 

[Dave M]

i have read some threads on track bars and i have heard of a rebuildable one but for some stupid reason i cant find a link or info on where to find one any help would be great thanks, lost in stupid world

I just rebuilt my track bar a few weeks ago with Lukes Link. It was no problem. The site is:



www.lukeslink.com.



They also sold me a bushing for the other end (axle). Really should do it. You'll need an angle grinder (I used a 41/2 inch one) to get the old ball joint off. Here is a link with complete pics and step by step rebuild instructions that really helped me:



http://ramchargercentral.com/index.php?action=howtoshow;id=79



It had like 30 pics of the whole job.



The link and axle end bushing with shipping cost me about $85. The link is $65 alone. When I did it I followed instructions that came with it and the diagram of the parts showed a shim (washer) being used. Since it was on the diagram I put one in. After calling them they said the shims usually aren't used so... don't put them in. If you follow the 2nd link on "How to install luke link" above, you'll get it right. The shims are there for adjusting if needed.



The link really tightened up my front end steering and eliminated the death wobble. Only problem is it slightly hits my diff cover when flexing but not too bad. If I had more $$$ I would go with the DSS steering stabilizer and a new 2003 bar or (my personal preference for a track bar) the new www.solidsteel.biz heim joint bar.



Lukes link is a cheap alternative and seems to work so far. I called them on a Sunday evening and they answered. Great to work with on the phone.

 

[Turbo Tim 1]

You could check out the Thuren track bar also.



Thuren Track Bar



I think it was $289 delivered to my door, I'm real happy with the bar and how it improved my steering



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[6btsmoker]

blue chip diesel in n. h. has an adjustable repair end , i think for about $80. 00. phone 603-880-8141. nice people,good work and products.

 

[bluthndr]

Check with Greg @ Great Lakes Diesel - he is on here and has them for sale also.

 

[Dieselnerd]

You can also get a bracket kit that allows you to use the 3rd gen track bar. It has a bushing on both ends and never needs rebuilding.

 

[HFreeman]

I replaced my track bar a few K miles ago. After looking at the alternatives I bought a new one at NAPA for $85. 00 with a lifetime replacement warranty. That's hard to beat IMHO