2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Track Bar: Luke's Link vs. Geno's Thuren w/ Stainless steel ball?

[CWeaver]

when I panic brake the truck sometimes pulls to the left (driver side).



In troubleshooting I found two issues.

A rusted wet brake line off the front proportioning valve &

My track bar has some play at the frame end.



This is a 96 2500 with a 95' axle. A mechanic thought I might be able to tighten it down more with a impact wrench to fix it for awhile. I'd like to really fix it... . So what have you done & prefer?

Anyone using the Geno's one?



I'm comparing the Replacement Thuren Track Bar (94'-09') in Geno's ($345. 00) vs. doing new bushings and a Luke's Link ($100?) Geno's looks like more $ but easier & should last- being stainless with out any rubber to wear out?



What have you done?



Also is there anywhere to get prebent brake lines to speed up the install?

I'd prefer to not hand cut & flare generic bendable lines... .

It's really cold now in Chicago and I don't want to be under the truck for long- my trucks two long to fit in my heated garage



Thanks!

 

[bboxall]

I recommend the Moog trackbar as a replacement for the stock unit. As you can see below between my stock track bar and the Moog, there is a definite advantage to the Moog.

 

[odieub]

well lukes link has a fix for the moog as well little more pricy but better IMO. the lukes link for the dodge or napa bar aint 100 but more like 65 i think only about 75 with the bushing to rebuild the axle end. and the moog bars are no better than the oem bars (IMO). there was one on my 01 that was brand new when i bought the truck only 15k miles ago. just replaced two days ago with a lukes link moog bar and all steering slop is gone (it was looser than any bar i have seen). very high quality and i like it very well. ill post a photo later.



not the greates picture but best i could get on truck. they remove the cap thread the hole and there is a threaded insert they make to tighten everything up. if it loosens up a little loosen the little jam screw and tighten up the threaded plug.

 

[EKlem]

I have the thuren and am quite happy with it. I looked into the Luke's link but decided that I did not want to have to tighten it up from time to time. The thuren bar is very good and I would recommend it to anyone.

 

[RJWEST]

03 Trac Bar conversion, very satisfied.

I was going to do the Luke's, But I screwed up the OEM ball joint
bolt. . so I can not comment on it , other than.
Luke's accepted the return, no questions asked, Great customer service !!

 

[CWeaver]

I went with the Moog "Problem Solver" track bar with a bigger ball joint.

After installing it & new smaller tires I find my alignment is off... . we'll see what a alignment does.

 

[SWCook]

I went with the Thuren Trac Bar you are looking at and while I was down there I upgraded to the 3rd Gen steering and capped it off with the bigger ends, the handling difference is very noticeable.



My only thing left is to adjust the steering box to get the 1/2" of play out of the steering.



My truck will still track to the right but I am under the impression that many of our trucks with the Toyo M/T's do this.



I am also thinking of a steering brace also.



Big difference with the upgrades and peace of mind for quite some time as well.

 

[jkalchik]

I went through 2 Moog trackbars on my 99 in less than 3 years. I put a 3rd Gen trackbar kit on 2 years ago, and it's still rock solid.

 

[Regcabguy]

I did the 3rd gen trackbar conversion and was done on my '99. Thuren's setup should work well too with his reputation.

 

[Missouri Mule]

I put the Thuren track bar on and no problems yet. You can get the Thuren track bar for Geno's ( probably quicker) or Thuren's ( you would have to wait) Thuren Fabrication-products.

 

[WilsonF]

well lukes link has a fix for the moog as well little more pricy but better IMO

Are you sure it will fit the Moog? They used to only fit the stock bar.
Floyd

 

[KCraft]

where can i get the 3rd gen conversion kit at???? how much??

 

[DLangford]

I just bought the 3rd gen track bar kit from Source Automotive. KLM is another vendor.

THe Luke's Link is a band aid in my opinion. I had one on my truck and it loosened up twice on me, each time contributing in a major way to a death wobble. Luckily each time I was able to control the truck and slow down.

Too much risk and hassle to periodically tighten the Lukes Link. The 3rd gen from solid steel looks way more strong and reliable.

 

[Lesli]

I'm running a Luke's link and I'm very happy with it.

 

[CWeaver]

new track bar installed.......Still brake pull issue

I painted the Moog PS Trackbar & installed.

Also got new tires- went down to stock size BFG AT KO's, & new brake hardlines.

With the new track bar my (steering wheel) alignment is off more & truck still pulls to left when braking quickly (fine is slow stop). #@$%!

I posted a new thread on this titled:

Still pulls to left when braking??? -help

Please let me know if you have ideas. - Thanks !!