Track Bars

[Jack fr MO]

Would like input from those who have installed Linstad adjustable track bars. Need your opinion concerning quality & durability of this bar.

 

[groundpounder]

hey Jack, have you used the search on this site to find your answer? You might want to try that function as I think I read an earlier post on that item. Just a thought!!!

 

[BigBadDodge]

I have never heard of the linstad trac bar !!

I can say you will find a lot of the DT trac bar if you do a search.

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1997 Dodge Ram 2500 HD / Club Cab, Cummins Turbo Diesel (silencer ring removed), 4. 5" Skyjacker Double Flex suspension lift, 36x14. 5"x16. 5" Ground Hawg radial tires on 16. 5x9. 75 Weld Super Singles, dual steering stabilizer, 4. 10 precision gears, 33-tooth Speedo gear, Rhino liner, Grizzly double bent nerf bars, Bushwhacker flares, Kanduco grill insert, Confer super skid axle truss, DT Trac-bar, Moog tie rod system, Fabritech Traction bars, Energy sway bar bushings and end links. Truck Pic's

 

[pcorssmit]

I bought the Linstad trac bar kit a few months ago. The install was pretty easy, took an hour or two. I haven't checked it since I put it on. I debated a life time warranty one from NAPA for around $125-135, but I like the fact that the Linstad can be adjusted without removing it from the truck and taking the time to return it to NAPA for a new one. I think I paid $62 + $5 shipping. Sorry I don't have the web site address, do a search and you'll find it.

Pete

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'97 2500 CC 4X4 5spd Sport
'83 K5 Blazer 350 TBI (ex 6. 2), 39. 5 TSLs, 3" lift, Dana 60/GM 14 blt, Detroits

 

[DieselDoghouse]

Originally posted by Jack Piercy:
Would like input from those who have installed Linstad adjustable track bars. Need your opinion concerning quality & durability of this bar.

Jack- I've had a Lindstat installed since August, so far no problems. Did improve the handling. Have a suspicion that the 'cup' (frame end] is larger profile than oem and may at times strike the front pumpkin cover, but no major problems evident. Really liked dealing with the company, quick, ship by USPS for a fair price, prompt core return credit [Yep, ya just slap a label on the old bar, wipe the grease off, and hand it to the Post Office!].

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'98 12V Quad Cab, ProZap bumper, PIAA 510's, XP-3 Hornets, Banks Gauges, Linstadt trackbar, Junkbox, Jacobs Washer fluid heater, Lg. box Milkbones.

 

[pcorssmit]

(The following is a response to an email I recieved about the Linstad Kit. )

Linstad offers a rebuilt track bar for around $125 exchange, or you can buy a kit to do it yourself for $62. The kit requires grinding and welding. I do not foresee ever having to replace it. It is adjusted by removing a cotter pin, and screwing in a plug which puts pressure on the ball and cup inside the joint. It also replaces the OE plastic ball with a metal one. Their web site is:
http://www.westdakota.com/lindstad/

The link seems to be broken now. There are instructions and details on their site.

Pete

 

[hirschjn]

I have a linstead track bar, it was easy to install, when the front-end feels loose just tighten the ball-joint down. There is a company (DT Track bar) its a fixed mounted bar that does away with the ball joint, looks like a better fix for the replacement of the track bar the cost is about $250. 00 if I remember right. They have a web site I found in the TDRoundtable.

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