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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 03:32 AM
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I need to replace the track bar on my truck, and I was wondering if it is possible to rebuild it instead of spending a bunch of money for a new one. This may seem like a stupid idea, but I am just curious if anybody has ever tried.

Of course I understand there may be safety issues involved, so it may not be the best idea. I want to see what opinions I get.

I did see from a search that Moog is the most recommended brand of replacement part. On Advance Auto's site, I think it was right around $153. There was one on there for about $400 that is adjustable, but I don't have any intention of paying THAT much.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 05:49 AM
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There's a kit called lukes link to rebuild it but it's just a bad design. Look into one with heim joints from topguncustomz or thurren and you'll never have a problem again. I put a replacement one on mine before I lifted it and it didn't last 6 months and was clunking again. 400 now is better than 150 every couple months.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 05:51 AM
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that's not that bad of a deal. besides from seeing your other post. the trac bar takes on alot of punishment with the slight lift. I have already planned on getting the trac bar(BDdiesil's)adjustable up to 4inch lift.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 05:51 AM
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Rockauto.com has the moog for 102 or 105. Some where in that area.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 11:29 AM
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Heim joints wear really fast if your daily driving it. They are better made for crawlers. Less than a year youll be back where you started. Get a new track bar, if your running a lot of lift [4" or more] get an adjustable track bar. That is one of my next buys for my latest build
 
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 02:48 PM
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Or, convert it to the third gen style, with bushings on both ends......
 
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 11:46 AM
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What all is involved in doing that, HeyYou?
 
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