What does a track bar do on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
A track bar is a suspension system component typically used in coil spring suspensions. It is a rigid steel rod tying the axle to the frame or body of a vehicle to prevent the axle and wheels from moving side to side. A track bar may be used on the front or the rear suspension.
What causes a track bar to go bad?
A telling sign that there is a problem with a front track bar is a front axle that moves laterally with the steering wheel. Why They Go Bad: Track bars can bend or break after suspension modifications or improper installation techniques.
How do you change track bar on Jeep Wrangler?
Make sure you get the right track bar length/adjuster that is compatible with your lift size. After removing the old track bar and before installing the new one, you need to center the axle. It helps installation a ton. Shove your rig to the side that you need it to move, again usually push towards the driver side from the passenger side.
Why do I need a short track bar on my Jeep?
When upgrading your suspension by adding a lift kit, the added height will throw off the alignment of your track bar, shifting it left or right of center (a short track bar will shift the front axle assembly to the driver side – one that’s too long will shift your front axle to the passenger side).
How do you fix a broken track bar?
Get under your rig and inspect the bar which is attached to your axle and is parallel to your axle shafts. Check for cracked bushings, physical damage, looseness, etc. Maybe you installed a lift and you now realize your Jeep looks laterally offset when looking at it from the front or rear. A longer track bar is necessary to fix this.
What causes the track bar to wobble on a Jeep Wrangler?
Preventing Death Wobble & Jeep Wrangler Track Bar Replacement. The Jeep Wrangler death wobble refers to a vibration that can be caused by your track bar bushings, collars, or brackets which makes the axle want to free itself from your Wrangler. Check out the track bar bushings.
Make sure you get the right track bar length/adjuster that is compatible with your lift size. After removing the old track bar and before installing the new one, you need to center the axle. It helps installation a ton. Shove your rig to the side that you need it to move, again usually push towards the driver side from the passenger side.
Preventing Death Wobble & Jeep Wrangler Track Bar Replacement. The Jeep Wrangler death wobble refers to a vibration that can be caused by your track bar bushings, collars, or brackets which makes the axle want to free itself from your Wrangler. Check out the track bar bushings.
Get under your rig and inspect the bar which is attached to your axle and is parallel to your axle shafts. Check for cracked bushings, physical damage, looseness, etc. Maybe you installed a lift and you now realize your Jeep looks laterally offset when looking at it from the front or rear. A longer track bar is necessary to fix this.
What are the bushings on a Jeep Wrangler?
The bushings, usually polyurethane, are made to preserve the track bar, allowing some flex between the collar and the track bar. If your bushings are old and dry rotted, they will not be doing any good. The bushings may provide excessive flexing of the track bar and cause the dreaded death wobble. The collars separate the bolt from the bushing.