RE1600 TB upgrade

zr2toxj · Feb 16, 2013

I've done a lot of searching but am unclear on which mount and end will work to convert my RE1600 trackbar to a double shear. I was looking at this Currie joint http://www.currieenterprises.com/cestore/product.aspx?id=2961

It's 3/4" LH thread.

Will that work with the IRO track bar mount?

http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=IROR&Product_Code=IR-STBDB&Category_Code=XSP

I cant seem to find any specs on the width of the mount. I've read that most are over 2 1/2" but I want to confirm it before ordering.

I'm also concerned that the bolt size is different.

Anyone else have suggestions or better ideas to convert it. I really don't want to buy a whole new TB and mount if I can avoid it.

The frame end joint is bad in mine, so I figured if I'm going to replace parts I should change it over to a double shear.

TIA!

ocean_jet · Feb 17, 2013

I just got one of the RE1665 frame side brackets and used the rod end (heim) that came with the RE1600 track bar.

VAhasnoWAVES · Feb 17, 2013

ocean_jet said:
I just got one of the RE1665 frame side brackets and used the rod end (heim) that came with the RE1600 track bar.

your best bet right here... exactly what i did.

ruff stuff has replacement heims for MUCH cheaper than that currie joint, which i cant say will fit.
a standard misalignment spacer is 2" wide. the RE track bar bracket is also 2" wide.
most other brackets are 2/5" wide to make room for a JJ.
im pretty sure the IRO bracket is narrower than 2". if its the one you want to use, a quick phone call or email can get you a solid answer.
the bolt hole can always be drilled out. i use a giant 5/8" bolt in mine now.

heim that came with my RE track bar, and ruff stuff heim:

RE1600 track bar, RE track bar bracket, ruff stuff heim, giant washers for what ever reason:

more info here:
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1065192

zr2toxj · Feb 17, 2013

Thanks for the information and the link. That makes sense and would save some cash. I could just get a new RE end and that mount. Thanks!

zr2toxj · Feb 17, 2013

VAhasnoWAVES said:
your best bet right here... exactly what i did.

ruff stuff has replacement heims for MUCH cheaper than that currie joint, which i cant say will fit.
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You don't happen to have the part number for the Ruff Stuff heim do you? I can figure it out, but it would be nice to double check it.

I liked the fact that the Currie was greaseable. I'll have to see if any of the others are. Thanks again.

Hypoid · Feb 17, 2013

http://www.qa1.net/qa1_motorsports/...a-racing-series/xm-series-chromoly-steel.html

That is the rod end that the RE1600 comes with. If you poke around the site, you'll find greasable rod ends.

I helped a guy rebuild some Currie brand joints. They were a huge PITA! He bent a big C-clamp trying to get the new bushings compressed enough to set the lock ring. We used my bearing press, and a big socket, and a big hammer, to get those bastards back together.

zr2toxj · Feb 17, 2013

Great, thanks for that! I'll check that out.

rstarch345 · Feb 17, 2013

Have you ever thought of Summit Machine products. Their Jimmy Joint works great in a track bar without need of regular or misalignment washers http://www.summitmachine.com/index.php?p=customParts&cp=jj

You just gotta be willing to keep it lubed and it'll be trouble free for a long time. It's eliminated one headache for me and I love them.

zr2toxj · Feb 17, 2013

No, I havent but I am going to now. Thanks, didnt know those existed.

zr2toxj · Feb 17, 2013

Their online store.is down atm. So yours is 3/4"male Lh thread? I like the idea of being able to rebuild it.

Johnnie Walker · Feb 17, 2013

When I had my RE1600 with the RE heim, I had a modified stock TB bracket to run in double sheer. never an issue. I did have to use a "spacer" which is the same as a washer, but it was slightly thinner than your standard washer. There's no issue with "spacing" the gap if your mount is wider.
I now have the RE1660HD+bracket and brace, I got a great deal on it.. otherwise I would still be running the 1600 and modded bracket.

zr2toxj · Feb 17, 2013

Thanks man. Good to know. I'm still researching, hope to order some parts this weekend. My RE heim has slop in it, so I've got to do something. Got a good lead on hydro assist too, so I can't wait to get some of this done. Sick of trying to keep it within the telephone poles.

VAhasnoWAVES · Feb 18, 2013

a ruff stuff heim and new misalignment spacers is under $20 to your door. there is a reason people boast about ruff stuffs products, because they are quality. i dont know how much more research one needs to do....

zr2toxj · Feb 18, 2013

Point taken. I've heard great things about Ruff Stuff. I was just seeing if there were any out there with a grease fitting, that's all, you know checking as many options as I can.

menos · Feb 18, 2013

I went with the RuffStuff heim and the Clayton double shear bracket. It's a little beefier than the RE bracket and if I ever want to run a Johnny Joint it'll work with that.

zr2toxj · Feb 19, 2013

That's what I'm looking for. So I could use that with the Currie joint or if I just get the Ruff Stuuf heim, use spacers. Cool, thanks!

VAhasnoWAVES · Feb 19, 2013

zr2toxj said:
if I just get the Ruff Stuuf heim, use spacers. Cool, thanks!

we usually call them washers.

:gee:

zr2toxj · Feb 19, 2013

:spin1:

VAhasnoWAVES said:
a ruff stuff heim and new misalignment spacers is under $20 to your door. there is a reason people boast about ruff stuffs products, because they are quality. i dont know how much more research one needs to do....

Oh no you dint. :jester:

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