RE1600 Bushing

Bah765 · Nov 17, 2014

Can I upgrade to a 1/2 sleeve so I can drill out my oval mounting hole? I found this, http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kit...O19jSnEqaeRsGPWZ2WdW2DWMhd-eA0GyPoaAtRS8P8HAQ. But it does not say it can be used on the 1600.... any info would help!

GordoSmasho · Nov 17, 2014

Call rubicon express. I have the 1600 tracbar. I called them and they told me the model number for the 1/2" bushing kit. Found it on amazon for 10$. Works perfect. And yes you can drill out the mounting holes.

MrShaft696 · Nov 17, 2014

plate over the hole....

Johnnie Walker · Nov 17, 2014

Yes, either the 10mm or 1/2" bushing will work.

yossarian19 · Nov 17, 2014

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Drill the bushing sleeve.
If you are feeling cowboy, remove the bolt & drill the bracket & sleeve at the same time.
It's faster than waiting for shipping & cheaper besides.

Johnnie Walker · Nov 17, 2014

But if one needs a new bushing anyways. Why not order the correct one required?

yossarian19 · Nov 17, 2014

If the bushing is bad, then sure, buy the one that's already 1/2". The OP said the problem was an oval'ed mounting hole in the axle - which I say "drill it". All it takes is a drill press, a vise & some drill lube.

souske · Nov 17, 2014

yossarian19 said:
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Drill the bushing sleeve.

And end up with a paper thin sleeve?:anon:

yossarian19 said:
If the bushing is bad, then sure, buy the one that's already 1/2". The OP said the problem was an oval'ed mounting hole in the axle - which I say "drill it". All it takes is a drill press, a vise & some drill lube.

So you are advocating pulling the entire axle out to drill one 1/2" hole?:eyes:

OP: buy the right bushing, pull the bolt, pop the trackbar out, swap the bushing and sleeve, then drill the mount.

Tim_MN · Nov 18, 2014

Since the stock track bar, and the RE1600 use the exact same bushing, I would say it won't work.

Plating the track bar mount is the best repair.

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GordoSmasho · Nov 18, 2014

I used the rustys replacement axle bracket. Its 1/4" so drilling it out is not a problem.

http://www.rustysoffroad.com/rustys-hd-front-track-bar-bracket-tj-xj-zj.html

MrShaft696 · Nov 18, 2014

Tim_MN said:
Since the stock track bar, and the RE1600 use the exact same bushing, I would say it won't work.

Plating the track bar mount is the best repair.

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it was really easy to plate, the rustys option looks really nice, but some metal from the scrap bin will make it better & less expensive.......

1990JEEPXJ · Nov 18, 2014

GordoSmasho said:
Call rubicon express. I have the 1600 tracbar. I called them and they told me the model number for the 1/2" bushing kit. Found it on amazon for 10$. Works perfect. And yes you can drill out the mounting holes.

just do this.

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Serious Offroad · Nov 18, 2014

Ever thought about supporting the vendors that support this site?
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.c...Track-Bar-Kit-RE1687?cPath=419_420_1190_1481&

Bah765 · Nov 18, 2014

MrShaft696 said:
it was really easy to plate, the rustys option looks really nice, but some metal from the scrap bin will make it better & less expensive.......

That might be my best option considering the track bar is brand new and I really would rather not replace the bushing.

Serious Offroad said:
Ever thought about supporting the vendors that support this site?
[URL="http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.com/Suspension-Lift-Kits/Rubicon-Express-Suspension/Components/Builder-D.I.Y.-Parts/Rubicon-Express/HD-Front-Track-Bar-Kit-RE1687?cPath=419_420_1190_1481&"]http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.com/Suspension-Lift-Kits/Rubicon-Express-Suspension/Components/Builder-D.I.Y.-Parts/Rubicon-Express/HD-Front-Track-Bar-Kit-RE1687?cPath=419_420_1190_1481&[/URL]

I used the 4hweel parts link for reference, I was unaware you guys carried that part #. I still have not called RE to confirm if this will fit, but might not even go that route.

yossarian19 · Nov 18, 2014

Re: Re: RE1600 Bushing

souske said:
And end up with a paper thin sleeve?:anon:

So you are advocating pulling the entire axle out to drill one 1/2" hole?:eyes:

OP: buy the right bushing, pull the bolt, pop the trackbar out, swap the bushing and sleeve, then drill the mount.

Yes, exactly. Pull the axle to drill the mount.
The sleeve, I never had a problem with in the 20-30k I drove it.

VAhasnoWAVES · Nov 18, 2014

a properly shouldered bolt will make a world of difference.

the factory hardware, factory mount, and RE bushing sleeve all measured differently. i drilled all to match and installed the proper bolt with no issues.

you dont need to pull the entire axle to drill the mount. drop the track bar, pull it if you would like. drill the mount, you can turn the steering to get it out of the way if need be. install a PROPERLY SHOULDERED BOLT, and torque to spec.

MrShaft696 · Nov 19, 2014

Serious Offroad said:
Ever thought about supporting the vendors that support this site?
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.c...Track-Bar-Kit-RE1687?cPath=419_420_1190_1481&

serious is the best price around, if you haven't bought the bracket for your track bar yet you need to....

http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.c...s/Rubicon-Express/TRACK-BAR-BRACKET-HD-RE1665

I have it on both my jeeps with a 1600 bar mounted in the double shear bracket, you can use a heim or a johnny joint.....currie part number CE-9112N75L-14
http://www.currieenterprises.com/cestore/product.aspx?id=3580

Bah765 · Nov 19, 2014

Once I go past 3" of lift in the front I will use the RE bracket. I understand that double shear is the way to go.

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