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asatxj
May 28th, 2003, 07:00
Ok, I've isolated the problem (I think) to the upper track bar mount. the mounting hole is worn.
Can I get them someplace other than the $tealer?
Anyone have a good used one lying about?
martin
May 28th, 2003, 07:26
I'd try one of those online dealer parts sites like parts.com to see if you can find it. I will agree the dealer seems to charge an arm and a leg for certain items but for a lot of things I find the Jeep dealer competitive with the aftermarket parts. If I recall the bracket runs around $75.

I think Rusty's offroad sells a track bar mount but don't recall if it for a stock bar or an aftermarket bar.

The problem you describe is common, there is a TSB for my 88 XJ which tells you to replace it if you hear popping. I'd go with new since it so common a problem.
89xj
May 28th, 2003, 09:59
probably 5 bucks at a junk yard.
Royce
May 28th, 2003, 11:21
I am kinda glad I just got the adjustable trackbar and not the one with the mount. Here is the cath for taking off the factory mount. I checked it out on mine before I ordered. one of the four bolts you need to take out has nut that is a circle. Now why in the hell that was doen is beyond me. It was the same on two other XJ's I don't know if that was a"feature" or what. And I never could get agrip on it to get it off. That may be a dealer secret. Can anyone shed any light on the subject.
asatxj
May 28th, 2003, 11:36
Royce
What year are you working on? mine looked like it had the same but it seems to be welded to the rail. All 4 came off on my 91, too some big time elbow grease and lots of pb but it's done! gonna do it again soon. Snap a pic if you can!
OTOH maybe someone tried with the wrong socket (its 18mm) and rounded it!
Royce
May 28th, 2003, 13:13
Well mine is a '94 and it has been in the fam since the day it left the lot and it was pure stock until I got my hands on it this past winter. Yeah, maybe the thing is pressed in there but I was under there with an air gun and the damn bolt didnt come out.... it spun... maybe the weld broke??? I'll get under there and snap a pic and get it up on here, I gotta do pics of my lovely floor board above my cat as well, lol.