Track bar bolt

[jeepme]

Anybody know the size of the track bar bolt on the axle mount. I need to replace mine and I dont want to go to the steelership tp get one.

Thanks

[Mike L]

Anybody know the size of the track bar bolt on the axle mount. I need to replace mine and I dont want to go to the steelership tp get one.

Thanks

I think the bolt itself is 12mm but I am not sure on the length or thread pitch.

-Mike

[ROCKREADYXJ]

I get them from jeep not that bad I think they are $3.95

[ChiXJeff]

Get the stealership one. The hardware shop bolts are NOT hard enough.

[jeepme]

Ok steelership it is.

Thanks

[cj7xjmj]

I believe a grade 8 bolt form anywhere is a grade 8 bolt, so I don't think the dealership bolt is going to be any harder. It might just be an ease factor to go down there and say I need this, knowing you are going to get the right part the first time.



Patrick

[ChiXJeff]

Wrong again, Patrick. It is not, I repeat, *NOT* a grade 8 bolt. It's metric, so it's a different scale as well. As near as I can tell, it's going to rate 12+ or so.

Torque spec on the bolt is 70+ lbs./ft. Metric 10.7 hard bolts twist off well before you get to 70. Don't believe me? I twisted off 2 hardware store bolts with ease. Yes, there were threads showing below the nut when it twiested off. Put an OEM bolt in, and torqued up nicely.

[ECKSJAY]

Wrong again, Patrick. It is not, I repeat, *NOT* a grade 8 bolt. It's metric, so it's a different scale as well. As near as I can tell, it's going to rate 12+ or so.


What are the ones that RE (for example) sends out with their stuff? My 2 years with the RE HD trackbar could be on borrowed time!!!

;)

[jeepme]

This should help very good info http://www.boltdepot.com/fastener%2Dinformation/Bolt-Grade-Chart.aspx

[xxxj-va]

I don't know about the specifics,but I have twisted off grade 8 bolts there as well.....btw the oem bolt is usually free from the junkyard!


Wrong again, Patrick. It is not, I repeat, *NOT* a grade 8 bolt. It's metric, so it's a different scale as well. As near as I can tell, it's going to rate 12+ or so.

Torque spec on the bolt is 70+ lbs./ft. Metric 10.7 hard bolts twist off well before you get to 70. Don't believe me? I twisted off 2 hardware store bolts with ease. Yes, there were threads showing below the nut when it twiested off. Put an OEM bolt in, and torqued up nicely.

[ChiXJeff]

What are the ones that RE (for example) sends out with their stuff? My 2 years with the RE HD trackbar could be on borrowed time!!!

;)
I have no idea what RE sends out with their trackbars.

I do know that you can find bolts that are hard enough. Not in any hardware store I've been to, possibly a specialty fastener shop. Easier to just go to the dealer.

[Gil BullyKatz]

Ditto on the dealership bolt...
Not a good spot to cut corners...
Same thing goes for the bolts on the rear leaf bushing-front end...

Thanks again Jeff!

:cheers:

[WobblesXJ]

Hmm guess I should change that bolt back to an OEM one then. i torqued my to 70lbs and haven't had a problem. But like was mentioned before I could be living on borrowed time.

[RCP Phx]

This is crazy,10.9 bolt from Pep Boys for $1.50 = 10.9 bolt from dealer for $6.00???????
I also hate that most factory hardware uses extruded threads which suck for bushing/heim/JJ use!

[Gil BullyKatz]

Gladly pay the extra cash for something I don't have to replace every few years... or months... piece of mind ya know?

As far as same material from different suppliers...

Check with NASA... I think they had similar issues with O-ring suppliers :D

[mikeny59]

Six years ago I installed an RE trackbar with their 4.5" kit, drilling out the factory bracket per instructions. Even with an ample compressor, I could never get rid of that popping sound. Tried lubing it with everything, tried tightening it, contemplated drilling zerks into it. Nothing helped.

Last year I brought it to my alignment place for inspection, been going there for years, for $25 they did something, I think replaced some hardware and a year later still quiet as a church mouse.

Mind you, I installed the entire lift, splitting the 242 case for a currie sye, installed new leaf packs, the whole bit. But I could never conquer this problem. I think it'll probably be ironic that I'll manage to install tads and new r&p's with less problems than this goblin, at least I'm optimistic :paperwork .

Just some thoughts.

Mike #3oo

[ChiXJeff]

This is crazy,10.9 bolt from Pep Boys for $1.50 = 10.9 bolt from dealer for $6.00???????
I also hate that most factory hardware uses extruded threads which suck for bushing/heim/JJ use!
Except that I'm pretty sure that it's not 10.9, it's significantly harder.

I'll continue to use the OEM bolts on the trackbar, hubs and springs.