wolfman_023
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Michigan
I have what is probably a stupid question, but I haven't been able to find a answer doing all kids of searches. To frame the conversation, I'm in the process of converting to WJ steering/braking. My rig is a 99 XJ, 4.5 custom/bastard lift with control arm drop brackets, adjustable upper and lower LC's, and front uni-frame tie in brackets from JCR. My steering right now leaves much to be desired. It wanders at highway speed and has a slight amount of bump steer. Both seem to be a symptom of very poor steering geometry, hence the conversion.
I've been trying to source ends for a custom trackbar for my Jeep XJ. What I really wanted was two double sheer rubber joints. 1 LH and the other RH. Those are impossible to find. So instead, I'm going with the 2inch narrow LH and RH johnny joints, so I can adjust it on the vehicle. From what I gather, those joints are 1.6 inches wide at the shoulder so they should fit fine in the over the axles bracket I have from JKS. (I'll need to source a frame side double sheer bracket too.)
The question I have is would it be possible to press a rubber joint into the forged end of one of those (Size wise). Is that even something I should be concerned about? I just want to make sure the track bar is solid since this is my daily driver as well as my weekend warrior. I'm afraid of having two flex joints on that track bar. Seems it would cause it to be "loose", or have too much play, somehow.
I apologize, if this has been covered before. I've been searching forever so I'm trying any avenue I can to get some peace of mind.
I've been trying to source ends for a custom trackbar for my Jeep XJ. What I really wanted was two double sheer rubber joints. 1 LH and the other RH. Those are impossible to find. So instead, I'm going with the 2inch narrow LH and RH johnny joints, so I can adjust it on the vehicle. From what I gather, those joints are 1.6 inches wide at the shoulder so they should fit fine in the over the axles bracket I have from JKS. (I'll need to source a frame side double sheer bracket too.)
The question I have is would it be possible to press a rubber joint into the forged end of one of those (Size wise). Is that even something I should be concerned about? I just want to make sure the track bar is solid since this is my daily driver as well as my weekend warrior. I'm afraid of having two flex joints on that track bar. Seems it would cause it to be "loose", or have too much play, somehow.
I apologize, if this has been covered before. I've been searching forever so I'm trying any avenue I can to get some peace of mind.