RE1600 trackbar

casm

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Oklahoma

• May 5, 2006

• #1

Anyone unhappy with theirs? Anyone think it's the best thing since warm cooter? I'm about to order a trackbar to go along with approximately 3.5" lift, and would like to hear from folks who have run them as to why they either suck or rule.

 

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kahaikapu

NAXJA Forum User

Location

hawaii

• May 5, 2006

• #2

My first lift was a Rubicon Express 3.5 lift. I also orderd it with the 1600 TB..I had no issues with it .i replaced it because i went up to 8 inches..
Aloha Stan

 

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Art Triggs

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Dutchess Co.,NY

• May 5, 2006

• #3

for a moderate/up to 4.5 5" lift its fine, I've had no problems with mine.

 

krelja

NAXJA Forum User

Location

New Jersey

• May 5, 2006

• #4

I have it in now and I like it but, the mount that it hooks up to is weak and I can see it flex and it makes some noise every now and again. I think the bar is top notch but it hooks up to a POS. if you have the extra money and plan on going up in lift get the RE HD one or the TNT customs because they change the mount. I'm @ 4.5 with 32 muds. I plan on selling mine soon once I upgrade make me and offer and I'll take it off and pick up the HD

 

Matt98XJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Sanford Stadium, row 5.

• May 5, 2006

• #5

Check out Kevinsoffroad.com. He sells a track bar conversion that uses the JKS track bar, and a mount that he makes himself. Had no problems with mine. I would order the super hard bushings that he sells, instead of the ones that come with the track bar though.

 

planefixer

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Colorado Springs, CO

• May 5, 2006

• #6

I've been using it for almost 6 years now with no problems.I've used it with my 3.5".5.5" and my current 7.5" lift(s).I'm also using RE's bracket with it and the bracket is tack-welded to the unibody to keep it from loosening up and making noise.I change the rod-end once every year to year and a half and it still works like a champ.

 

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clay

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Auburn, Alabama

• May 5, 2006

• #7

I've been running 3.5" with the 1600 TB for two years and have never had a problem. I say go for it.

 

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Nine Mile

NAXJA Forum User

Location

NJ

• May 5, 2006

• #8

was running one with 6" and changed to Kevin's HD setup. Noticed not even the slightest difference between the two as far as slop/handling

 

krelja

NAXJA Forum User

Location

New Jersey

• May 5, 2006

• #9

PM me if you are interested in a 8 month old one with no rock rash and in very good shape

 

cal

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NAXJA Member

Location

Hammertown, USA

• May 5, 2006

• #10

I had problems with the nut for the single sheer heim working loose from time to time, if i was wheeling hard. I eventually ended up double nutting it, no problems since.

 

HaleYes

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Clay County, IL

• May 5, 2006

• #11

I run one.
Never had any problems other than the axle end bushing. I replaced it and I got the common ovaled out hole problem and the clunk to go with it. Other than that, no problems at all. I keep the heim end lubed up very good. I use some stuff called Fluid Film, it's good stuff.

http://www.eurekafluidfilm.com/

 

casm

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Oklahoma

• May 5, 2006

• #12

Thanks, folks. This pretty much confirms what I thought: it's not the beefiest thing out there, but should do fine for now (and I *really* need a trackbar - been putting it off for too long). Cheers!

 

Kittrell

NAXJA Member

NAXJA Member

Location

Thornton, CO

• May 5, 2006

• #13

I prefer the Tera Flex bar. Mine will be changed out shortly with a HD to compliment my steering. But I had no problems with this one. Has a TRE on the end, so it just pops up into the stock mount. Drag Link style adjuster, runs about $140.