track bar

[dutycalls87]

hey you guys I just got a adjustable track bar for my xj but it does't have a jam nut on it will this be a prob?

 

[MoparManiac]

Yes

 

[rocknxj]

Problem is, you can wear out those threads with each vibration and the track bar will eventually fail. You don't want that. Not only do you want your jam nut, you should inspect you nuts often.

 

[HA1RY DANGL3R]

you should inspect you nuts often.

LMAO

 

[Original_MudButt]

LMAO @ HA1RY DANGL3R laughing @ you should inspect your nuts often.


YES, you will most likely crash, burn, and DIE without a jam nut.

I take it you got this used??

 

[dutycalls87]

no its came with my rough country 4.5 x series lift!

 

[dutycalls87]

I called them and they are over nighting my a jam nut!

 

[CaliXJ]

LMAO

LMAO @ HA1RY DANGL3R laughing @ you should inspect your nuts often.

LMFAO!!!!!! :laugh2::laugh2::laugh2::laugh2:

 

[VAhasnoWAVES]

you should inspect you nuts often.

i usually get a lady to do that for me.

 

[ocean_jet]

If the rod end is tightened firlmy up against the rod (using wrenches to get them real tight), without a jam nut... would that be ok?

I know you lose the ability to adjust... but I am just wondering if that would be ok to run it that way.

 

[CaliXJ]

If the rod end is tightened firlmy up against the rod (using wrenches to get them real tight), without a jam nut... would that be ok?

I know you lose the ability to adjust... but I am just wondering if that would be ok to run it that way.

No. At that point your track bar will be to short and your front axle will not be centered under the jeep. Best just to wait for the jam nut.

 

[ocean_jet]

No. At that point your track bar will be to short and your front axle will not be centered under the jeep. Best just to wait for the jam nut.

Right. But, despite the centering issue, would it stop this:

Problem is, you can wear out those threads with each vibration and the track bar will eventually fail. You don't want that.

 

[CaliXJ]

No. The purpose of that jam nut is there for a reason. I wouldn't drive my rig like that

 

[slcpunk74]

If your in a pinch you could just try and find some 3/4" I'd tube to use as a spacer and tighten the heim or whatever it is against it.

 

[ocean_jet]

If your in a pinch you could just try and find some 3/4" I'd tube to use as a spacer and tighten the heim or whatever it is against it.

Thanks for the tip.

 

[johnbizzle02]

could always just unscrew the heim joint all the way off and take it to a hardware store and find one that fits, a nut that big wouldn't be but a couple dollars if that. but if they are sending you one just wait

 

[fyrfytr1717]

If the rod end is tightened firlmy up against the rod (using wrenches to get them real tight), without a jam nut... would that be ok?

I know you lose the ability to adjust... but I am just wondering if that would be ok to run it that way.

Other problem would be that there is no guarantee that when you got it "real tight" that the rod end would be facing the right way. Chances of it lining up with the bolt holes in the bracket would be pretty slim.