Jim D

Does anyone have the p/n for the lifetime guarantee Napa 2nd gen track bar?

Thanks,

Jim

Racer9

Their website shows 2, not sure what "MRC" or "NCP" mean.

Track Bar - Front Suspension
MRC
DS1413 $139.49
w/ Solid Front Axle 3/4" Taper




Track Bar - Front Suspension
NCP
2724229 $215.00
w/ Solid Front Axle 3/4" Taper

sixguns

"MRC" stands for Master Ride Chassis, which is Napas inexpensive brand of chassis components. "NCP" stands for Napa Chassis Components which is Napas professional or higher quality line. I would reccomend the better grade if price isn't a issue. They also have a better warranty.

Jim D

Thanks for the replies.

Racer9

You could also upgrade to the Thuren bar; http://www.thurenfabrication.com/ or the 3rd gen bar upgrade, where all you need are brackets.

CochranD

I called last week since mines bad. Napa said national warranty is 12mo. 12k on that part. I dont know where the "lifetime" thing came from. If it was lifetime Id do it tomorrow. Not sure what kind of replacement Im doing yet, but the rattling is starting to get to me.

PaulDaisy

Please enlighten me. Why are you replacing it? What is the benefit in upgrading it?
Thanks!
-P

Racer9

Basically, the 2nd gen track bar is a poor design for a heavy truck. The ball joint type end on the left frame rail fails and causes the front axle to be allowed to shift side to side which feels like sloppy steering.
The replacements typically last about 10-15k miles.
The 3rd gen bar is a sleeve/bushing at both ends and lasts much longer, but you need a bracket to replace the frame end mount.
The Thuren bar is a much heavier duty piece with a Heim joint type replacement for the ball joint end. Even if the end fails, it can be rebuilt for about $40. It is also adjustable, in case you do a lift kit.

infidel

I returned one just a couple of months ago, it still had a lifetime warranty then.
Napa p/n 272-4229 current retail was $139. I paid $179 for it three years ago.

JKM

There were 3 available warranties when i bought my Napa bar , cheapest was one year , then they had a 3 year , and then there was the lifetime warranty , each one was progressively more expensive , but not by much , so i bought the lifetime warrantied one, and yes , all 3 were different part numbers.

CochranD

I`ll check back on that PN from Infidel ,the parts counter guy seems to get annoyed when anyone knows more they they do. I would like to do a OEM style bar because its just easier to ID.

JVDodge

Not sure if your truck is lifted or has a "leveler" on it.....
If so, I would consider an adjustable track bar as if your rig is lifted, it changes the geometry of the suspension and your front axle will not be centered with the truck. This will make the wheels not track straigh or "crab".

Take a look at solid steel type which is adjustable and eliminates the ball joint (which wears out very quickly - I've gone through 3 in 3 years.)
www.sourceautomotive.com

Jim D

My rig is the stock ride height. Stock tires as well.

Jim

1-5-3-6-2-4

I really like my 3rg gen upgrade. my bar is adjustable for upto 4" lift as well. the middle bracket in the pic is for the upper mount conversion. Its bolt on, no welding. very heavy.

Haulsmytoys

hey Demon, is there a web site that shows step by step for this conversion?