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Any one NOT like the solid steel trac bar conversion???

Old Jan 4, 2008 | 10:10 AM
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Any one NOT like the solid steel trac bar conversion???

I am looking to upgrade to the 03 track bar asm. Anyone have any complaints about it??? I use my truck primarily for pulling my horse trailer, stock height.
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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 12:30 PM
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i liked it a lot. i went about two years and needed a new bushing in the top but other than that it was great. there is a place that makes urathane replacement bushings for the bar too.
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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 12:42 PM
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No complaints here so far. Had it on about 3 mos. or so or about 8500 miles give or take. Pretty easy to put on and adjust.
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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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hi
if i got another truck it would be the first thing i did !

all sway and wander GONE !
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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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where

Where did you guys get them? If its against the rules to post that just pm me.. Thanks
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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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I recently bought an 03 quad cab. The track bar bushings were shot. When I priced a track bar at the dealer (they say there are no bushings available) I nearly passed out. I went to a friends machine shop and we machined aluminum bushings to replace the rubber while retaining the metal sleeves that the rubber originally was pressed into. So far this has been a rock solid fix. Time will tell the rest of the story!
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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 10:21 PM
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might wanna check out Thuren Fabrications track bar as well. Its a stout piece and cheaper than a 3rd gen conversion. Most guys that have them swear by them.
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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 10:29 PM
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Thought it was a bit pricey but I should never need another track bar so why not. I also did the steering box brace as well. It did a good job of cleaning up the bump steer I had when hitting a bump at speed but didn't do much for the play in the steering. I was hoping for a bigger improvement but I think my box might be worn.

If you are lifted you'll probably really enjoy it but for stock you might not see a huge difference.

I got mine at a local shop here in Alberta.
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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 11:15 PM
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I know a buddy of mine really likes his.

I havfe been pestering one of the dealers about a lifted version for my 4.5" kit.

Dave
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 12:20 AM
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Mines been on for almost 3 years and it been great!!!!

I might look into a poly bushing soon as I'm sure the rubber one will need to be replaced at some point, but other than that its great.
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 02:10 PM
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moog

Anyone tried the moog greasable non-adjustable track bar? How is it?
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 08:11 PM
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The Moogg replacement helps but wears out. I've replaced mine twice in the last 2 1/2 years. I'm also thinking about an adjustable trac bar to center my axle and eliminate road wander.
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 11:17 PM
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I had all of my Solid Steel Parts bought and installed at Enterprise Engine Performance in Thornville,OH.They are a Solid Steel dealership and stock all of their parts and can ship to you.Call there and talk to Doug,Drew or Brian they will fix you up.Solid Steel Parts you can not go wrong with them.....Andy

http://www.enterpriseengine.com/
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Jester1040
Where did you guys get them? If its against the rules to post that just pm me.. Thanks
I got mine from KLM Performance and highly recommend them. I ordered it online and before the computer got cold it was sitting on my doorstep. I am very pleased with their service and will definately buy from them again! JM2C
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Fishin2Deep4U
I know a buddy of mine really likes his.

I have been pestering one of the dealers about a lifted version for my 4.5" kit.

Dave
Thuren has a track bar for lifted trucks. It says 5"-10" on the website, but it works fantastic with my 4.5 Skyjacker lift and 37" Toyos! Next is a Borgeson steering shaft...
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