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

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Jan 8, 2008 | 01:42 PM

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Fishin2Deep4U

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I have looked into the Thuren. I'm not sold as of yet. But that's just me, I'm not saying it's not a good product or anything.

I like the idea of the SolidSteel mounts and the way they distribute weight without welding.

Dave

Jan 8, 2008 | 02:35 PM

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Beast2B

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The Skyjacker relocation bracket required grinding and adding a bolt-on support, so this was an impressive piece to me. Don didn't build the kit for ease of install by a backyard mechanic (me!), it's built for abuse (IMHO).
Which lift kit do you have on your truck? How did they relocate the track bar in the first place?

Jan 8, 2008 | 07:07 PM

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afoulk

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I bought mine thru KLM too. They seemed to be a little bit cheaper than the other dealers, and My first one actually got lost by FedEx. I called KLM and they got back to me with what happened to it within 5 mins. and shipped another one to me next day air and didn't charge me for it. I was very happy with the service.

Jan 8, 2008 | 07:09 PM

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afoulk

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While I'm at it, does anyone with the SolidSteel adjustable track bar have a lot of play in the bushings? Mine has atleast an 1/8" of play, if not more in the bushings which seemed odd to me since they are polyurethane. I called SolidSteel about it, and they sent me another set of bushings to try, but I havn't gotten around to putting them in yet.

Jan 9, 2008 | 08:39 AM

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Joe Diesel

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I added a Thuren track bar & the DSS stiffened up my front end good no wonder

Jan 9, 2008 | 08:44 PM

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dieselman2300

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My Thuren will be here on Mon.

Jan 10, 2008 | 10:04 AM

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01RAMer

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Originally Posted by afoulk

Installing mine, I had a deal of a time inserting the bolts as they were very tight. The bushings in the bar had no play either, so I would say right now, without rechecking, that I have NO play in mine.

Jan 10, 2008 | 11:24 PM

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Lil Dog

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Originally Posted by cLAYH

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.

I've had mine on for a couple years now. No problems. I also did the DSS at the same time. For the steering play, try adjusting the preload on the steering box. I turned it in about 1/4 to 1/2 turn and it really tightened up the steering feel.