Backwoods Bumpers

I am pretty new to owning a 3rd gen (used to have a 2001) so I was already impressed with the way a stock 3rd gen drives with 100k miles. However, I had a Thuren 3rd gen track bar laying around that I never installed in my old truck...... so I installed it last night.

The install took 10 minutes and most of that was finding the right tools. I took it for a drive and couldn't believe the difference! Now there is absolutely no play in the steering wheel. The steering is so responsive now. There is no wander now and I am running 315/70/17's.

Needless to say, I am very happy with it and recommend it to everybody that doesn't have one yet. I'll post some pics later to show the difference between it and the stock one.

I also installed one it my dad's 99 last night with impressive results. It was very worn out so the difference was insane.

pwknapp

Can't beat Don's attention to detail, design and customer service.

Backwoods Bumpers

Exactly. His customer service is top notch.

Backwoods Bumpers

here's some pics. I adjusted it about 1/4 inch longer than stock to make up for the leveling kit

sloride

Glad you like it. Don makes an awesome product and is an excellent guy to deal with.

I believe that with a leveling kit your trackbar should be set at 39 1/8". Anything longer and you'll hit the trackbar bracket on the coil bucket when fully compressed.

06RAM2500

Price??

PaulG

http://thurenfabrication.com/3rdgentrackbar.html

CrazyCooter

Don make very nice parts. The only thing that keeps me from buying one is the heim joint. I don't know if it is a problem with either the type he uses or not, but the Jeep stuff I have used in the past had play in a few thousand miles. The point of "Upgrading" parts is to increase service life.

Maybe someone can comment with their experience on the life expectancy of these joints?

pwknapp

Mines tight as can be after 70k and about 40k of that on dirt/gravel roads and two tracks. I like to run hard too.

bradler

i think those heims are teflon lined. i've had mine on for three years now and its still tight. the amount of "play" a heim will develope is minimal compared to the bushings in a factory bar. the only downside of the heim i see is that IF it ever develops any play, they tend to clunk or rattle more than a rubber bushing. but if that ever happens don is such a good guy he will probably send you a new heim on the house and you can swap em out in 5 min. this track bar is the way to go.

PMK

He is a great guy and will not try to sell you stuff you dont need, and I agree this things realy makes a difference. It was very noticable on my truck.