matt1969

i just order my lukes link for my track bar on a 2001 2500 4x4.are there any tips or tricks i need to know about before i get into this or is it just insatll and go?i know there might be a some clearance issue,but other then that is there anything i need to be ready for?
thanks
matt

MrDiesel

I installed one on my trac bar about two months ago and install went just like the instructions said, no suprises. and it did tighten up my loose trac bar.

matt1969

thanks.how did you get the joint out of the frame?

MrDiesel

when you get link, the instructions it will tell you, but you will need to grind the raised edge off around the bottom side that will allow the joint to come out. So if you have a portable grinder, just take your time so not to take to much.

I believe start to finish probaly took about 1hr and little more, just was tinkering and took my time.

AlpineRAM

On the grinding part of the instructions: Do really take it easy and grind bit by bit and try to keep the surface parallel to the other side. In my set the instructions were really good and easy to follow.

On mine the joint in the frame was a little tricky. But after a good soaking with penetrating oil and some slight hints from a 10# hammer the joint was eager to come out

01RAMer

The link itself that I got had some burrs on it that I cleaned up. Made things flow better. Check over the Luke's Link and smooth out any rough spots before assembly. It will got together easier when you slide the link over the nuckle.

matt1969

just finished.not that bad.biggest problem was getting joint out ,and then back in.did a good job fixing the slop.its rubbing the diff cover so im gonna give it a few love taps with the hammer.i would rather install one of those then keep going through track bars.
thanks for the help