2001 XJ track bar install

[jaysosxy73]

Hello, I am new to forum ! Hello everyone :) I was installing my track bar and having issues aligning it properly, and tips would be appreciated. Particularly on the driver side end with this plate .[

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[prerunner1982]

Good morning and welcome. You might take some ratchet straps and use them to align the axle and the rest of the Jeep so that the track bar lines up.

[jaysosxy73]

Thank you for responding and helping- I've done repairs in my xj but excuse my ignorance when I ask..what are ratchet straps and how do I use lol

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[prerunner1982]

Ratchet straps are typically used to hold down crap on trailers or in the back of trucks but they have hooks and a locking ratchet mechanism that makes them handy for pulling axles into place.

https://postmediadriving.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/1206_p-ratchetstrap.jpg?w=1024&h=801

[jaysosxy73]

Oh Ive seen those before. . Where would I allocate these so hold the bar:)

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[prerunner1982]

It will depend on how/what direction the bracket is off.. the vehicle should also be on flat level ground.

I'm assuming the trackbar is not an adjustable trackbar.

[jaysosxy73]

Perhaps if you knew the story- I was driving and noticed a grinding sound when I made a right even at low speed. When I checked under car , and found the bolts were off and was hanging on tie rod completely off.. so I purchased bolts but having issues re-bolting the side that was off.. (driver side)

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[jaysosxy73]

Perhaps if you knew the story- I was driving and noticed a grinding sound when I made a right even at low speed. When I checked under car , and found the bolts were off and was hanging on tie rod completely off.. so I purchased bolts but having issues re-bolting the side that was off.. (driver side)

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[prerunner1982]

The trackbar is what keeps the front axle "square" under the front of the Jeep. If the Jeep is moved/driven without the trackbar installed not only is it unsafe is also causes the front axle to move around causing the re-installation of the trackbar difficult. If you look at each front tire does one side stick out more one side than the other?

[jaysosxy73]

No, the front looks pretty even . Would installing turning the wheel in a certain direction help or should wheels be straight during install

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[prerunner1982]

It could help torque the body over to help get it aligned.

[Mudderoy]

Hello, I am new to forum ! Hello everyone :) I was installing my track bar and having issues aligning it properly, and tips would be appreciated. Particularly on the driver side end with this plate .[

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Get someone to turn the steering wheeling left or right. You can probably do it by yourself, it will just take longer running back and forth.

[prerunner1982]

Also... if you could add your Jeep info it would help others in the future see what you are working with.

[prerunner1982]

At the top go to "User CP", then on the left go to "Edit Your Details", then scroll down to vehicle info.

[prerunner1982]

because I couldn't get all the pics to post in the right order... I shall do 1 at a time.

[prerunner1982]

And finally..... here you are.

[jaysosxy73]

Ok will do ! I have several jeeps can I add several or just the xj?

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[prerunner1982]

No it only allows one, but you can make a signature that has all your Jeeps listed.

[jaysosxy73]

Ok. :)

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[jaysosxy73]

I actually logged on with tapatalk ..do I use same info?

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[prerunner1982]

Not sure, I don't use Tapatalk so I am unfamiliar with it's navigation.

[Pyrokid4]

Not sure if you still need help but you can definitely turn the wheel to align the axle. Did this on my xj when I replaced my track bar after having ridiculous amounts of death wobble. It's more difficult then having a friend turn the wheel but it can be done.

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[Pyrokid4]

Also I don't think you can edit your XJ Talk profile data from Tapatalk. I to use Tapatalk and tried but to no avail. You will have to go online (outside of Tapatalk) and edit your profile on the xj talk website.

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