Currie Front Trac Bar: CE-9120TJJ vs CE-9120TJS
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Got an email back from RJ. The new track bar end is available as an upgrade to the old bar. But it is a special order that needs to be done over the phone.
Another update from RJ. At this very moment, the new track bar end is $182. However, this is because it is still a brand new custom piece without a part number separate from the track bar. The cost should go down after they can get this into their regular parts inventory.
I'm glad I posted up when this thing came in. For a second I thought they sent the wrong bar. Who knew I had one of the first bars from the new version. Pretty good deal at $350 (without shipping) from Savvy.
I’ll decide if I want to upgrade after the in-depth review… There will be one, I am sure of it.
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LOL, that is a serious flag nut there. The source that from the spare parts bin off a 747?
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It was pretty nice, it sits up inside the axle side housing instead of sticking out. Made things easy and gained some clearance there.
Only downside is that it strips super easy if you don’t get the threads absolutely perfect. I milled a replica one to fix mine and gave it a leading chamfer to prevent it from happening again.
I was able to send the older version I got back and they shipped me the new one!
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my new one replaced a JKS - which is a similar setup to the old currie (clevite + JJish). The new one binds differently and has more movement.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rkj-ce-9120tjs
I just confirmed with Summit that this is the new version for $376. Just placed my order!
I just confirmed with Summit that this is the new version for $376. Just placed my order!
Here it is. Not that I expected to, but I can't tell a difference in how it drives.
My reasons for wanting the JJ is because I had drilled the axle side for a previous track bar. This gets a larger bolt back in there. This won't matter for most, but twice after taking a hard hit, the small bolt in a the larger hole would slip. The larger bolt and the Johnny Joint provides a larger surface area for clamping force to hold the track bar in place within the mount.
Additionally and minorly, I have built in the most travel that is reasonable on a stock front axle. With the Johnny Joint I won't be over rotating the bushing and wearing it out prematurely. Though I really do not know if that was the case with my setup and the bushing.
My reasons for wanting the JJ is because I had drilled the axle side for a previous track bar. This gets a larger bolt back in there. This won't matter for most, but twice after taking a hard hit, the small bolt in a the larger hole would slip. The larger bolt and the Johnny Joint provides a larger surface area for clamping force to hold the track bar in place within the mount.
Additionally and minorly, I have built in the most travel that is reasonable on a stock front axle. With the Johnny Joint I won't be over rotating the bushing and wearing it out prematurely. Though I really do not know if that was the case with my setup and the bushing.
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