JKS trackbar issues

[Mike_H]

We all know that RockJock/Currie is the best front trackbar...but for those of you running the JKS, have you noticed it bending or collapsing at all? Reason I ask is my steering wheel seems to rotate off center after a good wheeling trip. Has happened a couple times now. Last time, the culprit was the Rod Ends on the axle side. The little kink in there from the factory became a much bigger kink. I straightened it, and after my Kentucky trip, the steering wheel is off center again.

FWIW, I'm running 4" of spring lift, Currectlync steering, JKS trackbar, and 35's. No Hydroassist. I have checked my frame mount and it does not appear to have any cracked welds. My steering box is tight. Anyone else experience anything like this?

 

[PNW_LJ]

Could your tie rod be bent?

 

[Mike_H]

Could your tie rod be bent?

Doesn’t appear to be. That’s what I thought the first time it happened too. I’ll post a picture shortly

 

[JMT]

No on the ‘05 Rubicon, but it hasn’t been wheeled much.

When my MC frame joint on the ‘05 X goes out I’m replacing it with the RockJock.

Yours has bent a couple of times. I think I’d replace that end, sell it, move on to RockJock.

 

[Mike_H]

No on the ‘05 Rubicon, but it hasn’t been wheeled much.

When my MC frame joint on the ‘05 X goes out I’m replacing it with the RockJock.

Yours has bent a couple of times. I think I’d replace that end, sell it, move on to RockJock.

I may just replace the bent end with the forged, JJ version from Rockjock. Last time, I verified the threads are the same. I've already cut and welded and bent this bar to fit my set-up.

 

[bobthetj03]

35's have no mercy!

 

[Mike_H]

35's have no mercy!

You gotta pay to play!